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| nicam Member Since: 14 Dec 2007 Location: deepest Lancashire Posts: 156  
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I would be surprised if they don`t offer some sort of Commercial version that meets the Tax requirements to be run as a company van, attracting much lower BIK liability than a "Car" version, and the VAT can (sometimes) be claimed back.
This, I am sure, is the reason that the previous Utility version exists - it classes as a van - and is also the reason I have one! Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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24th Jul 2019 11:07am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905  
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I'd be surprised if they didn't but who know's what they're planning these days. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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24th Jul 2019 11:09am |
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| dwrights Member Since: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 64
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Not sure to get another 110 Utility or wait to see what the new one looks like. Decisions, Decisions.
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24th Jul 2019 11:46am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181 
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Imo after they recoup some devel costs from a year or so of 90/110 sales all sorts of variants will be added.
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24th Jul 2019 12:13pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2630  
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Think Discovery 5 Commercial. Window blanks, false floor, load guard and standard interior trim that will beaten up and tatty after a few months. Cant see a '110 or 130' three door. Ford Ranger Raptor is looking more interesting and probably cheaper to buy and service, oh and does not run on 20inch low profile tyres.
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24th Jul 2019 8:40pm |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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In Australia the only Raptor thats small enough to fit on normal 4x4 trails is the Ranger Raptor, amazing susp, but only comes with a "just enough" 2L option, and reduced payload and towing from the normal Ranger from memory.
Interestingly Jamal Hameedi (the guy responsible for the Raptor @ ford) is now Director of Engineering @ Landrover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). Looking forward to what he comes up with for the new defender 😍. |
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25th Jul 2019 12:11am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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25th Jul 2019 12:18am |
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| Iggle piggle Member Since: 10 Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 378 
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The Big problem with the Raptor is the payload, because it is under 1000kg (650 I think) it is classed as a car/SUV for BIK, |
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25th Jul 2019 6:07am |
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| dwrights Member Since: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 64
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True, BIK rate on the Raptor at higher rate tax is currently £111.67 per month or £55.83 per month low rate.
110 Utility is currently classed as a van so no BIK rate applies. |
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25th Jul 2019 6:13am |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1031
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There's BIK on a company van if you user it frequently:
https://www.parkers.co.uk/company-cars/what-is-bik/ Still a lot less than on a company car, but there all the same. |
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25th Jul 2019 10:05am |
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| dwrights Member Since: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 64
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Grey area that. You can use the van for travelling to work and back but if you put the kids bikes in the van at the weekend then BIK applies. HMRC have bigger fish to catch.
If your van is sign written like mine are, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just my opinion.  |
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25th Jul 2019 10:13am |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1031
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That's interesting. Not sure if I'm too honest or just worry too much (probably the latter).
When my wife's BMW X1 gets poorly, she fancies a Ford Ranger or similar pickup. As we'd still use the Defender for holiday, we'd probably get away with paying nothing. Probably good to chat with the accountant - not sure if being based from home would be an issue. |
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25th Jul 2019 10:23am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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Someones having a play, this render is not inline with leaked 130 shape from slides but not a bad effort.
 Click image to enlarge |
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26th Jul 2019 1:15pm |
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| SN Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: SK6 Posts: 729 |
This was my photoshop from one of the African shots
Click image to enlarge Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history) |
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