hugo_nz 166 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) This came about fairly quickly but I have just signed the paperwork to trade our X5 in on a new Audi E-Tron A couple of firsts there for me: * First Electric * First Audi * First time paying more than $100k for a car lol As much as I love the grunt and power of a V8 it's becoming increasingly difficult to deal with BMW's apparent lack of ability to build decent V8s. The introduction of an emissions tax Clean Car Programme next year will also make V8s even more expensive to buy. I'll bring the 'tron to the next meet up Edited July 22, 2021 by hugo_nz added info 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, hugo_nz said: This came about fairly quickly but I have just signed the paperwork to trade our X5 in on a new Audi E-Tron A couple of firsts there for me: * First Electric * First Audi * First time paying more than $100k for a car lol As much as I love the grunt and power of a V8 it's becoming increasingly difficult to deal with BMW's apparent lack of ability to build decent V8s. The introduction of an emissions tax next year will also make V8s even more expensive to own. I'll bring the 'tron to the next meet up Emissions tax? I have been busy thinking about things to do to my E30 I may have missed something? Congratulations on your defection to the Audi - they seem to be doing well on their EV development, better than BMW perhaps, and the cars are attractive through the range. Will be a great new experience Edited July 22, 2021 by E28E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 Good for you man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hugo_nz 166 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, E28E30 said: Emissions tax? I have been busy thinking about things to do to my E30 I may have missed something? Congratulations on your defection to the Audi - they seem to be doing well on their EV development, better than BMW perhaps, and the cars are attractive through the range. Will be a great new experience Just referring to the clean car program and the fees that will be added to higher emission vehicles (like the current rebate on electric ones) Wouldn't be surprised though if down the line an emissions tax makes it into the yearly rego. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, hugo_nz said: Just referring to the clean car program and the fees that will be added to higher emission vehicles (like the current rebate on electric ones) Wouldn't be surprised though if down the line an emissions tax makes it into the yearly rego. Oh that makes more sense and agree about your crystal ball! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 Post an exhaust note when you get it, wanna hear that baby sing! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 Look forward to seeing and how you find it, good on you 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hugo_nz 166 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Michael. said: Post an exhaust note when you get it, wanna hear that baby sing! They actually sound a bit like spaceships at low speed since they have to emit some noise for pedestrian safety lol 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
