Cargiant Question

AntiRip

Hi

At the moment I'm in the market for a car. I have roughly 15k to spend. I do have long trips to work on bad country roads, 45miles each way but only three days a week. I am looking for economy but also comfort, looks etc.

That said, don't know if any of you have heard of cargiant but they're a London based dealer with massive selection of cars. Just a comparison below

05 Passat 1.9 TDi 105 SE New Shape Saloon 37,000 miles +VRT = E18,711

Specs

Specification: Air-conditioning, 16" Alloy wheels
Radio with CD-Player, Electric Windows (front and rear)
Electric Mirrors, Central Locking
Power-Steering, Cruise Control
ABS brakes with Traction Control, Airbags (multiple)
Rear Head-Rests

Comparison

Passat 1.9 TDI SE 105 New Model = E24,000

So as you can see they're is a big saving and you get alot for your money. Has anybody had dealings with this company? Is there many downsides taking this route even?

Skyuser

Is that the new VRT rate you are using? Also the road tax will be cheaper if you register after 1st July. I'm thinking of getting something after July.

AntiRip

Skyuser wrote: »

Is that the new VRT rate you are using? Also the road tax will be cheaper if you register after 1st July. I'm thinking of getting something after July.

I used their calculator here
https://www.ros.ie/VRTEnquiryServlet/showCarCalculator

STATISTICAL CODE: 40286162
MAKE: VOLKSWAGEN
MODEL: PASSAT 1.9 TDI (From Jun. 2005)
VERSION: SE 105BHP 04DR / SALOON / MANUAL / DIESEL /
MILEAGE: 37000 MILES

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The information requested in respect of the vehicle shown is indicated below.
DATE OF FIRST REGISTRATION(MM/YY): MAY 2005
OPEN MARKET SELLING PRICE:
(applicable on enquiry date) €21553
RATE OF TAX: 25.0%
VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX:
(payable on enquiry date) €5388

Lex Luthor

all the best cars in cargiant get snapped up very quick...

those ones you are looking at will probably be gone next week

with cargiant, its a matter of going over, having a look and see if anything fits

if not, then come back tomorrow and again & again

AntiRip

I read on the rte webpage particularly this statment "The Minister said these new car tax rates will apply only to new cars and to cars being registered for the first time in the Republic"

Does this mean if you bring a pre-2008 car into the Republic from Great Britain that you qualify for new VRT rules. If so I be better off waiting till July?

Stephen

Yes.

AntiRip

Probably buy something so for e1500-e2000 to last me till July