Do we get value for our money ?

tinofapples · 01-07-2003 3:01pm #1

Well , simply question really :

Do you all think we get value for our money when purchasing a new car in this country ?

I'm certain we don't , look at an example of what you can get in the states :

Ford ZX2
130 Hp , 16 V Zetec Engine
Retail Starting @ $13,750 (€11,910.95)

http://www.fordvehicles.com/Cars/zx2/gallery/index.asp?display=exterior&image=2&bhcp=1

What would we buy new for that kind of money ??

tinofapples · 01-07-2003 3:16pm

I'll show you what the same manufacturer has on offer here , a little dearer than the American ZX2 :

Ford Ka Supermini , 3 door , a "punchy" 1.3 litre engine
for just €12,214

kdevitt · 01-07-2003 3:18pm

Theres no debate at all - we get ripped off left right and centre when it comes to cars over here...

When on holidays last year in the Canaries, they were advertising new VW Polos for €4850!! That wouldn't even get you a 95 Polo over here, let alone a new one...

Then if you decide to buy a car in from the UK or Europe you get done over again - for a STG13,000 M3 Evo , the VRT office wanted €14,000 off me to register it!!

Silvera · 01-07-2003 6:03pm

And you are also charged VAT on the VRT - i.e. Double taxation , which is illegal in the States !

:mad:

Do we get value for our money ?

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