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Looking at importing a Porsche 911...
Hi!
I’m looking in to getting a Porsche 911. I’m interested in the 997.2 released in 2009. They’re going for about £30,000 at the moment, but I’m worried VRT will make them really pricey. In Ireland at the moment there’s a massive €20,000 difference in price between a 2008 and 2009 model because of fewer issues after the facelift that year and cheaper road tax. And I have a feeling this will massively impact VRT figures. What rule of thumb would you apply here and what steps could be taken to minimise getting a shock bringing the car in?
Andreas Eriksson (Rush)
Apr 2019 Filed under: importing
My Mercedes GLC seems to bottom out!
I have a 2016 Mercedes GLC 220d 4Matic. I love the car but I find that, with an adult or two in the back, the suspension feels very soft and even feels like it bottoms out on hitting even a slight undulation on a good road. Are these cars noted for soft suspension? Please give me your opinion. It is under warranty and I took it to a Merc dealer yesterday where I bought it, but I think he was trying to fob me off and said he couldn't find fault with it.
Gary Butler (Athlone)
Apr 2019 Filed under: comfort
Have you a list of all the hybrids in Ireland?
Do you have a list of hybrids?
Thanks
Tony O'Brien (Shankill, Dublin 18)
Feb 2019 Filed under: hybrid
Can I avoid VAT on a nearly-new import?
I bought a car in the UK and took it for inspection. It has just 2,995km the on purchase invoice and so I was caught for VAT. The dealer will buy it back, put the miles on it and then sell it to my wife. I assume I cannot bring it in a second time as this would probably be tax evasion? Since my wife is a separate person am I correct in thinking that Revenue will accept this?
P Johnstone (Co Meath)
Dec 2018 Filed under: importing
Fuel costs to commute in an Opel Mokka?
How much would it cost in an Opel Mokka diesel to travel 201km four days week?
Corionna Corcoran (Galway)
Nov 2018 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Motor tax on a 2010 VW Transporter?
What's the tax on a 2010 VW Transporter 2.0-litre, six seater crew cab?
Pat in Boyle
Padraig O Gara (Boyle)
Feb 2019 Filed under: taxation
Diesel Honda Civic or VW Golf - used?
Hi,
I am considering buying a 2015 Honda Civic DTEC Sport 1.6 or another VW Golf; which would you advise?
Jon Muldoon
Feb 2019 Filed under: choosing used car
Motor tax on a 2010 Ford Mondeo auto?
How much is the tax on a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre automatic?
David Bevan (Bruff Co Limerick)
Feb 2019 Filed under: taxation
Are my maths on a BMW import right?
Hi,
I am looking at importing a BMW 4 Series from the UK, March 2018 with 100 miles on the clock. I am trying to work out the tax implications. Can you let me know if my assumptions below are correct?
Purchase price in UK £23,000 = €26,200
VAT Qualifying @20% = €4,367
VRT = €7,069 (from VRT calculator)
Revenue OMSP = €37,206
Irish VAT = €37,206 X 23% = €8,557
Total import cost = €26,200+€7,069+€8,557 = €41,826
VAT refund from UK = €4,367
Total car cost = €37,459
Thanks
Tim
Tim Crowe (Doon)
Feb 2019 Filed under: importing
How can I use a commercial van privately?
Hello.
I have to buy a van (Opel Vivaro). My question is, can I use that van privately? Is it possible to change a commercial van to a private van? If yes, how, please?
KATARZYNA GAJOS (MIDLETON)
Feb 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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