M135i

[mike roberts]

Are you not tempted by an EV, given it's 0% BIK?

[Hertsman]

Are you not tempted by an EV, given it's 0% BIK?

Not sure if aimed at me, but at present I just bundle BIK in with my overall costs - I could get cheaper by taking the money and sourcing myself but feel the removal of hassle is worth the extra that pay as its truly a one phone call support system with all tax, insurance, maintenance, damage repair (unfortunately been a few in last 10 years) covered

I would seriously consider EV, but the cars and tech is just not there for me yet, especially the charging as I park off road with no access to any points - Basically I want the car to match the kind of car like to drive, R/GTI and charge in same fashion as put fuel in now, or be such a great hybrid that its in lowest bracket

I am careful with my ££ but I like my cars, and do not want to be driving around in a soulless box as functionally go A-B so will pay the ££ for the enjoyment provides - its my only real spend on myself rest goes into the family pot, so its justifiable

The tech is definietly getting there, some of the performance EV are really good, but practicality has some way to go still.

[fredgroves]

Incidentally I got 22% off my last M135i. List price means nothing.

It does when it comes to the next 5 years VED if you tip the list price over the £40k mark.

^^^This.

And I know that even the extra tax is a drop in the ocean when you are talking about the total cost of ownership of a £39,999.99 RRP car but its just more tax I am determined not to pay. The buggers hit me left right and centre, I don't see why I should be paying what I believe to be an unjust tax.

[mike roberts]

I agree, it's a silly rule!

I've managed to stay below £39k on the configurator. Still makes me laugh though, £39k for hot hatches, madness.

[dubber36]

You think that's stupid. I've just got a 6 month old Caravelle. New list price would have been £51k!!! £51k for a van with seats in!!!

I didn't even give the RFL a thought... until the log log came through.

[mcmaddy]

If you save even 15% off list price then this will offset the road tax.

[fredgroves]

If you save even 15% off list price then this will offset the road tax.

We're all about principles when its about money to a Yorkshireman

[mcmaddy]

I've got Scottish blood in me so I know what you mean 

[wigit]

The A35 and this have been on the potential list to replace the wife's R.

Mercedes showed little interest in selling me one and where I live socially unacceptable to have one incase someone thinks we work for the F1 team.

I did not love BMW ownership with the M2, dealer network and over rated to drive (stunning to look at) most M140s do not seem to make the end of their PCP term as they have been written off.

I just can't get over the grill and can see a lease deal R for the wife and cash in the bank.

I think M2 Comps are on BYGOF at the moment.

[fredgroves]

I just can't get over the grill and can see a lease deal R for the wife and cash in the bank.

Unless its from stock, I think that boat has sailed.