fella Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Does anyone have any experience of these? The reviews all say excellent value for money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 somebody on here has one, can,t remember who. but im sure he will come along shortly and tell you all about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ask Bakerboy how he is getting on with his , he brought a steed I think . My brother in law works at a greatwall main dealer as a mechanic and he told me they were having lots of build quality issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ask Bakerboy how he is getting on with his , he brought a steed I think . My brother in law works at a greatwall main dealer as a mechanic and he told me they were having lots of build quality issues. Be like buying a Baikal instead of a Beretta buy a better make secondhand BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Never had one so can't comment, it seems a lot of car for not a lot of money which says to me what fen boy is saying, Are they much cop? They are a bit too cheap to buy brand new? Atb Flynny. Edited January 8, 2013 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Would rather buy a used Hilux for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Bakerboy has one, had a look at it and it seemed good for the money. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I have a Steed SE. Excellent value for money Truck. I have no complaints, fuel economy is good and the ride is good. Yes you get what you pay for, but so far so good. I am not a label person and don't need a "name" to make me feel good. The only way you will really know would be to try it on a test drive. There are plenty of them on the continent maybe that the place to go for a reveiw. But from where I stand I am more than happy, it copes with the terrain and I have had it over some pretty wet and boggy fields. Never had one so can't comment, it seems a lot of car for not a lot of money which says to me what fen boy is saying, Are they much cop? They are a bit too cheap to buy brand new? Atb Flynny. I will ask them to put the price up for you how much do you want to pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Would rather buy a used Hilux for the money! You also get BASC discount off new Toyota 4x4s - I have emailed them today to see price on the new hilux as struggling to resist buying one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I've heard of build quality problems, its body and running gear is the Isuzu paterns but built with cheaper materials. But seen a few coming in with some engine faults. My opinion would be buy a better quality second hand truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I was at a dealers with the missus a few weeks ago looking at the possibility of getting her a small 4x4 for her work. Whilst we were there a guy came in with one of these trucks on the back of a breakdown vehicle. He was ranting and raving that this had been the 4th time in 6 weeks since he had bought it, that he has had to have the truck returned to the dealer. He eventualy threw the keys at the poor salesman and left telling him that he expected a full refund as the truck was not fit for the scrap heap (and a few other choice words that I will not repeat). I would love to have had a chat with him but I dont think he would have been in any mood to have a nosey parker trying to get info about his truck (or lack of it) from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Don't know about the pickups, but if the build quality is anything like the Chinese motorbikes I wouldn't expect it to last too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 My experiance is complertely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 My experiance is complertely different. Well lets hope you got a good one mate all the reviews see okay but it does seem a lot of truck for the money BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 have a read of this crash test http://www.ancap.com.au/crashtestrecord?Id=338 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I want to see how many in one piece 5/10 years down the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 have a read of this crash test http://www.ancap.com.au/crashtestrecord?Id=338 It scores 16/37 new ranger, Mazda, Isuzu (Holden) score 35/37........ Rodeo 11/12 plate 10-20k £15k ish that's what I would buy rather than a steed SE....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) i expect it will be like chinese bikes plenty for sale after 12 months for a fraction of the price resale value will be poor i think but they said these things about jap stuff once so in 10 years most cars will be chinese lol Edited January 12, 2013 by overandunder2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Don't bother leasing one! Disproportionately expensive due to shocking residual values! Have run dummy quotes out of interest and I think just about all other options are cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 The residual price is what would scare me most about one, once out of warranty I can see them being worth peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) My warranty period runs out in April (me not the car) I will be 65. At that point I guess together we will have the joints and other bits repaired together, the bets should now be going on as to who/what expires first "bakerboy or the Steed" :lol: If and when I see as I often do a broken down L200, blown engine had it happen to me, and other trucks on the hard shoulder, should I stop and offer assistance in a New Steed which is up and running without a problem, or leave you to wait for truck of your choice, decisions decisions When I got this truck and posted it's arrival I said that this would be a thread akin to Hatsans, this has certainly proven to be the case anyway I am now of to Wrexham at 38MPG, by the time I get to Birminghan I should have reached 70 MPH, I am due in Wrexham for 9.00 Monday morning, have I left enough time I wonder? Edited January 13, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Have you made it yet Terry On a serious note it suits your requirements and the warranty means you have no worries over that time period. To be fair to your L200 it had done a fair bit when it eventually went bang and these things do happen, I've had a fair few years of very cheap motoring in them now certainly the first had a few problems but it was an ex shb 4x4 hire vehicle and dirt cheap when I bought it, the second which was more money has done 35k in 2 years with only the things you'd expect to change with how I use it. Depreciated about 1K a year over that time which makes it cheap ownership wise, In your boat I might well have taken a punt on a steed but I hate new vehicles and depreciation Having just test driven a Hyundai for my mother I'd not have bought one in my lifetime but i couldn't argue it didn't suit her needs and requirement for trouble free motoring over 5 years but what its worth at the end of it might well be peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Have you made it yet Terry On a serious note it suits your requirements and the warranty means you have no worries over that time period. To be fair to your L200 it had done a fair bit when it eventually went bang and these things do happen, I've had a fair few years of very cheap motoring in them now certainly the first had a few problems but it was an ex shb 4x4 hire vehicle and dirt cheap when I bought it, the second which was more money has done 35k in 2 years with only the things you'd expect to change with how I use it. Depreciated about 1K a year over that time which makes it cheap ownership wise, In your boat I might well have taken a punt on a steed but I hate new vehicles and depreciation Having just test driven a Hyundai for my mother I'd not have bought one in my lifetime but i couldn't argue it didn't suit her needs and requirement for trouble free motoring over 5 years but what its worth at the end of it might well be peanuts The problem is it may not be trouble free Alex - a friend bought a Kia sportage - it has the 7 year warranty - he sold it after one as the time it was eating up taking it back to the dealer and running loan cars etc. it was just a nightmare, the cost is only one aspect of trouble free! Regards, Gixer Edited January 14, 2013 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Went on Pheasant shoot yesterday in deepest Norfolk. Great day out , with my Steed following a few New Range Rovers (4 Steeds =1 Range Rover)I am pleased to say my Steed got me everywhere i needed to get to . The only problem I encountered was waiting for the Range Rovers to keep up , or in 2 cases keep going . But at least they were stuck in style, sitting in isolated comfort waiting in the warm for the optional extra of £150,000 tractor to pull them to an area where they could be independant and a free spirit again . I would admit to wanting to wait,if I had to, in the luxury of a Range Rover, but then I would sooner not have to wait, when the Pheasants are waiting for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 The problem is it may not be trouble free Alex - a friend bought a Kia sportage - it has the 7 year warranty - he sold it after one as the time it was eating up taking it back to the dealer and running loan cars etc. it was just a nightmare, the cost is only one aspect of trouble free! Regards, Gixer Just because a car has a long warranty such as 7 years in this case, doesn't mean you won't get a lemon! My dad drove and still drives Mercedes cars for as long as I can remember and he swore by their reliability. Always having bought used cars, some 15 years ago he'd bought his newest Mercedes to date, an S-Class, 3 years old with 22k on the clock, fully loaded with every extra and full Benz history; The car looked like it rolled off the production line. This was by far the worst car he'd ever bought with everything that could possibly go wrong going wrong! In my opinion and it is just my opinion, when any manufacturer gives such a long warranty it means that on the whole the car must be reliable, else that would mean they are at a loss. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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