It's a disgrace!! - Page 3

jaffo · 14th March 2007, 17:14

and its always wonderful for the neighbours to hear what appears to be a taxi starting up outside!!!!!.....long live the v6!

JohnDotCom · 14th March 2007, 17:18

Cheeky B***er,

Have you Heard The BMW Diesel Engines? they are very quite and on the Inside OF CAR hardly noticeable.

GreyGhost · 14th March 2007, 17:56

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Cheeky B***er,

Have you Heard The BMW Diesel Engines? they are very quite and on the Inside hardly noticeable.

Come on now John, tell us how you get inside an M74 engine

Sorry mate couldn't resist it

Outside of a dog a book is mans best friend.
Inside of a dog it's to dark to read.

Boom Boom

JohnDotCom · 14th March 2007, 21:02

Very Very Funny!

I'll Be Back!!!

GreyGhost · 14th March 2007, 21:45

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Very Very Funny!

I'll Be Back!!!

Jules · 17th March 2007, 02:31

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Why the Extra £50 Tax on Auto Diesel Box, I checked and emmissions with the Manual Box and are the same. Thieving Gits!

John the figures on mine and my Fathers Reg docs are:

CDTi MANUAL = 163 grams per Km.

CDTi AUTO = 190 grams per Km, hence the extra Road fund tax

And it just goes to show how inefficient the JATCO japaneese auto box really is. I'm not knocking the Auto's as Isobel my better half loves her CDTi Auto. They have a really silky smooth change, but we get at least 10mpg more out of the manual CDTi.

David3807 · 17th March 2007, 03:11

Its not just the Jatco Box I think its Diesel Autos in general - the Auto Box seems to have a greater effect on the MPG than on a petrol car.

My Ex had a Laguna 2.2dci Auto until recently. Renaults own overall MPG figs showed an 8 MPG difference between the manual and auto versions of that car. From memory auto was about 37/38 and manual 45/46.

And I think the Renault was designed to slip itself into neutral when the car was stopped with the brake on with drive selected which must have saved a little fuel.

Think the basic problem with the Road Tax is that we are trying to use the words ' fair' and 'logical' and 'tax' all in the same sentence which of course is impossible:lol:

Mr.Ian · 9th April 2007, 17:21

2002 2.5 V6 £205 a year to Tax, from what I found out before I got the car if the car was bought new now with the KV6 2.5 engine the tax (due to band 'F' limit being lowered)is now the dreaded Band 'G' and a rediculous price.

Just imagine if they try to enforce it for earlier vehicles, I for one would have to sell.

driverjgp · 9th April 2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by jaffo

and its always wonderful for the neighbours to hear what appears to be a taxi starting up outside!!!!!.....long live the v6!

Yes then they disappear in a cloud of smoke, the BMW thing just makes them feel better.

driverjgp · 9th April 2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Mike

I go to all the effort of buying a UK built car, carefully choosing a model with the most 'green' and environmentally responsible KV6 engine I can find and what thanks do I get?!

A road tax bill arrives today for £190

!!!

Honestly they just don't recognise the important contribution us KV6 owners make to society today - I'm outraged and horrified.

Just off now for a gentle blast down the bypass

Thats something to look forward to in June along with the MOT

14th March 2007, 17:18	#22
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Cheeky B**er, Have you Heard The BMW Diesel Engines? they are very quite and on the Inside OF CAR hardly noticeable. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 14th March 2007 at 21:01.. Reason: GG's Comedy Half Hour!*

17th March 2007, 03:11	#27
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Its not just the Jatco Box I think its Diesel Autos in general - the Auto Box seems to have a greater effect on the MPG than on a petrol car. My Ex had a Laguna 2.2dci Auto until recently. Renaults own overall MPG figs showed an 8 MPG difference between the manual and auto versions of that car. From memory auto was about 37/38 and manual 45/46. And I think the Renault was designed to slip itself into neutral when the car was stopped with the brake on with drive selected which must have saved a little fuel. Think the basic problem with the Road Tax is that we are trying to use the words ' fair' and 'logical' and 'tax' all in the same sentence which of course is impossible:lol: Last edited by David3807; 17th March 2007 at 03:14..

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jaffo Avid contributor freelander td4sport and mg tf 135 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: midlands Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	and its always wonderful for the neighbours to hear what appears to be a taxi starting up outside!!!!!.....long live the v6!

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Very Very Funny! I'll Be Back!!!

9th April 2007, 17:21	#28
Mr.Ian Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2002 2.5 V6 £205 a year to Tax, from what I found out before I got the car if the car was bought new now with the KV6 2.5 engine the tax (due to band 'F' limit being lowered)is now the dreaded Band 'G' and a rediculous price. Just imagine if they try to enforce it for earlier vehicles, I for one would have to sell.