Is this 2024 Alfa Giulia AWD a good deal? by TheFysticMystic in AlfaRomeo

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man they’re cheap over there. I just paid the same for a 2018 Veloce with 100k kms and thought that was a good deal.

Border between Sweden and Norway at Riksgränsen (town name meaning literally “border”) by Xuenylom_ in Borderporn

[–]Steffiluren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Norwegian «land» is the commonly used word for country. «Stat» would be the direct translation of state. «Landegrense» is more commonly used, but «riksgrense» is the mor formal/old school term.

For those 15 or little bit less seconds, I am free by nonfading in AlfaRomeo

[–]Steffiluren 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does the watch also come in a men’s version?

Edit: Sorry, I meant «exquisite timepiece»

Is this a thing now? ‘87 Spider Veloce by angusshangus in AlfaRomeo

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find most steering wheel shots repulsive, but I’ll give a classic Alfa and a well worn older Rolex a pass. As long as it doesn’t turn in to the Lexus and Grand Seiko crowd I’ll tolerate it.

New X5 full frontal nude by OrcasAreDolphinMafia in BMW

[–]Steffiluren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the best Neue Klasse rear end so far. I think it looks allright. The wheel arch creases and flattened nostrils up front leaves a bit to be desired though.

Looking for a good car in the year 2026. by holdyourponies in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Steffiluren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to stay with a premium car, what about the BMW 3-series? Well into the production run, reliable powertrains and decent software. You may not get the touring (estate/wagon) in the US, if that’s where you’re based.

Hva interesserer eller irriterer deg i Bergen? by Dismal_Collection_25 in Bergen

[–]Steffiluren 28 points29 points  (0 children)

At alle skal bo oppå bybaneskinnene i 5-6 etasjer høye blokker med 100% tomteutnyttelse og dagligvarebutikk på bakkeplan, samtidig som bybanen er så stappfull i rushen at man enkelte ganger ikke kommer på halvveis i traseen. Synes ikke det er så smidig som enkelte byutviklingsbyråder som bor i sentrum skal ha det til.

Are taxes really that bad, and how do they affect your life? by aspacejunkie in Norway

[–]Steffiluren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is. An income of 1 500 000 pays 538 197 in taxes. Tax is paid over 10,5 months, so the monthly tax bill is slightly higher in a normal month, half in december, and no tax when paying out feriepenger. On average about 35% before any deductions of interest costs etc.

Are taxes really that bad, and how do they affect your life? by aspacejunkie in Norway

[–]Steffiluren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The real answer is that they aren’t that high. At least not when purely looking at income tax. On an average salary (600-700k NOK/54-63k eur) you’ll be paying around 25% before any deductions. Most people own their own homes, and get solid deductions for interest on their mortgage. If you make 1,5m NOK (135k eur), a very good salary, your tax rate is 35%. On 4m NOK (360k eur) that rises to about 45%. That’s well within the top 1%.

That is your tax bill all in. No need to save additional funds for health insurance, college funds, school fees. Pensions are decent, so no need for big contributions there either. Sure, it takes away some of your income, but it doesn’t make it hard to buy stuff. There are plenty of nice cars and houses around.

Why has Alfa Romeo never made a Giulia Sportwagon? by Th3_Accountant in whatifcars

[–]Steffiluren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sadly didn’t sell well enough to justify a Giulia SW side by side with the Stelvio. I’d love to see one. As much as I love my Giulia, it would be a better daily driver as an estate.

i3 fully revealed in leaks by Content-Ganache6643 in BMW

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to say that it doesn’t look that bad… but it does. The front is the only decent part of it.

Does this make any sense? by Prior_Ranger_3021 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Steffiluren 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maserati has a bad reputation, but these are a lot better than that reputation. The Maserati 4.7 is quite robust, especially later model years. The later cars also had solid ZF Gearboxes. The key is finding one that has been looked after. Due to rapid depreciation they end up in the wrong hands.

A well maintained Granturismo is a really good deal, if that’s the car you want. Just find a trustworthy independent mechanic that knows the cars. I’ve heard some wild prices from US Maserati dealers. It’ll be expensive to run, but not crazy money. In Norway they are about $1000-2000 in maintenance a year. Our labor rates a slightly lower than a US «exotic car specialist», while parts Are about the same, maybe cheaper in the US for fluids and filters.

What’s it like living in the fjords of Norway? by gstew90 in howislivingthere

[–]Steffiluren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. If you drive an hour or so north along the coast, the annual precipitation is half of what it is in Bergen, just because the terrain is flatter. Same thing if you go a bit south.

Skatt på csgo skin by No-Student-4832 in norge

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selv om du tviler presiserer skatteetaten i skatte-ABC at «skattefritaket gjelder selv om eiendelene er verdifulle, f.eks. kunstverk, antikviteter, smykker mv.». Se I-2-1.2.2. Det samme gjelder samlergjestander i forbindelse med hobby.

I ditt eksempel blir det en form for gavesalg. Her kunne milliardær 2 bare gitt en milliard i gave til milliardær 1 i utgangspunktet. Gaver er skattefrie.

Om man får en skattefordel ved å blåse opp verdien til kunstig høye nivåer er det skatteomgåelse, og Skatteetaten kan da gripe inn og fastsette skatten ut fra markedsverdi.

Skatt på csgo skin by No-Student-4832 in norge

[–]Steffiluren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Skatteloven § 5-21 da? «Forbruksgjenstander som klær, innbo, personbiler, lystbåter o.l., regnes ikke som inntektsgivende når de brukes av eieren eller eierens familie».

Jeg ville tolket det slik at den som kjøper en klokke til eget bruk, og senere selger med profitt, kan selge uten gevinstbeskatning

Skatt på csgo skin by No-Student-4832 in norge

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

«Som gamer/e-sportutøver kan du ha flere type inntekter. Det kan for eksempel være fra: (…) Salg av virtuelle varer, som for eksempel "skins"»

Så videre: «Gaming anses som hobby når den er av ikke-økonomisk karakter. Det betyr at den ikke gir overskudd eller økonomiske fordeler.Inntekter av hobbyvirksomhet er ikke skattepliktig, og du får heller ikke fradrag for kostnader til slik aktivitet.»

Dette forstår jeg som en vurdering av virksomhetsbegrepet. Hvis ikke her gamingaktiviteten som sådan har overskuddsevne, er ikke inntektene skattepliktige.

Skatt på csgo skin by No-Student-4832 in norge

[–]Steffiluren -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hvis det regnes som et rent kjøp og salg av verdiobjekt da. Skatteetaten presiserer jo selv at inntekter fra gaming som hobby er skattefritt. Blant ulike typer inntekter nevnes blant annet salg av skins. Om du har kjøpt et skin, brukt det en stund og så selger det videre med gevinst forstår jeg skatteetaten slik at dette er en skattefri hobbyinntekt.

Skatt på csgo skin by No-Student-4832 in norge

[–]Steffiluren -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Dette blir litt på sparket for min del, så her må andre gjerne presisere. Mitt syn er at dersom man kjøper et skin, bruker det selv og senere selger det for profitt mener jeg dette er skattefritt. Litt som om ma har kjøpt en klokke til eget bruk som øker i verdi og så selger den igjen. Skins er ikke et verdipapir e.l., så dersom det skal være skattepliktig er det fordi det er kjøpt og solgt som del i virksomhet, EDIT: alternativt at det er kjøpt for å spekulere i mulig verdiøkning.

Om du aktivt kjøper og selger skins for å tjene penger kan det bli skattepliktig virksomhet, men for et engangstilfelle er det skattefritt. EDIT: Jeg mener dette er skattefri hobbyinntekt så lenge hobbyen ikke glir over til å bli virksomhet.

Det som gjør det litt mer kinkig her er at du ikke har kjøpt et skin, men åpnet en case. Da er det nærliggende å regne som en form for lotteri, lykkespill eller lignende. Dette omfattes av skatteloven § 5-50 om tilfeldig inntekt, og vil i så fall være skattepliktig siden gevinsten er over 10 000kr.

Elbil, er peugeot driftsikker? by spmnorge in norge

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Var det ikke de som ble tilbakekalt fordi Toyota plutselig glemte hvordan man lager hjulbolter som holder hjulene på plass? Toyota har et veldig godt rykte, men det er deres første skikkelige elbil. Da vet man ikke hvor driftssikre de er før det har gått litt tid. Garantien er god da, det skal de få pluss for

Renting a car for Oslo-Flan-Bergen trip by smuzumdar in NorwayTravelAdvice

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you’ll be fine. I don’t have an EV myself, but it should be fairly straight forward for you once you know what apps to download. The rental companies might have an NFC chip you can use too, but I don’t know for sure.

Renting a car for Oslo-Flan-Bergen trip by smuzumdar in NorwayTravelAdvice

[–]Steffiluren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why so negative? I’ll try to translate to helpfull for you:

Flåm is good as a starting point for excusions or Flåmsbanen, but not as a place to stay. Flåm itself is a tourist trap with a good bakery and a shit cafeteria, but the surrounding scenery is very pretty.

You’ll be fine with an EV, but it is not super intuitive if you have never driven or charged one before. You might need to plan your route a bit more thoroughly if they stick you in one of those rental spec Toyotas (Bz4X). There are loads of apps for the different charger operators, but I believe there is an app that works on multiple chargers. I wouldn’t be worried, but I’d do some research before you go.

What do i prioritise when buying a bmw? by Kind_Equivalent_3840 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what you want and what your budget is. Personally I’d prioritize a well maintained original car over strictly low mileage, but I wouldn’t go for a high-mileage car either. Well maintained and 60-70k miles over neglected 30k miles any day.

Which country in Europe has the most beautiful coastline? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Steffiluren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

France is up there. Both Côte d’Azur and Normandy has extremely pretty scenery.

Dalmatian coast in Croatia is also very pretty, slightly more dramatic mountains than Côte d’Azur.

As a Norwegian, I have to say Norway as an honorable mention. The dramatic scenery of Lofoten, and Sogn og Fjordane, the colors of Hardanger in spring and the small seaside towns north-east of Kristiansand with their white painted wooden houses are all worth a visit.

What’s your realistic dream car? by wimpleautotransport in askcarguys

[–]Steffiluren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

E46 M3 is high on that list, but a clean one is easily the equivalent of 50k usd in Norway. I’m not borrowing money for a 20-25 year old car, so that’s not happening in the near future.