Tax status of Discovery/Landcruiser Commercials?

[Ratman]

Isuzu d-max arctic AT35? With a back on obviously.

 

[Big J]

5 minutes ago, Ratman said:

Isuzu d-max arctic AT35? With a back on obviously.

 

I just don't fit comfortably in a pickup now. Too reclined and too cramped (I'm 6ft 8"). 

 

Chassis cab Iveco 4x4 would be spot on. Custom back on it for tool and fuel storage, and a sleeping compartment for when I'm staying on site. That would be spot on, but they are very hard to find.

 

Edited February 17, 2019 by Big J

[Ratman]

6ft 8” [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] ft stands for “fucking tall” in your case then ??? ah well, keep us posted on your buy [emoji106]

[Ratman]

I just don't fit comfortably in a pickup now. Too reclined and too cramped (I'm 6ft 8"). 
 
Chassis cab Iveco 4x4 would be spot on. Custom back on it for tool and fuel storage, and a sleeping compartment for when I'm staying on site. That would be spot on, but they are very hard to find.
 

That looks very trick! [emoji106]

[Big J]

34 minutes ago, Ratman said:

6ft 8” ft stands for “fucking tall” in your case then ??? ah well, keep us posted on your buy

There is just a lot more space in the cab of a van than in a pickup. Getting in and out of a double cab pickup like a Hilux is not dignified!

[benedmonds]

https://carfromjapan.com/cheap-used-toyota-land-cruiser-pickup-2015-for-sale-5c1369191bafe272bbe82661

 

Edited February 17, 2019 by benedmonds

[6scotty6]

Hi J,

        Have you considered a Dodge Ram 1500? If fuel economy is an issue get one with a gas conversion.It isnt your normal pick up as iv had one as well as a Disco 4.They beat the disco hands down for comfort and a lot more.They also hold more , tow more and not an issue for Tax.

Regards 

Scott

[Big J]

52 minutes ago, benedmonds said:

https://carfromjapan.com/cheap-used-toyota-land-cruiser-pickup-2015-for-sale-5c1369191bafe272bbe82661

 

That is stunning, but after reading about HMRC's definition of a van, I think that this may not qualify. It doesn't carry 1000kg and has windows behind the driver. 

 

[Big J]

18 minutes ago, 6scotty6 said:

Hi J,

        Have you considered a Dodge Ram 1500? If fuel economy is an issue get one with a gas conversion.It isnt your normal pick up as iv had one as well as a Disco 4.They beat the disco hands down for comfort and a lot more.They also hold more , tow more and not an issue for Tax.

Regards 

Scott

I would love to try an American pickup. Fuel economy isn't really an issue for me.

[john k]

It's only because I sold the sawmill that I'm having to think of creative ways to avoid losing a lot in tax.

Did you not sell the sawmill business as a going concern?