Nick Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 It's that time of the year again. Mine is 51,000Yen, which at the current exchange rate is 350quid. Just passed a guy in my office walking to the convenie with a sorry look on his face to pay his. Whopping 88,000 (600quid) for his Nissan Patrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyafc Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try €1400 mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try €1400 mate I'll get my coat. Is that for a Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyafc Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yeah, for any 3 ltr car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I know the insurance is a nightmare there, but didn't know you got raped on tax too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyafc Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Ah the goverment bend us over every chance they get!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullyd Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 ya total rip off its crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bloody hell. I'm avoiding post 2002 911's because they are £455 a year and I begrudge giving even that to the government. Sounds like everyone is being raped...!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Kobe cash cows over here. As well as tax you have to pay for your parking space too which for me is about 100quid a month. Then there's the shaken (MOT) which is every two years and costs about 600quid. Insurance is just over a grand, but it doesn't change if you modify the car (providing it's still road legal) or it get points on your license. I told them I got 13 points and a 3 month ban and they'd didn't care However tolls are a nightmare, I spent 30quid on them just driving to the girlfriends parents 60km away. Government recently introduced a flat rate of 7quid on weekends and holidays outside of Tokyo, but of course now the roads are *totally* congested You've got tolls to look forward to in the UK, I'm in no doubt it will happen sooner or later and then you can pay to sit in traffic. The only good thing is petrol is quite reasonable at 84p a litre. Not that you can enjoy burning it when you're stuck in constant traffic crawling from traffic light to traffic light dodging cameras and police. One reason I'm selling the car, just can't be bothered with the hassle anymore. Need to drive 2-3hrs out of the city to enjoy it. God, I've just depressed myself. Well, at least car tax isn't 1400Euro !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Get a Smart car..... its what all governments want us to drive All governments see motorists as bottomless pit cash cows as the motorists have no choice but to stump up the $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Irish road tax system is ridiculous. Then again our nct (shaken) is only 50 quid every 2 years and there isnt that many tolls, then again the roads here a joke to be honest about it Its 365 every 3 months here or I think 1265 for the year. Most pay 3 months at a time for obvious reaasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i can only afford three months also i hate being raped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I would struggle to run my car. I moan about paying £200 a year as the roads round my way are total trash, but comparing Japan and Irelands costs, I think I will stop complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bloody hell. I'm avoiding post 2002 911's because they are £455 a year and I begrudge giving even that to the government. Sounds like everyone is being raped...!! H. No they aren't. Cars registered between 1st March 2001 and 23rd March 2006 are in band K if they have >225g/km emissions. That's £215. Not sure where £455 comes from, even newer cars are only a max of £405 at the moment. Details are here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 No they aren't. Cars registered between 1st March 2001 and 23rd March 2006 are in band K if they have >225g/km emissions. That's £215. Not sure where £455 comes from, even newer cars are only a max of £405 at the moment. Details are here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 Yes, that is at present. As of next year it will get a whole lot worse. It's £435 and not £455, apologies!! http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/?deriv=34406#manu=7983&model=1303&deriv=34406 H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I only taxed mine the other day 365 for 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yes, that is at present. As of next year it will get a whole lot worse. It's £435 and not £455, apologies!! http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/?deriv=34406#manu=7983&model=1303&deriv=34406 H. Yeah but again it's only for cars registered after 2006 at the moment - cars before then will still be in band K for 2010. They haven't announced what they are doing for 2011 although it sounds like they may get rid of that exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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