Conference terri::cars_uk

    They wanted �7,500 for my GSI (28,000 miles) about 5 months ago if that
    gives you any idea of what to expect.

	Terry Hiscock here in Newbury has just ordered a replacement for his
GSi2000 Cavalier, you could try calling him on ext 6023 (0635 526023), he may be
interested in striking a deal with you if he doesn't want it.

Andy

    I would be interested in purhasing a PEUGEOT 405 Estate on completion
    of its lease. Is there anyone with such a car that they do not wish to
    buy themselves with a lease expiry Jan to Mar 1994?
    
    Any model, any engine.
     
    Please mail Steve Wells @UCG or phone 7782-1412
    

Mike Coggins is getting rid of his as soon as his V6 arrives


	Ian

    Hi,
    
    	I am looking to buy a diesel of some description (Fiesta or
    Escort but other models considered) with a minimum capacity of 1.6.
    I am exploring several options - buying ex-lease and buying from a
    dealer/private ('F' Reg for insurance purposes).
    
    Does anyone have an ex-lease car up for grabs or know of anyone
    privately that is selling one. I have scoured the local rags but they
    seem to be scarcer than rocking horse fertilizer. Apparantly there is a
    number for Hertz where they will fax you list of ex-lease cars with
    prices - anyone know the number?
    
    Also, does anyone in Reading have any adverts of local dealers with
    diesels? Numbers and prices would be appreciated.
    
    
    Many thanks in advance,
    Gary.      

    Could also try car auctions might be interesting if nothing else.

    My Peugeot 309 GLD is up for grabs - see 4.last
    
    
    Ian.

    Ian,
    
    	4,500 is a bit steep for my pocket I was looking more in the
    3000-3500 range hence Fiestas and Escorts.
    
    Discovered the yellow FreeAds paper. Looks quite good but have to pick
    it up on Thursdays when it comes out as apparantly things shift fast in
    there.
    
    Cheers,
    Gary 

	Mine will be Ex-Lease towards the end of next month (November) when my
Xantia VSX Turbo Diesel is delivered.

	It has just done 3,318 miles in 16 days down to the Algarve and back with
no trouble, cruising at 3,500 RPM (88MPH) for hours on end.  Haven't worked out
the fuel consumption yet.

	Arrived home 07:45 Sunday, yesterday it wouldn't start - it is in 
Concorde Garage in Wokingham being fixed at the moment.  Looks like a Glowplug
AND an air-in-fuel system (Can't bleed it out) set of problems.

	If anyone is interested, Hertz were asking for �5975.00 (plus �40.00 for
DIGITAL) about six weeks ago, when the milage was 42,XXX.  It is now 46,350 ish,
 with a month to go, so a requote might be in order.

	Was thinking that I might find out to which Car Auction the car will go
when Hertz take it back, 'cos I don't think it will fetch anything like five
grand, much less the six they are asking for it via DIGITAL!  Apparently, Hertz
will tell you which Auction if you ask, as I no longer have any interest in 
buying the car (but interested in what it fetches), I shan't ask unless someone
else is interested.

			Malcolm (DTN 830-2864, @REO).

    �Hertz were asking for �5975.00...
    �about six weeks ago, when the milage was 42,XXX.  It is now 46,350
    �so a requote might be in order.
    
    Just for info Hertz will not requote even if the mileage has
    significantly increased.
    
    If you ask for a quote I would advise that you give the anticipated
    end of lease mileage and not the current mileage of the car.
    
    Royston

Be carefull on the mileage that you quote, as Hertz have the service records, 
which show the mileage at the last time you visited a garage etc.!!!

				Malcolm.

Working out the value of my car whn I bought it I came to the conclusion that 
it was no bargain basement, nor was it showroom price, but pitched reasonably 
in between.

Diesels, especially Citroen/Pug turbo's are in demand now more than ever, so 
the price you've been quoted I believe is good I wouldn't be surprised if it 
exceeded this at auction.

Richard

    
    
    Has anyone out there requested a purchase price for their ex-lease
    Mazda 323F SE EXEC with aprox. 47,000 miles on the clock ?????
    
    I'm thinking about buying mine.....
    
    Ian.

    Does anyone out there have a car coming off-lease shortly, preferably
    Astra size, not too expensive (second-car) ?  If so, and you are in a
    position to request a price for it, I'd like to hear from you.
    
    Thanks, Mike King@BSO, 0935-704343 / 0831-547667
    
    

        These Astras are on the November "Hertz Car Sales" list 
        (received this morning):

        1.2 Merit 5dr man.  Oct90(H)  Blue      44823miles  �3,750
        1.4 Merit 5dr man.  Mar90(G)  White     68557       �3,350
        1.4I GLS  5dr man.  Aug92(K)  White     43797       �5,950
        1.8 CDI   5dr man.  Oct90(G)  Met Blue  52711       �4,500

        081-847-2229.  Gt. West Road, Brentford.

How do we go about getting hold of this list ??

Can we get it automatically or do we have to have your "contacts" ??

Barry

    The McWegg has now passed the list to me.
    
    The no. on the letter is 081 847 2229 ' Hertz Car Sales.
    
    The list is titled ' Discount price list - vehicles 4mths to 4yrs in
    age '.
    
    They are mostly high mileage (as you might expect) and don't look 
    very much like bargains but it does say that you get a 1yr AA premier
    warranty.
    
    If you want any more prices posted here let me know what you are
    interested in (they are mainly Ford and Vauxhalls).
    
    Royston

    I'm sort of in the market for a Pug 205 TD, high mileage no problem, in
    fact I'd prefer a high-mileage late one to an older low-mileage one.
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    Sorry Laurie, the only pugs listed are 405's.
    
    Royston

    I'm not surprised. The 205 TD is extremely hard to find, which explains
    the price. What sort of prices are we talking about for the 405s then?
    TD versions only, saloon or estate. I shouldn't be surprised to see
    them only slightly more expensive that the 205s
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    �What sort of prices are we talking about for the 405s
    
    1.9 GR 4DR      K reg / Sep 92    67k miles        �5250
    1.9 GLD Est     J reg / Nov 91    74k miles        �5995
    2.0 SRi 4DR     K reg / Mar 93    17k miles        �7995
    
                                     
    Royston

RE:       <<< Note 2162.22 by COMICS::SHELLEY "Always with the -ve waves" >>>
    
    Thanks Royston.
    
�    1.9 GLD Est     J reg / Nov 91    74k miles        �5995

    Did they make the 1.9 in 1991? I thought that came out in late '92,
    when I bought mine. Not a bad price though, unless it's the 1.7.
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    �Did they make the 1.9 in 1991?
    
    The second hand car info in my What Car mag shows the 1.9 GLD Est from
    '89 onwards.
    
    Royston

    I stand corrected.

    RE: .26
    
    Yeah, I had spotted that. What I really want is a 205 TD. I spoke the
    the Finance Committee over the weekend, and the idea of another 405 is
    most definitely "not on"!
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    Just for a laugh.......
    
    PHH quoted �9,500 for
    Volvo 850 GLT auto (cruise added after del.)
    @40,000 lease up on 1st August. (3 years birthday)
    
    Before anyone jumps, this car has a history of bits being replaced (one
    of the first 850's into UK in 92). Suffice to say after buying the 340
    on release in NL and this in the U.K. I'll never touch another
    "tractor" until it's been on the market for 10 years.
    I have some "luxury" blue mats up for b.r.o. (I purchased them
    privately to replace the rubber crud, in the delusions of maybe 
    keeping the car.....)
    Mail to James Gay @NEW if you want more info
    Jim

    Does anyone know which local auctions do Lease Plan take their DiGital
    end of lease cars to. The car I'm interested in was originally PHH
    before lease plan took over. 
    Is there stil a list available from the leasing company similar to the 
    Hertz list in 4.606
    
    I have mailed lease plan. I will post the reply on this note when I
    receive it

    Hertz dispose of their own vehicles in Isleworth, Middx.
    
    PHH send their cars to CMA in Leeds 0113 828686.
    
    Lease Plan also use CMA for cars only a year or so old, older cars they
    send to ICA in Bristol.

    Thanks for posting those numbers. Is there a number for ICA in Bristol ?
    
    Do the cars go through auction or can you get price lists like Hertz ?
    
    Royston

    Royston,
    
    These were my exact questions to Lease plan. I will post the replies.
    
    I have also requested how to know which day a certain car arrives at 
    Auction.
    

    from Yp...
    
    			   Independent Car Auctions
                             Kingsland Trading Estate,
                              St.Philips, Avon, BS 2 0JR
                              Bristol         (0117) 9555141
    

    			     Central Motor Auctions
                             Pontefract Rd
                              Rothwell, West Yorkshire,
                              Leeds           (0113) 2828686
    

    At CMA in Leeds the car auctions are on Monday (Traders only)
    Wednesday and Saturday.
    
    Starts at 11am during the week, 12pm Saturday.
    

    Lease Plan have only taken over the PHH and Hertz fleets in the sense 
    that they administer their fleets for Digital. PHH and Hertz still own 
    the cars and sell them at the end of their contracts.
    
    Hertz 0181 8476000
    PHH 01793 887000
    LEASE PLAN 01753 797299
    
    The above phone numbers are the contact numbers for each leasing
    company, they would have no objection to you calling if you have a 
    general query about the  purchase of vehicles.