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| 1834.1 | Much of a muchness | TASTY::JEFFERY | I do not think you wanted to do that! | Mon Jul 20 1992 10:58 | 7 |
| The ZX has more space as it is bigger.
I gather that the ZX has better ride.
I've tried the ZX Volcane and the Clio and liked both.
Mark.
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| 1834.2 | where to get the ZX | SQGUK::LEVY | The Bloodhound | Mon Jul 20 1992 13:51 | 7 |
| Hello Al,
How much does it cost for the ZX nad who rents them out?
Thanks
Malcolm
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| 1834.3 | Straight from the shop... | NZOMIS::TURRELL | nil et barstardum est vert il carborundum | Tue Jul 21 1992 03:33 | 28 |
| hi Malcolm,
the rental deal is offered straight from the manufacturer.
If you are a non-resident/dont earn Francs/rental period<180days
there is a tax break in French law that says a local manufacturer can
'sell' at normal list price less all tax and allowances. Renault and
Citroen have adopted this to provide a cheap (approx 10 pounds a day
for a ZX 1.4L) rental service of a new car with all insurance/AA/delivery
service costs included for overseas visitors (just encourages foreign
capital in the country I guess)
We looked at all the options that would get us into a car for a
period and this was the cheapest (irrespective of it being the simplest
and new car, less hassles with insurance's etc...)
Unfortunately New Zealand does not have a big representation of
Citroen or Renault so neither the ZX or Clio are avilable here - hence
the question.
Probably doesnt help at all huh??
regards
Al
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| 1834.4 | Questions. | ARRODS::BARROND | Snoopy Vs the Red_Barron | Tue Jul 21 1992 10:36 | 10 |
| Al
Can you post details of the French rental scheme you intend to use.
How did you locate the outlet, was it through an agent in New Zealand?
Is there a minimum rental period, you just mention less than 180 days?
Does it operate through airports such as Charles de Gaulle or Nice?
Cheers
Dave
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| 1834.5 | The ZX is bigger... | HEWIE::RUSSELL | HAL -> IBM; VMS -> Windows/NT | Tue Jul 21 1992 10:50 | 19 |
| as .1 said, the ZX is bigger than the Clio, but if there is only the two of
you that probably doesn't matter, unless you have a fair amount of luggage.
As both are hatchbacks, you could fold the rear seats down, and cover the
luggage with a blanket or something, but it could still be an open invitation
to a thief. The ZX has a good size boot.
The performance of either will be "acceptable" without being stunning (e.g,
Citroen don't even import the 1.1 ZX into the UK) but both will cruise at
a steady 80 without any problems.
So, you can either get a low spec, bigger ZX, or (probably a higher spec)
Clio, which will be smaller, and so easier to park, and slightly more
economical.
The CLio is about the same size as the Ford Fiesta, while the ZX is about
the size of the Ford Escort, if those models are sold in NZ.
Peter.
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| 1834.6 | Volcane and Reflex chest-basher! | SUBURB::DELANYS | | Tue Jul 21 1992 14:28 | 13 |
| Well, I'm a ZX Volcane chest-basher: I have one as my lease car... But
my wife has a 1.4 Reflex! So I reckon I can comment...
In some ways, the Reflex is a more 'rounded' (in ability terms) car
than the Volcane. It's also noticeably larger than the Clio in the boot
department. On the odd occasion I drive the Reflex, I always get out of
it feeling pleasantly surprised at its dynamics: you'd never guess it
was bottom of its range.
It's a great car!
Stephen
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| 1834.7 | hard to believe... | SQGUK::LEVY | The Bloodhound | Tue Jul 21 1992 14:46 | 9 |
| Hello Al,
That helps a lot! at about �10 a day it's probably worth hiring
in France for a holiday in Scandanavia. In Copenhagen prices start
from �28 a day!
Do you have a contact?
Malcolm
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| 1834.8 | what/where/who/why/when/$$$... | NZOMIS::TURRELL | nil et barstardum est vert il carborundum | Thu Jul 30 1992 03:59 | 73 |
| hi folks, (Dave (.4), Mal (.7))
Choice is ...........................................Citroen!
Only other reason ($price) is the amount of Reflex recommendations I
read here and in other notes. Clio seems to be an unknown quantity.
Information I had: (only NZ addresses/phone#'s etc...)
"Renault Eurodrive Tax Free Formula"
Renault Eurodrive (copy from my local Travel agent - their copy from
the local head office of Renault)
NZ address = Renault Eurodrive
...Auckland, NZ
Phone = 649-522-1313
Fax = 649-522-1414
"General Sales Agent Trade Reservations" (from the catalogue)
Atlantic and Pacific Travel
....Auckland, NZ
Phone = 649-377-0660 or 649-307-1801
Fax = 649-307-8873
MAARS AKLAGMM
Minimum period rental = 15 days. Maximum period = 180 days.
e.g. Clio 1.4L @ 23-27 days = NZ$70.00 (exchange this a.m. was .3318 to
the pound)
e.g.2 16V Clio 1.7L @ 23-27 days = NZ$80.00
misc - Clio's dont require 10K service. The other models do (R5, 19 and
21 variants). Rates dont include fuel, oil, services, personal effects
insurance. Car delivered for pick-up free of charge to the "Renault
DVSE centre, 186 avenue Jean-Jaures 75019 Paris" and other nominated
sites (e.g. Calais, major airports etc...). Automatic inclusion in
the "Renault TT Asistance Program" - free towing at accident/flat
battery/accomodation/etc.... (sounds like the Automobile Association
here in NZ / Englands equavilent??)
"CITROEN European Self-Drive"
Citroen Holiday Leasing
...Auckland, NZ
Phone = 649-276-1440
Fax = 649-276-1447
ZX Reflex for 27 days @ NZ$60.00
AX10 3 door for 30days @ NZ$43.00
BXGTI 1.9L 16V for 28days @ NZ$152.00
XM V6 for 28 days @ NZ$255.00
misc - basically the same as for Renault. Free delivery/pick-up to
Bordeaux airport/Calais terminal/Charles De Gaulle/Paris/Lyon/etc...
Also special deals on budget accomodation (vouchers).
Standard pick-up from central "Citroen Paris Delivery Centre (Citroen
Champ de Mars)". No free 1K service (as with Clio).
I guess a call to your local Renault or Citroen dealer is the way to
go.
Good luck!!
Al
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