Friday, March 03, 2000
Hamilton selling year-old cars
BY RANDY McNUTT
The Cincinnati Enquirer
HAMILTON — Looking for a good deal on a late-model used car? Call the city building.
Hamilton on Thursday offered for sale 31 1999 cars and trucks.
It is the second year the city has decided to sell some of its administrative fleet a little early.
“It reduces our operating costs considerably,” said Dan Winland, fleet maintenance supervisor. “By selling them after one (model) year, it helps our cost-effectiveness.
“We've run them a year at no cost, except for the routine maintenance. We'll sell them for what we purchased them for.”
The vehicles include seven Dodge Intrepids at $16,500 each; six Jeep Cherokees at $17,500 each; 14 Plymouth Breezes at $11,500 each; two Dodge Caravans at $16,000 each; and two Dodge Ram 2500 trucks at $19,000 each. All have fewer than 8,000 miles; most fewer than 5,000.
They carry the city's blue logos on the doors, but Mr. Winland said they will be removed before sale. The vehicles are red, gold, green, white, slate, platinum and champagne.
“All the vehicles are in good shape and have been driven by administrators,” he said. “They are not abused. They are not working vehicles.”
The vehicles may be test-driven 2-5 p.m. weekdays.People must call to make arrangements to see the vehicles.
Calls should be directed to Hamilton's purchasing department at 868-5859. Prospec tive buyers must give the city $100 while financing is being arranged.
Mr. Winland said last year's sale was successful, so the city decided to sell the cars early again this year.
“Spring is coming and people are looking for cars,” he said.
“We decided not to wait until the fall, as we've done in the past. The way the phones have been ringing, it looks like we're getting a lot of interest already.”
Mr. Winland said the city decided to sell the vehicles early to save money over time. Many cities keep their vehicles longer, however. In fact, Hamilton keeps some of its vehicles for years.
In Fairfield, Police Chief Michael Dickey said cruisers and city staff cars are sent out to auction at 80,000 to 100,000 miles.
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