pistonbroke Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 has anyone ever heard of the DVLA TC11 tax. Apparently, the SVA doesn't include an emmisions test, so only goes on the equivalent UK car for tax banding. The C6 vette is band M (£435) as it was sold through dealers over here. I suppose something like the Camaro would have to have a TC11 as there's no equivalent UK car which would mean the sub £200 per year tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (I may get stick for this) Skyline R34 GTR E46 M3 CSL or M3 CS RS6 avant Honda NSX TVR Tuscan Not from me Not sure how long I'll be holding on to it for but they're very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Just answered my own question in case anyone is interested. I've phoned an american importers in Central London, and they've confirmed that if the car is never sold over here, then its £185 a year tax Not bad for a 6.2ltr V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 skyline R34 GTR.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 skyline R34 GTR.... Only car mentioned so far special enough to buy imo. http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7365/17344722.jpg http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1672/1386021239616128daf3.jpg FTW!! You'd be the king driving that! If that doesn't convince you nothing else will - but I still reckon r34s are over priced as much as I love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 there my fave.. its what i want to begetting next year after the supe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Mine:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Are they the right wheels for the car? look to sit inside the arch a long way? also needs slamming, looks like a 4x4:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 My old Evo 9GT on a 55 plate was only around £180 for a years tax, was registered as a plg somehow, don't know the ins and outs of the loop hole though. Other than the motors metioned you can get a well equiped evo for around 20k and have abit of change. Some of the 10's are starting to hit the higher end of that now too. Thats if you like them anyway, for example in '07 (i think) I paid around the 16.5k mark for my 8MR, 18k mark for my 9GT, approx 20k for my evo 7 extreme S (tuned quite a lot) and around 18k for my current 9GT. Hold their money pretty well too considering the first evo 9 I had acouple of years ago are still fetching the same price now. Other than that the next 2 cars on my list are a r34 gtr and a c6 vette. Rented a vette when I was in the states this year and it was fookin quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I do love the vette, and no doubt on test driving one, I'll be forced to swallow the higher tax BS when I fall in love with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Uk rich`s supra end of:), if he still has it in 12 months he may accept 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thought about a BMW E90 335i Coupe?? The 335i is a I6 3L TT - like the Supra...you can get a newish one, and once out of warranty you can add power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Are they the right wheels for the car? look to sit inside the arch a long way? also needs slamming, looks like a 4x4:p Lol yeah they're the right wheels, but soon will be replaced once i've sorted a few other things out. Not sure why but the Tein suspension was set up like that i.e. up at the front and down at the back? anyway it will be sorted and eventually a set of nismo side skirts and front splitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I would go with one of these in black http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201019358968498/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/22500/price-from/20000/model/xk/make/jaguar/radius/1501/postcode/cm63te/quicksearch/true/page/1?logcode=p bottom end of the range @ 20k and i know you said an old car but I think this qualifies as a top and car that i now worth a lot less that new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I would recommend a C6 buckets of low down torque, 50/50 weight distribution, looks just amazing and quite a rare car still. If you can get a UK spec one. I get to drive one every now and again and it always puts a smile on my face. if you get temped you can easily hit 600 bhp with a blower, which means you have massive torque from tick over to the red line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 my bro has just picked up a 2002 XKR convertible for £16000 with 23k on the clock pretty cheap cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Erm... aren't most of these cars produced after 2001. I know the C6 'Vette certainly was (2005). The OP stated that he wants a car from 2001 or older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 How has that worked then? not got a clue its been like that since i bought it 6 years ago.........i'm not complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Dan, I was thinking about sugguestions but then had to change my opinions. You already have a fast bike for your speed thrills, how about a luxury car like this which can be picked for cheaper if you don't go for the 6.3L AMG tuned engine, it seats 4 & with some power to boot!: http://pistonheads.com/sales/1760657.htm Something a bit more classy, might make the neighbours green with envy though, cheaper examples avaliable: http://pistonheads.com/sales/1606516.htm I'd personally opt for one of these, which I am tempted to rather than another Supe: http://pistonheads.com/sales/1666931.htm Though to be honest with you, none of these will hope the reliability & power as good Supra, I'd be more inclined to turn your lovely Supra into a big single! You have the perfect base for the project. I am sure you would enjoy it much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 A Bentley turbo R.........Now all the other drivers around you are chavs.......: They can hoot and roar around you, but you are in the Bentley, sir, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rob Wild that loverly mate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I've pondered this many times. I've come to realisation above £12k, there is nothing really worth it until you get to £30-35k bracket. Just my opinion. You don't get a whole lot more car for £20k above £12k. Vipers/360s/F355s/550s/diablos start at £30-35k + I'd rather sit in the supra/rx7 at £6-12k until I reach the ferrari/lambo level than drive a midrange supercar (which is what I am effectively doing). This is true. I have been shopping for ages waiting for the perfect TT Supe around 10K, it's never happened. My choices are then 996TT, F355 or V8 Vantage...... Its got to be the 996 Turbo, if you can get one for under 20K. Something about that shaped 911 in black. If not a turbo then the C4S, some say the more desirable of the 996 models. They're great looking, fantastic performance and all while being reliable. If you can get one for under £20K then sell it on to me please. Cheapest I have ever seen that wasn't Cat C was £24,500. Cheers Johnny, I might have to bung a lengthy PM Jevansios way asking his opinions of the 996TT. I know RMS failures can be catastrophic on the 996 engines costing major if they fail, though after repaired, the part fitted was modified to prevent future issues, I'd imagine older 996's will have had this work done already. RMS wasn't an issue on the Turbo's and GT3 as the engine is a different design. It's the C2 and C4 engines that should be avoided. Stevieboy (not sure if he's still around) used to be a technician for Porker in London and gave me the full lowdown at JAE a couple of years ago. Dan, why are you using 2001 as a yard stick? You can pick up a 2003 911 TT and the tax is £235.00. Have a look at Parkers Car Tax Guide on line. I'll get the link..!! http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/ H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 With £20k odd to spend in 3yrs SL55 Vette Supercharged Mustang 911tt RS5? probably too dear still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 You're talking £30k plus for a 2001 NSX and £25k for a 1998 one really. Close on what manual UK supra's might be worth if there had never been imports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rob Wild that loverly mate!!! Cheers Dude, It will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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