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BMW 530d road tax cost Pre 2008 v post Jan 2008

  • 11-02-2014 8:51pm
    #1
    Car99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭


    Hi All ,

    Can anyone tell me what it costs to tax a pre 2008 530d on the old system versus a post Jan 2008 530d on the co2 based system. I had a google and couldn't find anything.

    Cheers


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  • #2
    ShanE90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭ShanE90


    Car99 wrote: »
    Hi All ,

    Can anyone tell me what it costs to tax a pre 2008 530d on the old system versus a post Jan 2008 530d on the co2 based system. I had a google and couldn't find anything.

    Cheers

    Pre 08 €1494

    08 E60 man €447
    08 E60 auto €600


  • #3
    YbFocus
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    Pre is €1494 not €1395


  • #4
    SCOOP 64
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    Is co2 from july 2008?


  • #5
    Gumbo
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    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Is co2 from july 2008?

    Jan 2008 or whichever is lower.


  • #6
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    ShanE90 wrote: »
    Pre 08 €1494

    08 E60 man €447
    08 E60 auto €600

    Wrong.

    Saloon:
    08 E60 530d Manual - 170g/km - €570
    08 E60 530d Auto - 176g/km - €750

    Estate:
    08 E60 530d Manual - 176g/km - €750
    08 E60 530d Auto - 180g/km - €750


    Petrol surprisingly is €750 to tax.


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  • #7
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,620 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    kceire wrote: »
    Jan 2008 or whichever is lower.

    Doesn't it depend on whether it's an import or not? I understand that any 2008 import is taxed based on CO2 but if it's an Irish car, the new system only applies to cars registered as and from July 1, 2008.


  • #8
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    i have a 1.6 jan 2008, pay €514 under engine size (irish car).


  • #9
    bazz26
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    coylemj wrote: »
    Doesn't it depend on whether it's an import or not? I understand that any 2008 import is taxed based on CO2 but if it's an Irish car, the new system only applies to cars registered as and from July 1, 2008.

    Original Irish cars registered from 1st Jan to 30th June 2008 had the option of whichever was lowest. All imports go onto the Co2 system. However I very doubt you will find a 2008 530d on the old tax system.

    OP, the other thing to factor in beside cheaper tax is the purchase price. The 2008 will have the low tax built into the higher purchase price, whereas a 2007 on the higher old tax system will be a lot cheaper to buy. Do some maths and see is it worth spending more for less tax.


  • #10
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,347 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    coylemj wrote: »
    Doesn't it depend on whether it's an import or not? I understand that any 2008 import is taxed based on CO2 but if it's an Irish car, the new system only applies to cars registered as and from July 1, 2008.

    All imports are CO2 alright, but most people won't bring in an older type that lands them into the higher rate.
    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    i have a 1.6 jan 2008, pay €514 under engine size (irish car).

    That's because it's cheaper to tax it at CC rates. Have you tried to work out your CO2 rate?


  • #11
    SCOOP 64
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    [QUOTE= That's because it's cheaper to tax it at CC rates. Have you tried to work out your CO2 rate?[/QUOTE]

    No, dont know how to do it, curious to see what it is,my is a 1.6 opel zafira, jan 2008.


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  • #12
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    No, dont know how to do it, curious to see what it is,my is a 1.6 opel zafira, jan 2008.

    172g/km - €750 to tax under co2


  • #13
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    coylemj wrote: »
    Doesn't it depend on whether it's an import or not? I understand that any 2008 import is taxed based on CO2 but if it's an Irish car, the new system only applies to cars registered as and from July 1, 2008.
    Yes you are right re imports but you are wrong re Irish cars. Early 08 irish cars were automatically placed onto the cheapest system after July 1st.
    In my case, I bought in april 08. Paid 3 months tax on cc system. Tax renewal came with car switched to co2 systemm


  • #14
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    mickdw wrote: »
    Yes you are right re imports but you are wrong re Irish cars. Early 08 irish cars were automatically placed onto the cheapest system after July 1st.
    In my case, I bought in april 08. Paid 3 months tax on cc system. Tax renewal came with car switched to co2 systemm

    How much did you save?


  • #15
    juniord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭juniord


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    No, dont know how to do it, curious to see what it is,my is a 1.6 opel zafira, jan 2008.

    that would cost €750 based on emissions in band e at 175 emissions. SEAI have a part on their site where you can check your cars emissions, how green is my car,


  • #16
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    How much did you save?

    Wouldn't call it save because this was all understood before I went and bought the car and as such I was only ever paying the higher rate for 3 months and I considered that worthwhile to have the car 3 months earlier in the year. The new tax rate was 440 I think while the old cc rate was 530 approx I think at the time.
    Unfortunately, the co2 rate had since climbed to 570 approx.


  • #17
    logie101
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    Why would anyone buy a manual 530 BMW???


  • #18
    galwaytt
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    logie101 wrote: »
    Why would anyone buy a manual 530 BMW???

    ...that's what I was thinking as well.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #19
    Anan1
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    logie101 wrote: »
    Why would anyone buy a manual 530 BMW???
    Secondhand, because it was very cheap. New, I've no idea either.


  • #20
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Because a manual 530d (07 on) will cost 570 to tax versus 750 for the auto. Sure you'd want to be mad to pay 180quid for gears to be changed for you :rolleyes:

    On another point why would anyone buy a 530d auto instead of an 530i (post LCI) on the same tax rate unless they were doing lunar mileage.


  • #21
    Cleveland Hot Pocket
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    Ferris wrote: »
    Because a manual 530d (07 on) will cost 570 to tax versus 750 for the auto. Sure you'd want to be mad to pay 180quid for gears to be changed for you :rolleyes:

    On another point why would anyone buy a 530d auto instead of an 530i (post LCI) on the same tax rate unless they were doing lunar mileage.
    But in that car segment the standard expected includes automatic transmission - and non auto cars in the e60's segment suffer greater depreciation


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  • #22
    Tea 1000
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    If it were me, 530i would be manual and 530d would be auto. Manual 530d wouldn't appeal that much.


  • #23
    Car99
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    Great information , thanks everyone. Surprised at the difference between auto v manual ,touring v saloon and petrol v diesel. This co2 lark is a bit of a joke anyways when you see how it's calculated have a read of this

    http://www.carsuk.net/why-official-car-co2-emissions-are-a-lie/.


  • #24
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,347 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Car99 wrote: »
    Great information , thanks everyone. Surprised at the difference between auto v manual ,touring v saloon and petrol v diesel. This co2 lark is a bit of a joke anyways when you see how it's calculated have a read of this

    http://www.carsuk.net/why-official-car-co2-emissions-are-a-lie/.

    It's all based on the cars footprint. Same way an X5 with the same 30d engine is 1200 on CO2 of that era.


  • #25
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Because a manual 530d (07 on) will cost 570 to tax versus 750 for the auto. Sure you'd want to be mad to pay 180 quid for gears to be changed for you
    Exactly! E180 is an irrelevance if you can afford to buy an 08+ 530d! Its laughable how only the motor tax is seen as a waste of money, the depreciation and loan interest (if applicable) are never mentioned...


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