CaptainSensible

A late welcome from another ex-Leon Cupra R owner. Mine wasn't tuned though, so the Zed feels a bit quicker. But the Zed is soooo much better at gettting the power down and handling is in a different league. It's a shame Cupra Rs have started to become chav wagons, they are still the best looking hot hatch ever made IMO.

That's what I acknowledged Maz To be fair the OPs username is not going to make a lot of sense if he doesn't get a black one

In terms of speed the E46 M3 and 350Z posted the same times around the Top Gear test track so equally capable. I also considered an M3 instead fo a Zed, but they are waaaaay to common. I prefer something a bit more exclusive.

Surely some clever scientist can find a way to melt down chavs into oil. After isn't oil a by product of fossilised animal remains? That would a) Solve many of societies problems and increase fuel supplies for all us petrol heads. The world would be such a happier place.

Similar thing happened to me, except it was a Mucielago. Sounded and he gave me the One day I shall have one of my own.

If I'd had the budget when I was buying I would have bought an 07, but I didn't so got an 06. Not that I am in any way disappointed, I'm sure whatever you get you will be overjoyed with

In your original pro's and con's list you missed out for me is the best thing about the Zed and that is the noise it makes. Sheer heaven, just make sure you hit some tunnels when you go for a test drive and you will have no hesitation in getting your cheque book out

Done

My last car was called Black Thunder, because it was Black and it went like Thunder. My Zed is also Black so intially I called him Black Thunder the Second, but that was a bit of of a mouthful so it changed it to Japo Rocket, or Rocky for short. Sad I know

I came from a 1.8T Leon Cupra R. Zed is a totaly different animal. I do miss the turbo thump but the power delivery is so linear on the Zed it is so much fun just revving the nuts of its. Plus you have the glorious noise, which I swear makes it feel faster. But as others said going to rear wheel drive forces you to become a much more skilled driver, a process which I am thoroughly enjoying. I did love my Cupra R, but the Zed is a league above. You won't be disappointed if you change.

A pretty favourable review I'd say. Makes me want one anyway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwr-wi-s ... re=related

Nope its Sydenham Road in totterdown, no where near!

Trust me, you should have seen the guy. He wasn't doing it for a laugh.

Just saw this bad boy as I was cruising back from Tesco. Was being driven like it was stolen. V8 TDi, yeah baby!

+1,000,000 to everthing said above. I suspect most people on this forum have bust a nut to be able to afford a Zed (I know I certainly have). We all play by the rules, pay our taxes etc. and yet the government just treats us like a cash machine they can squeeze as much out of as possible. Meanwhile the under classes are effectively rewarded for being lazy and apathetic by being given ridiculous handouts without doing a damn thing in return. Everyone deserves a fair days pay for a fair days work, but if you don't work you shouldn't get paid. Simple.

I'm in Redland mate, but I know exactly where you are. Get a great view of the yellow castle as I'm firing down that nice straight on the M32

Well up to you, but I'd have a read of this first: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=20393&hilit=tcs+killed

If you do change your tyres make sure you get them done all round. Have heard stories it can cause TCS issues if you use different rubber on front and back.

Welcome from another Bristol owner. Where abouts are you? I don't know of any good independant garages in Bristol (only had my Zed a couple of months) but have read good things about these guys if you don't mind a hop over the bridge. http://www.ninjatunefactory.com/

If I'm around I'll come down but there is a chance I will be away so not making any promises.

It must have been some pond scum who'd escaped from Knowle West. If you find out where he lives let me konw and we'll pay him a vist.

I'd say that's a pretty positive result so far, any more rev up owners around?

Does that mean you have a big arse? (C'mon, you're all thinking it, I'm just saying it...) and a stubby.......... He'll prolly say he kept the "flagpole".... Let's just say I have bulges in all the right places, just like the Zed.

I'm a gym junkie. I like to think I am the human incarnation of a Zed.

When I was buying my Zed I really wanted an 06 plate but was put off because of the horror stories about excessive oil consumption. In the end I went for it anyway and am glad I did as the car does not seem to drink any oil at all. I thought it might be worth doing a poll of Zed owners with these engines just to what proportion has oil consumption issues. For anyone in the market for a Zed I hope this will give a little peace of mind if they are considering this model.