£455 car tax by 2010, if they go ahead with back dating to 2001.
I've got a '99 TD5 auto, on 115 000 miles. Problems so far:Am considering an upgarde to a TD5,as the 300 tdi needs sills/inner wings,x membe & clutch.
Any major 'faults' other than oil in loom![]()
Looking at 1999 models (seem reasonably priced now)
ACE certainly improves handling and cornering. The adjustable height stuff relates to air suspension - so not all TD5s have it. ACE is basically similar to the power steering setup, and linked in to it, so it can get the same problems. IF it dies (red light and warning buzz) then you must stop immediately and get recovered, otherwise it can contaminate the whole ACE/power steering system, which costs. I would avoid it if you're contemplating things like long safari journeys. It's probably worth having in the UK though. Mine burst a pipe going round roundabouts too fast, apparently.IMO,ACE is one of the good features of my Td5,handeling on the road is realy good,it's height adjustable for off road and self leveling when carrying loads or pulling trailers.
Cost of parts isnt such a big issue if you dont source from main dealers,I use Paddocks.
Thats my two peneth,for what its worth.
Marc.
They are definately going ahead with it it has been written in the legislation. But it only applies to vehicles registered post 2001 so a 1999 TD5 won't jump to the top rate tax band.
The Guardian reckons there will be another u-turn - just that the time is not yet right. I haven't heard of the possible backdating for TD5s before - I suspect that's just a rumour, or might even be a weird footnote relating to older imported vehicles first registered after the date. To be honest, it don't seem that much anyway compared with the cost of keeping a TD5 on the road and in tiptop nick!They are definately going ahead with it it has been written in the legislation. But it only applies to vehicles registered post 2001 so a 1999 TD5 won't jump to the top rate tax band.
Vehicles registered after the relevant date have the CO2 details entered on the V5C log book. Vehicles registered before that date don't have that info on the V5C (well my TD5 doesn't) so it seems unlikelythat DVLA has that information, which means they can't use it to tax you.I have heard that it can be back dated as long is they have the emissions data for the vehicle (300 are ok but TD5's are not). The info came from a MOT tester. Phew I am just glad I have spent my money on a 300.
Well i bought a 04 Td5 Landmark auto last year £19000 from main stealer.
Tax no problem as i get disabled but can't afford to run it as most of my journeys are local and most of the time it does'nt get out of 2nd gear so it will have to go. I might get another 300Tdi manual or a manual Td5 as i love the car and now iam driving a fiesta