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I'd argue you are not a proper contractor if you have to take finance out for just an Aston....'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Depends how cheap the finance is. If you want a brand new car it can be stupidly cheaper to take the finance after a broker has discounted the price...Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI'd argue you are not a proper contractor if you have to take finance out for just an Aston....merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostDepends how cheap the finance is. If you want a brand new car it can be stupidly cheaper to take the finance after a broker has discounted the price...
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HAHAAHAHA knew it was coming...Originally posted by northernladuk View PostHave you spoken to your car financer?
No his inside IR35, i don't talk to people inside IR35Comment
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NLUK means he bought his Dacia Sandero for cash.....Originally posted by PetroDollarWarrior View PostEm, not sure what that means..."not a proper contractor", if I have to finance a car?Have you tried switching it off and back on again??Comment
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WOWOriginally posted by PetroDollarWarrior View PostCurrently a 2011 Aston Martin Virage prior to that V8 Vantage. Both totally ridiculous and impractical cars......but hey , life is short!
Love it mate !!! I could do it but the Mrs would defo depart Bravo my fellow contractor.Comment
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HAAHA ... Nope his still driving around in his 1990's Nissan Micra which he bought out of his first day's contracting.Originally posted by Intel View PostNLUK means he bought his Dacia Sandero for cash.....Comment
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What's wrong with that? I might be a contractor but I'm still a Yorkshire guy so tight as a gnats chuff!Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHAAHA ... Nope his still driving around in his 1990's Nissan Micra which he bought out of his first day's contracting.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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And he will be retired, sipping fine wine at 50, and you will be working another 20 years longer, as you pissed the money up the wall. The good times/IT contracting isn't going to last forever, far from it.Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHAAHA ... Nope his still driving around in his 1990's Nissan Micra which he bought out of his first day's contracting.
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