I currently drive a VW Passat 4motion. The 130bhp TDI model. It's the epitomy of German solidity and predictability and always does 39mpg no matter how much I cane it. It wafts up the motorway at 2400rpm in 6th at 70mph. In short, it's a fabulous car and I've now done 32,000 miles in the 19 months that it's been in my possession.
I don't own it - it's a leased car through my employer. I get paid every 2nd Friday and contribute 30 quid every pay to the lease costs. I pay the same in tax.
I get 7.8p a mile in expenses to put fuel into the car.
Today I cracked. It's been a great 19 months, but I've had enough. I spoke to the Boss, phoned the leasing team and told them I've had enough and want to terminate the contract.
I do 24,000 miles a year and as of today have decided I will be doing it all in ........
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The GTM
Why not ?
It's fuel injected, uses absolutely standard wiring, has a roof, a heater, a CD player etc...
The best bit though, is that my 9,000 business miles per year will now be paid at the Inland Revenue rate of 40p per mile.
Wish me luck - German efficiency to a bloody kit car based on a metro. Still, the expenses I will get paid and the reduced income tax will make me smile a little
