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£41,000 is a crazy price to pay for a cab.

I like the vito but even I would consider a top spec TX rather than pay that sort of money.

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IDFIMH

more zeros than pearl harbour

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Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most

Agreed.
If this is true, they are just shooting themselves in the foot.

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isnt that £9200 of tax allowances over 4 years?.....

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Plus VAT.

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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

Believe me, don't get Mercury X2

£41,000 ????
Jeez,that's a bit steep.I paid £33,000 for mine! (Cab Direct)

One thing to throw into the equation is the warranty.I am now on 96000 miles (18 months).If I had bought a TX4 then my warranty would expire next month whereas I've got the full 3 years with the Vito.

I know which I'd rather drive...still going like a dream....and no burnt smell this time

Steve

They work, but passengers in London have enough trouble with opening and closing a hinged door, never mind one that operates on an automatic basis.

It's now my opening line.

'leave the doors'

Like speaking to a brick wall.

But your one wouldn't be licensed for London, so that would be a small problem for me.

I have a 3 year warranty (so does the TX4) but it's limited to 100'000 as far as I'm aware.

I only do around 25K a year, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I think I'm going to start changing the cab every two years like a lot of London drivers do, to get the maximum trade in / resale value.

2012 is the start of the 15 year age limit, so it will probably be a good time for me (and the driver buying one of my immaculate cabs) to trade it up for a new cab.

Make the most of the low Tx4 prices, i predict a rise next year....

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London Taxi Company announces Euro V strategy

The London Taxi Company has today announced its strategy to introduce Euro V compliant engines. Like all automotive manufacturers, The London Taxi Company has to introduce a Euro V compliant engine and this is planned for launch in January 2012. Euro V compliance will be achieved through modifications to the current VM Motori engine, and will be the only change made to the new model line up of TX4 Style and Elegance already in the showrooms.

Euro V is all about the reduction of particulates and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) through the tail pipe. To achieve this The London Taxi Company have worked with their partners VM to modify the exhaust and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) aspects of the existing VM Motori engine. There are no other body or specification changes being made to the vehicle. It is anticipated that the introduction of Euro V engines will increase the vehicle’s price. The current London Taxi Company TX4 range starts at only £28,995 on the road.

In London all new vehicles registered after April 2012 must be Euro V compliant, however vehicles with Euro IV engines registered before April 2012 will be able to operate without modification for 15 years in line with the Mayor’s recent Air Quality Strategy announcement.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Rob Laidler said “We’re announcing our strategy for the introduction of Euro V today, so that drivers and owners understand our plans for the future. We recently made a radical change to our model range with the removal of Bronze, Silver and Gold, and the introduction of Style and Elegance models from only £28,995. When we introduce the Euro V engine next year it will be the only change to the vehicle. There won’t be any other specification or mechanical differences.”

Inevitably.

But I bet it won't be to £41K like KPM are planning to do in April.

Lti/Mann o are only in business cos of London - they don't do themselves any favours with regards to customer service etc in Leeds anyway- everyone is trading in for the new peugeot premier here - at £17 k lti have no chance competing - I was a tx fan after having a 1 , 2 and a 4 but at 30k a time in this climate I'm afraid no more for me and even the long standing tx salesman has left for pastures new!!!!! The prem is cheap and yes u get what u pay for but at that price you can afford to trade in every few years or run it into the ground. The tx is 5k over priced if u ask me and the trade in isn't as good as people make out. You are better selling it privately if anything - but with an auto running at 30p a mile and the road tax over £400 bar who can afford to run one??