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Yes the tax is absolutely grim but the one silver lining is that classic tax is super cheap if you would consider going pre-1989? Could be worth a look?
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To be totally honest, if the wife will be driving it i sort of want something relatively modern that isn't going to break at short notice. Any mates of mine that have tried to run classics have nothing but heartache.
Right now we just need something for 2 or 3 more trips from London to Ireland, then it'll be pressed into daily duties and I'll get an unreliable toy for myself.
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If I was looking for a car for my family and dog, modern safety would be a mandatory requirement.
Colm89
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I'm getting fed up of looking for a suitable car now.
As a petrol head, looking for a single car with a priority for dog space in the rear, reliability, and low running costs is genuinely painful.
I mentioned previously that we're planning to move home next year, so if we own a car here for 6 months it'll be import tax exempt, which is great. What i haven't mentioned is how shit motor tax is in Ireland. Cars registered pre-08 are taxed based on engine size. Anything >3 litres is €1800 a year. Post 08, its based on emissions. Most fun cars are >225g/km, which is €2350 in Ireland. I've gotten too tight to go back to paying €1800 a year like i did when i was young and dumb and driving an m3.
I'm now totally torn between a <2 litre pre 08 car, or super efficient post 08 econobox.