Bannon Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Our faithful LHD Berlingo - bought a few year back in Belgium, has finally given up after 360,000k. No complaints, she was a good runner and little trouble. The thing is we are now looking for a second hand LHD and sort of wondered if they might be cheaper in the UK.We've done the usual web searches and many have vehicles on them that are either sold or do not seem to exist. One has had a nice little LHD on their site for weeks after even though it's been 'sold'. Talk about time wasting!Any ideas folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Bannon,Whilst it may not be a Citroen C4 you are after, it might be worth posing your question on this forum: www.c4owners.co.ukIt has a massive membership, both in the UK and Europe and I would imagine there will be somebody on there who may be able to help (albeit you may have to wait a couple of days for replies)...Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Save the head lamps and buy RHD in the UK.What did it die of ? I think my 306 is only just run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkeybar kid Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I did put a similar query in the " shopping " shopping for a car in Spain , but got no feed back so I feel like it was a stupid idea. Binned![:$]So I am following your thread - we want just a LHD , French reg small car , diesal, second hand no part ex but will pay in sterling.[:-))]We followed up 2 adverts in UK for above spec , the cars did not even exist when friends went to call cold! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 From what I have seen, LHD prices in the UK have rocketed to level or even dearer than French prices. It wasnt that long ago when you could hardly give away a LHD car in UK, but people have cottoned on to the fact that they can be worth decent money here, and are asking a lot for them now.The odd bargain still turns up, but its hard to find. Have a quick browse on ebay.co.uk with "LHD" in the search box. There are plenty for sale, but prices arent any cheaper than here, especially once you have factored in going to get it, driving it back to france and paying for certificate of conformity and possibly LHD headlights if the originals are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="milkeybar kid"]I did put a similar query in the " shopping " shopping for a car in Spain , but got no feed back so I feel like it was a stupid idea. Binned![:$]So I am following your thread - we want just a LHD , French reg small car , diesal, second hand no part ex but will pay in sterling.[:-))]We followed up 2 adverts in UK for above spec , the cars did not even exist when friends went to call cold! [:D][/quote]Not such a stupid idea. [:D]I often see fairly new Renault cars on Spanish plates for sale on the forecourt of the local Renault dealer.Sorry if I missed your earlier posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="dave21478"]From what I have seen, LHD prices in the UK have rocketed to level or even dearer than French prices. It wasnt that long ago when you could hardly give away a LHD car in UK, but people have cottoned on to the fact that they can be worth decent money here, and are asking a lot for them now.The odd bargain still turns up, but its hard to find.[/quote]Quite true, I bought my current car in UK and paid something like a £1k premium over what the equivalent RHD would have cost, but crucially still cheaper than what it would have cost in France ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Well....I've managed to locate a suitable LHD vehicle in the UK at what seems a fair price, trouble is, I do not know the dealer or his reputation. Not to 'name and shame anyone' but would it be OK do you think to ask on this forum about this particular dealer to see if anybody has had dealing with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Try it. The worst that should happen is the moderators will 'edit' your post [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 [quote user="Tandem_Pilot"]Try it. The worst that should happen is the moderators will 'edit' your post [:)][/quote]Do it todayThere on day off[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 [quote user="Bannon"]I've managed to locate a suitable LHD vehicle in the UK at what seems a fair price, trouble is, I do not know the dealer or his reputation. Not to 'name and shame anyone' but would it be OK do you think to ask on this forum about this particular dealer to see if anybody has had dealing with them?[/quote]There's no problem asking for opinions about a specific company. However, posters who reply should bear in mind the forum Code of Conduct, which states:There is to be no'naming and shaming' on the site. If you have any complaints aboutparticular individuals/companies then contact the relevant parties orauthorities.Users must not post messages which: Are insulting, abusive,racist, sexist, or derogatory in any way to others, whether they areindividuals or companies, users of the Forum or not. Make libellous comments about individuals or companies. Forum moderators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I bought my BMW from my local concessionaire. He gave me a good deal with extras thrown in. The car was about the same price as an equivalent RHD model in the UK (but who wants one of those in France) and marginally more expensive than if I bought one in Germany. However, by the time I'd factored in travel costs, potential disappointment after viewing, import costs etc, the difference just wasn't worth the hassle.I also get excellent customer service....... [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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