If you get an allowance, you are able to use it as you wish. I have an allowance when I travel and I don't always use it all, so yes, I "pocket" the difference.



-Bink

 

Making blanket statements doesn't make you look smart. It depends on who you work for and the situation. Not all employers give you an allowance that you can "spend on whatever you want". An allowance for travel expenses and an allowance for company transportation aren't nearly the same thing. If the OP explains the situation it will put things into perspective.

 

they wont let him pocket it

id something fast and luxory, based on your other cars. Like a baller Merc or a bimmer or some ****.

maybe an Audi RS4 even

 

Get a pre-owned F430.

 

Ive seen a few threads just like these created, I'm sure if you use the Search button, you can find what everyones opinions were in the last 2 or 3 threads on the same topic.

 

lol, preowned they are still like 200k

 

Yea $800/mo is no where near enough for even a preowned F430.

 

Of course they will; but realistically if he gets an MR or any car in the mid-30's range and drives an average amount, he's not going to have much to pocket anyway

MR at 0% for $35,000 otd is $583.00/mo.

If he drives 15,000 miles a year @ 20 mpg he burns 750 gallons @ $2.90 for 93 octane for a total of $2175 or $181/mo.

He has to pay insurance which for most "allowance vehicles" means he has to carry maximum liability, so say it costs him $900 a year for insurance so that's another $75/mo.

Oil changes/tires/wear and tear maybe .05/mile so another $60 or so a month...

Add it all up and an he's upside down on the allowance, and best case maybe breaks even with the difference between total reimbursement vs. IRS deduction.

As others have mentioned, drive what you already own or get something cheap

 

if you are buying, 800 dollars a month can probably afford a 335 and you have to pay for the insurance...
try to find a good deal on leasing one of these. new E or smaller 5 series.
pretty sure 800 dollars will cover them.
by the way, an evo for a company car is probably the worst idea ever..

 

Pre-owned F360. Those are like 90-100k.

 

Thanks for comments from most of you. I agree 'goofygrin' the 335i is a car I am considering. Actually, the 135i. Of course I will read, just reaching out to the EVO forum B4 getting started.

Adambl03- where is ur EVO love for another EVO fan?

My general feeling from these posts is dismal to say the least abot EVO purchase. Where did all the passion go for the ultimate AWD car??????? Quite surprised from most comments.

I don't entertain clients in company car, So sacraficing some posh interior to afford a rally car & drive hard is fine by me.

I do like the savings tips..... But you only live once.

 

I'm sure the Op just wants a x and what better time to get it then when your getting $800 allowance, I'm sure he doesn't care if he ends up a bit upside down

we all totally end up upside down buying them with out an allowance!

 

Came from owning two 2005+ BMWs, and I have to say, I'm not going back... I'm not impressed by the quality anymore. I also saw a recent post here that 3 EvoXs made the top 1-2-3 finish in an Aussie production car (all stock) 12-hour endurance race... specifically beat the 335i (6th place?). Goes to show how durable the Xs are, if driven properly.

 

too bad its gonna be a couple of years till the 555 hp x5 m and x6 m come out... Prolly be a lilttle out past the 800 month too, but with a 555hp v8 twin turbo I wouldn't mind making up the difference.

 

another plus with the bimmers is that you get free maintenance for 4 years 50k I think...

Given that the 335i sounds pretty good

also forgot to mention the new cadialac cts-v with the detuned zr1 motor, for what 65k faster than a m3 and a m5 but yet again it will probably cost you out of pocket depending on how many years you can get financed for.