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Re: diesel tax

> Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

>> >>> I was thinking of buying a 2007 3Ltr diesel automatic car that attracts I >>> think £540 road tax......never had a diesel before and was wondering what >>> the government were planning for old diesels in the way of road tax >>> hikes?...I was thinking the low cost of the car may be false economy ...... >> >> I see this is a Korean minivan thing. >> >> That's your problem - they have horrendous emissions compared with the >> more mainstream alternatives. >> >> We're now at the point where the annual VED is more than the value of >> the car! >> > > which is why I am moving back to cars at least 40 years old = no mot > (after may '18), no tax, cheap insurance, simple repairs. and much more > pleasure to drive, there is of course no problem hiring something modern > if needed for something odd or special >

Moving or moved? Just curious as to what kind of cars you?re looking at.

Tim

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Tim+
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I already have the cars, so it is just a question of as the costly modern ones get used up, the old ones are brought out, the HA viva can be my local runabout, the ferrari for special trips and shows, the V6 cortina for fast long runs, the midget for open top summer runs in the country.

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MrCheerful

Nice collection. No Jag?

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newshound

Been there and moved on about 40 years ago. I was tempted by an XJR twin turbo a while ago, but I resisted and bought a Lexus instead.

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MrCheerful

I'm thinking about a Lexus for when I have a wider drive. 4WD again after struggling for the past two days. (Steep hills in the Cotswolds).

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newshound

Also consider a Honda CRV, it is a very civilised 4x4 with very high reliability and comfort. If you need a slimmer vehicle then a Subaru Forester is a good choice.

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MrCheerful

I've looked at CRVs in the past (have a Jazz hybrid which is nice)

Forester has four inches over the Jazz which is too wide for the narrowest part of my shared drive between 18th century cottages.

Yet once upon a time you could get a Granada down there.

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newshound

Then an older Japanese 4x4 like a Suzuki SJ413 should fit just fine, or a Fiat Panda 4x4 (they are small and remarkably capable.)

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MrCheerful

Yes, might think about one of them towards next winter as a runabout. Had one of the original 4x4 Pandas in the early 80's.

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newshound

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