Buckley Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 hi all see a post further down the page very similar to what im going ask ive seen a Zed in Keighley, West Yorkshire that i really really interested in - im from Chesterfield/Sheffield but with work commitments its hard to get time to drive up and look at and test drive the car from the post mentioned, it seems members are very kind enough to check out cars and give their opinions - is there anyone passing this garage/area with knowledge of Zeds that could help a kind newbie out!? - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p - would you say this is a good deal and would you recommend a purchase? as it is a 55 reg, does this qualify for the lower road tax? im aware its a UK car, and i believe it has the GT Pack too, can anyone confirm? has anyone dealt with Keighley Sports & Performance previously and anyone have advice/opinions regarding them? im looking to sell my car privately and hope to have this concluded by the end of the week or early next week, then ive got the rest of the money for this so hopefully can haggle a bit and get this by next weekend (assuming this car is sound and can be checked by a kind member!) any help advice would be greatly appreciated thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Can i just mention, if you do a search on here for them they have a SHOCKING reputation........ be careful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 +1, they are known to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I cannot comment directly, but the trader in question seems to have a universally bad reputation. They have been mentioned on Pistonheads a few times, and have never been described favourably, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have no experience of these guys but i have some comments about the car: -The advert says 2006 but you should know it is definately a pre-facelift zed made in 2005 which means you should be fine for tax but it does not have bi-xenon as suggested rather single xenons and the pre-facelift interior (just a few trims and knobs slightly different) -The GT pack should AFAIK also have the lightweight Rays wheels not the standard heavier 18" pictured otherwise everything else looks kosher There are loads of cars around for this price bracket and though the zed is very solid i would naturally go for a full GT UK or similar import with with less mileage( 20-40K miles) and if possible some mild/moderate mods to start you off Be prepared to travel and keep checking the forum sales or pistonheads as cars here are usually from enthusiast and hence well catered for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 -The GT pack should AFAIK also have the lightweight Rays wheels not the standard heavier 18" pictured otherwise everything else looks kosher The GT pack has never included Rays. Rays became standard with MY06 I think. Prior to that they were an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY Shocking reputation up here mate. I know two people who bought cars from them, one of them exploded on motorway on way home and the other was bdoged after a crash - both massively dangerous and both chaps had to fight to get any kind of reimbersment! Add that to the thousands of stories that google will throw up, expecially with scoobies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Google Keighly. They have a shocking reputation on most forums & they keep popping up under different trading names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks for the correction Digsy Then the OP will be wise to get a car with these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i know nowt about the dealer, but....... if these guys say stay away i would. there are loads of Zeds about for that money, just wait and the perfect car will come about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckley Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 thanks for the prompt responses, appreciate all the advice yeah, spending this money i think i can hang on for a Zed a few more weeks ill google them later when im home from work and see whats what but once again - really appreciate the heads up glad i asked on here now after a quick 9 responses, i thought id found a little gem...... glad i asked the experts thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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