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To take company car or allowance?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by BasketballReasons, Dec 28, 2015.

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  1. BasketballReasons

    BasketballReasons Contributing Member

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    Hey guys.

    Long story short, I just got offered a 7-month interim job at a company in Europe.

    They offered me two different types of contracts (one with a company car and one without one).

    If I take the car I get: unlimited gas, insurance and repair.
    If I don't take the car I get: An extra 200€ ($220). No taxes on that. That's 1400€ over 7 months.

    I already own a decent car (obviously the company one would be better) and the job isn't that close to home. I will try to commute a couple of days per week but I know that I'll end up going 4/5 days with my car (because its more convenient as I often move around after work - practice and girlfriend's house).

    What would you guys take?

    I really have a tough time deciding and would love to hear some of your takes.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 BasketballReasons, Dec 28, 2015
  2. Haymitch

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    I would take the car in a heartbeat.
     
    #2 Haymitch, Dec 28, 2015
  3. HoustonTexas

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    I'd take the car.

    Gas will probably take up at least half of your allowance based on how much you think you're going to be driving.
     
    #3 HoustonTexas, Dec 28, 2015
  4. RedRedemption

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    Unlimited gas, insurance, and repair seems like an easy choice.
     
    #4 RedRedemption, Dec 28, 2015
  5. Invisible Fan

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    Take the car and get your money's worth on the weekends
     
    #5 Invisible Fan, Dec 28, 2015
  6. LonghornFan

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    Free car, free gas, free insurance...take the car.
     
    #6 LonghornFan, Dec 28, 2015
  7. Fyreball

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    Echoing everyone else in here. Taking the car is the right choice.
     
    #7 Fyreball, Dec 28, 2015
  8. Mr. Clutch

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    You already have a car that you are paying insurance and maintenance on.

    Unless you spend that much in gas, I'd take the money.
     
    #8 Mr. Clutch, Dec 28, 2015
  9. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Take the car!

    DD
     
    #9 DaDakota, Dec 28, 2015
  10. Mr. Clutch

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    So if I'm reading this correctly, you're not moving for this job? You still have access to your current car?
     
    #10 Mr. Clutch, Dec 28, 2015
  11. BasketballReasons

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    Yes.

    I have a car for which I am paying insurance+gas.

    I can't sell it as I will need it again in 7 months, hence the pickle.
     
    #11 BasketballReasons, Dec 28, 2015
  12. Mr. Clutch

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    So really the question is how much gas money you'll save driving the company car.

    Not sure if you want to just cancel insurance for 7 months. And there may still be some basic maintenance you have to do on your current car.

    What is your monthly gas expense currently?
     
    #12 Mr. Clutch, Dec 28, 2015
  13. Kim

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    There could be an option where you garage your car for 7 months and pay a cheaper rate instead of just cancelling the insurance.
     
    #13 Kim, Dec 28, 2015
  14. vlaurelio

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    company car + be an uber or grabcar driver if possible hehe
     
    #14 vlaurelio, Dec 28, 2015
  15. Junkyard_Dog

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    If you can use the car for other things not related to work then yeah I'd take the car
     
    #15 Junkyard_Dog, Dec 28, 2015
  16. BamBam

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    Do the math, if you can save half the money then ...

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    #16 BamBam, Dec 28, 2015
  17. thejav

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    Take the money..you have a car...
     
    #17 thejav, Dec 28, 2015
  18. Dei

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    Car means penis in Albania.
     
    #18 Dei, Dec 28, 2015
  19. peleincubus

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    i would take the car i guess. if not take the 1,400 euros and put them directly towards your car to pay it off faster and save on interest.
     
    #19 peleincubus, Dec 28, 2015
  20. fadeaway

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    Take the penis.
     
    #20 fadeaway, Dec 28, 2015
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