Twizy Deal - £15 per month

[Martin_M]

http://www.bristolstreet.co.uk/new-car-deals/renau...

Quite tempting for a bit of fun. I realise the battery lease is on top of this but still pretty cheap all things considered. I need to see if my 6 foot 4 frame can get comfy in one before taking the plunge.

[CAPP0]

They do look like a hoot but I wonder how quickly the novelty would wear off.

Looks like the (compulsory) battery lease is about £60 pcm, taking it to £75. Half the cost of a battery-included Zoe with more range, more equipment, more seats, more heating, more a/c, more safety, etc. Hmm…..

[johnnyreggae]

Nice try but its £ 150 per month (look at the total credit amount) plus batteries so £ 200 total

[Martin_M]

CAPP0 said:

They do look like a hoot but I wonder how quickly the novelty would wear off.

Looks like the (compulsory) battery lease is about £60 pcm, taking it to £75. Half the cost of a battery-included Zoe with more range, more equipment, more seats, more heating, more a/c, more safety, etc. Hmm…..

It remains the advertised price so long as you are happy to pay the GFV at the end, no? (or hand the car back).

I looked at the Zoe and I do like it but the Twizy is just so different. I often have crazy ideas though...such as trading an M135i in for an Abarth 595 lol

I would buy the doors, aftermarket windows and then enjoy pottering about with it over time and adding/changing things. I just wonder if I'd feel like an idiot driving it lol

[EddieSteadyGo]

johnnyreggae said:

Nice try but its £ 150 per month (look at the total credit amount) plus batteries so £ 200 total

How did you work that out? I make it to be the lease cost + battery e.g. £75 / month + £298 setup fee.

[johnnyreggae]

Sorry - yes it really is fifteen quid.....

[anonymous-user]

Less than two grand over the term. Luckily I have absolutely no use for one because even as just a gadget/toy I find it pretty tempting.

[pherlopolus]

I told Mrs P I'd like one for easter as it is Egg shaped, I've got some work to do...

[Butter Face]

Utterly mad deal

[pherlopolus]

if they did a battery charge for 3000 miles at say £35, all in £50 it would be better... Insurance quote of £175.00 is a little off-putting for what is essentially a toy.

Of course in Telford EV cars get free parking at the station, so if you feel happy leaving it in the station car park all day (or for a couple of days) it would pay for itself easily. How secure are they with the doors?

[LouD86]

I'm going to be calling these guys at lunch. It would suit the OH perfectly for her 3 mile commute, and at that cost, why the hell not!

[Henry Fiddleton]

That's a great deal.

Tempted for my station commute.

[CAPP0]

pherlopolus said:

How secure are they with the doors?

From what I recall, about as secure as one with no doors! I don't think the standard doors even HAVE windows - the side screens, which just clip on, are a further option I think?

[Butter Face]

CAPP0 said:

pherlopolus said:

How secure are they with the doors?

From what I recall, about as secure as one with no doors! I don't think the standard doors even HAVE windows - the side screens, which just clip on, are a further option I think?

All correct.

They are fun, but odd, to drive with no doors!

[HTP99]

Butter Face said:

Utterly mad deal

Last month, Renault were chucking mental money at Twizy's, ZOE's and Kangoo ZE's that were at dealers for registration this quarter, I didn't take much notice as we aren't stuck with any of them but the figures were pretty eye watering.

I should imagine this Twizy deal is as a result of one or two that the dealer has and that Renault want regsitered.

[Martin_M]

LouD86 said:

I'm going to be calling these guys at lunch. It would suit the OH perfectly for her 3 mile commute, and at that cost, why the hell not!

How did you get on?

I believe the Renault 'windows' aren't the best and still leave a gap but there's another non-Renault supplier online who manufacture and supply a better version.

[Martin_M]

I would enjoy creating something like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyS1LnDodu8

...but no doubt Renaultsport has invested tens of thousands in it!

[LordFlathead]

Tried to buy one as a toy but told they were "finding it difficult to locate stock". Promised a call before close of business last Friday (when the deal ends) and no return call.

Did anyone here manage to secure one?

[Martin_M]

LordFlathead said:

Tried to buy one as a toy but told they were "finding it difficult to locate stock". Promised a call before close of business last Friday (when the deal ends) and no return call.

Did anyone here manage to secure one?

Not exactly surprising in this day and age but it gets to me when they can't give you the courtesy of a simple telephone call.

[Amateurish]

Martin_M said:

LordFlathead said:

Tried to buy one as a toy but told they were "finding it difficult to locate stock". Promised a call before close of business last Friday (when the deal ends) and no return call.

Did anyone here manage to secure one?

Not exactly surprising in this day and age but it gets to me when they can't give you the courtesy of a simple telephone call.

Same experience here. Phoned on Friday to do the deal - was told that they had stock etc, they would call back to finalise deal. Never did!