Don't know why i did it

[Blackbird1]

Not long got an old E220 cdi and don't know why as I grudge paying nearly £400 a year for the tax alone and nearly the same for insurance. Yes it's nice to drive etc but the mk2 focus 1.6 tdci I had did the same job.
Does anyone else here get peed off at the rip off crap in this country regards keeping and running a old "luxury" car.

 

[ChrisHGTV]

Not long got an old E220 cdi and don't know why as I grudge paying nearly £400 a year for the tax alone and nearly the same for insurance. Yes it's nice to drive etc but the mk2 focus 1.6 tdci I had did the same job.
Does anyone else here get peed off at the rip off crap in this country regards keeping and running a old "luxury" car.

Well i guess compared to the depreciation you'd pay on a newer car i think it's still good value!

 

[190]

The changes in road fund tax over the years have been a complete farce at both extremes eg Electric cars that pay nothing, the diesels that pay £10 and my sons 2009 Porsche 911 that costs £675. In hindsight, the continuous political meddling, while well intended, has resulted in a grossly unfair situation. The changes are so incomprehensible you almost couldn't make it up.

 

[Blackbird1]

The changes in road fund tax over the years have been a complete farce at both extremes eg Electric cars that pay nothing, the diesels that pay £10 and my sons 2009 Porsche 911 that costs £675. In hindsight, the continuous political meddling, while well intended, has resulted in a grossly unfair situation. The changes are so incomprehensible you almost couldn't make it up.

Rip off in layman's terms

 

[Dryce]

Not long got an old E220 cdi and don't know why as I grudge paying nearly £400 a year for the tax alone and nearly the same for insurance. Yes it's nice to drive etc but the mk2 focus 1.6 tdci I had did the same job.
Does anyone else here get peed off at the rip off crap in this country regards keeping and running a old "luxury" car.

As has been said above the depreciation isn't likely to be high relative to a newer car.

Assuming your 'old E220' is not Euro 6 .....if your location is current then perhaps you should also be annoyed about the Glasgow LEZ that comes into force from 1st June this year for non-residents of the designated zone.

 

[Tigger]

Not long got an old E220 cdi and don't know why as I grudge paying nearly £400 a year for the tax alone and nearly the same for insurance. Yes it's nice to drive etc but the mk2 focus 1.6 tdci I had did the same job.
Does anyone else here get peed off at the rip off crap in this country regards keeping and running a old "luxury" car.

There is always the sense of occasion when you bring out the Benz... or is it just a Bentley thing... You don't get that with a Focus.

 

[AMGeed]

You pay your money and take your choice.
Road fund licence is high, but try living in Ireland where its far far dearer.

I had a Focus some years ago. Excellent car, but its no E class.

 

[TTManUK]

The changes in road fund tax over the years have been a complete farce at both extremes eg Electric cars that pay nothing, the diesels that pay £10 and my sons 2009 Porsche 911 that costs £675. In hindsight, the continuous political meddling, while well intended, has resulted in a grossly unfair situation. The changes are so incomprehensible you almost couldn't make it up.

Case in point, I have a C63, £695 a year tax based on emissions. I also have a diesel Astra, £35 for a year.

I can drive into the Bristol and Birmingham clean air zones for free in the C63, but I have to pay near £10 a day in the Astra makes zero sense

 

[DSM10000]

Rip off in layman's terms

But you bought the car knowing the RFL liability.

It amounts to just over £1 a day, your financial outlay to buy it would be relatively low so ownership costs should all be low.

Why people fixate on RFL costs rather than the true running cost I have no idea.

 

[BigJase88]

Case in point, I have a C63, £695 a year tax based on emissions. I also have a diesel Astra, £35 for a year.

I can drive into the Bristol and Birmingham clean air zones for free in the C63, but I have to pay near £10 a day in the Astra makes zero sense

Thats bonkers what a load of garbage the rules are

 

[Darrell]

Thats bonkers what a load of garbage the rules are

I think it’s the way that the emissions are classed. These emissions are like leaves.

This conversation has come up before here.

 

[Blackbird1]

But you bought the car knowing the RFL liability.

It amounts to just over £1 a day, your financial outlay to buy it would be relatively low so ownership costs should all be low.

Why people fixate on RFL costs rather than the true running cost I have no idea.

I don't bloody care what you think you're not me

 

[DSM10000]

I don't bloody care what you think you're not me

You are the one who is complaining about the RFL level that you knew about before you bought the car!

 

[SL63Mark]

There is always the sense of occasion when you bring out the Benz...

^^^ This ^^^

Personally I'd have an E-class over a Kia any day. While it won't help you, mine is £635 a year, ouch. I'd be glad of £400.

 

[Blackbird1]

You are the one who is complaining about the RFL level that you knew about before you bought the car!

And as for you, no I didn't till i got it but that's my fault ok, so now I'll move on..

 

[Blackbird1]

^^^ This ^^^

Personally I'd have an E-class over a Kia any day. While it won't help you, mine is £635 a year, ouch. I'd be glad of £400.

That's the thing, it's nice yes but I'm really not that fussed about it therefore maybe I shouldn't have it.

 

[DSM10000]

And as for you, no I didn't till i got it but that's my fault ok, so now I'll move on..

Good!

 

[Blackbird1]

Good!

Don't answer anything i write again and we'll all be happy!! ; )

 

[BigJase88]

 

[DSM10000]

Don't answer anything i write again and we'll all be happy!! ; )

Really?

I think I will respond to any post I wish.

As for "all" you may have failed to notice that several longstanding members agreed with me.

I can explain it to you but cannot understand it for you