| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1986.1 | Try Wheelers in Newbury | CYCLIC::TURNER | | Wed Jan 13 1993 12:09 | 4 |
| If you can get to Newbury I found Wheelers to be very helpful when I was test
driving cars last year.
Barrie.
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| 1986.2 | Try Baldocks | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | Hypodeemic nerdle | Wed Jan 13 1993 12:51 | 14 |
| Sharon,
Contact Fleet dept at Baldocks in Bracknell - 0344 54444.
They supply Renaults to Digital (via Hertz/PHH) and were very helpfull
when I tried to get a drive in a Clio 16v. They contacted Renault UK
and delivered one to me here at Basingstoke.
I take it that this is a lease car we're talking about. A 1.4 RT seems
very low spec and would come in well under the car allowance. Why not
look at something a bit more up market as the 16v is only a little bit
more.
Roy
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| 1986.3 | Oh to have a 16v | KERNEL::LEYLANDS | Sharon Leyland | Wed Jan 13 1993 16:19 | 9 |
| Roy
I would go for the 16v but I need under a 1400 cc for tax reasons as I
do not do enough mileage and am therefore underpaying.
Thanks for the advice, I will try Baldocks.
Regards
Sharon
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| 1986.4 | solution for that wee problem | SIOG::KANE | The clot, thickens... | Wed Jan 13 1993 16:28 | 3 |
| Buy a drill
Mike
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| 1986.5 | are you set on a clio? | CURRNT::PAYNE_A | Just between you and me, ... | Wed Jan 13 1993 16:28 | 8 |
| Why not try the Peugeot 106 XSi if you're looking for a tax-saver. I
was going for one until I thought 'Sod it' and went for the Clio (the
16v price had dropped somewhat at that time).
Also bare/bear in mind that the car tax laws are due to change sometime
soon.
Andy
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| 1986.6 | What it is????? | KERNEL::LEYLANDS | Sharon Leyland | Wed Jan 13 1993 16:34 | 8 |
| What engine is a Peugeot 106 XSi and is it supposed to be a lot better
than a CLIO? I'm not dead set but that is the only one that has
interested me so far.
Sharon
p.s. I called Baldock's and I can have a test drive on Friday, thanks
for that Roy.
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| 1986.7 | | BAHTAT::HILTON | Beer...now there's a temporary solution | Wed Jan 13 1993 16:36 | 4 |
| The tax law changes COULD be anytime in the future, it's a gamble
buying a car based in changes that may happen in months or years.
Greg
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| 1986.8 | | CURRNT::PAYNE_A | Just between you and me, ... | Wed Jan 13 1993 17:14 | 6 |
| The 106XSi has a 1.4 engine (the same as is in the Citroen AX GTi)
, 100 BHp I believe. Seems to be rated the best super-mini type thingy
in most mags whereas the Clio 16v tends to be compared in the hot-hatch
categories. Why not give one a look.
Andy
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| 1986.9 | | TRUCKS::BEATON_S | I Just Look Innocent | Thu Jan 14 1993 08:44 | 18 |
| Performance-wise the Peugeot 106 XSi - or is it XTi - (1.4 litres) is as
good as the 205 GTi (1.6 litres); it's also just as roomy inside as the
205. The 106 is also one of the better built generations of Peugeots.
I drive a 205 GT (1.4 litres without the fuel injection) and whenever I
bring a passenger along whose only previous experience of a 1.4 engine
is in, say, an Escort, they're always amazed at the acceleration... and
that's under normal driving conditions... I pay to fix my car so I
drive it accordingly. I've had similar comments from people who are
used to driving bigger engined cars too.
I'd certainly advise trying out both cars... The Rover Metro and
Citroen AX GT are worth a try too !
Reargards,
Stephen
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| 1986.10 | | UPROAR::EVANSG | Gwyn Evans @ IME - Open DECtrade -> DTN 769-8108 | Thu Jan 14 1993 12:28 | 2 |
| Is the VW Polo G40 still available, as wasn't that a 1.3 litre with
better performance than the previous cars mentioned?
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| 1986.11 | | CURRNT::PAYNE_A | Just between you and me, ... | Thu Jan 14 1993 14:00 | 7 |
| The reports I read about the G40 basically said 'nice engine, pity
about the rest'. I seem to remember that the road holding/comfort was a
bit less than expected. Could be worth a try though. They seemed to be
very popular in Portugal when I was on my hols last year, so someones
buying them!
Andy
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| 1986.12 | Goes but doesnt stop ! | WELCLU::DREW | Not another marzipan mercenary ! | Thu Jan 14 1993 19:05 | 9 |
|
Bear in mind that the Polo is to be replaced by a newer version
soon.........the G40 has only fair performance in real terms but
is surprisingly quick for a 1300. The one I drove had well dodgy
brakes though....from what I hear that is a common problem.
Graham.
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| 1986.13 | | BAHTAT::FORCE6::hilton | Party on Dudes | Fri Jan 15 1993 13:51 | 3 |
| Have you looked at the new micra?
Nissan are advertising 58.8 mpg I think!
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| 1986.14 | Hooked... | KERNEL::LEYLANDS | Sharon Leyland | Fri Jan 15 1993 16:37 | 12 |
| Well I had the test drive today and I'm hooked. This car is perfect
for me.
I have put in a quote for all possible optional extras (I think there
are are only about 6 - ABS, power steering, alarm...) to see how much I
can get for my allowance.
Any hints on how long Car Fleet take to turn round a quote these days??
Regards
Sharon
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| 1986.15 | Don't hold your breath. | BAHTAT::DODD | | Mon Jan 18 1993 17:27 | 5 |
| I sent mine off on 14/12/92 - nothing yet. I rang to see how things
were progressing and was told that there was a backlog of 140 waiting
for processing.
Andrew
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