Kent High Performane Cars - any dealings with them?

[buzzerm3]

I'm looking at buying a 328 GTS and am considering going to Kent High Performance Cars - the Ferrari Centre near Maidstone. Seem OK but as I don't know too much about them, wondered if anyone has had any dealings with them - good or otherwise?

Am only asking as I was one of the ones to get caught by Rosso Corsa and do not want a repeat of that!

[3200gt]

Never bought from them but I do check their stock frequently. I was seriously interested in a 550 they had last year which was on SOR. The price was high and they (or the owner) wouldn't even consider an offer, so I walked away. I would buy from them if the deal was right as they have been around a while and I haven't heard anything unnerving about them.
Another potential source is Foskers at brands hatch (if KHP is local to you) and they seem to be a little more realistic in the pricing policy dept and again have an OK rep.

[sjc]

I was down there about 6 weeks ago looking at 550's and they were very helpful indeed, think sales guy I dealt with was a guy called Matt? Their prices were very much on the high side (lots of SOR's)but I felt comfortable enough to buy from them if the right car comes along, (although an M400 is calling me again). I believe their labour rates for servicing are very good as well.

[james p]

3200gt said:

Another potential source is Foskers at brands hatch (if KHP is local to you) and they seem to be a little more realistic in the pricing policy dept and again have an OK rep.

I would agree. I purchased from Foskers 2 1/2 years ago. If they had not got what I was after KHPC were to be the next telephone call and I have not heard any negatives about them. Jeff and Colin Fosker and their team are always helpful and even fixed a wiring problem for me on the spot when I just called in and needed it sorted before going on a trip. Am more than happy with pricing policy, including service/ maintenance.

[buzzerm3]

Many thanks for the helpful comments- will look at Foskers as well - only about 30 minutes from me

[targaman]

I have dealt with them on several occasions and found them excellent. In my experine you will not find any better and I would not have any problems recommending them to anyone. I was originally sent there by a good friend who has been using them for 15 yrs. Having sold a car through them I can also testify to the fact they won't sell anything unless it's absolutely spot on. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

[tony h]

post question on www.clubscuderia.co.uk there are a lot of happy KHP customers on there

[Lotusjas]

KHP are a good company to deal with in my experience. Foskers not so good IMO.

[castex]

I found KHPC to be knowledgeable, skilled, trustworthy.

[williamp]

KHPC will even let the likes of look around! Does the owner still wear natty shorts?

[rdbrooksie]

I bought my 328GTS through them. The car was serviced and presented in great condition for a 1990 motor. One or two niggles that I put down to age but for example I needed a screw for a latch that was missing and they sent it. Overall I was happy with their service.

[Bo_apex]

buzzerm3 said:

I'm looking at buying a 328 GTS and am considering going to Kent High Performance Cars - the Ferrari Centre near Maidstone. Seem OK but as I don't know too much about them, wondered if anyone has had any dealings with them - good or otherwise?

Am only asking as I was one of the ones to get caught by Rosso Corsa and do not want a repeat of that!

Good experience at both KHPC and Foskers.

Have Rosso Corsa relocated to Gibraltar ?

[Djtemeka]

rdbrooksie said:

I bought my 328GTS through them. The car was serviced and presented in great condition for a 1990 motor. One or two niggles that I put down to age but for example I needed a screw for a latch that was missing and they sent it. Overall I was happy with their service.

Things may have changed in the 16 or so years since the last post

[rdbrooksie]

Djtemeka said:

Things may have changed in the 16 or so years since the last post

Ah, there was a recent post up commenting on their experience which has now disappeared ! Oh well…..

[m4tti]

Where did the post go with the less positive experience.

[phumy]

m4tti said:

Where did the post go with the less positive experience.

I guess the name and shame rules kicked in.

[m4tti]

I wanted to know which car it was.. I was about to agree to buy a car from them earlier this year and some one snuck in before me. Potential lucky escape

[priley]

I’ve sold twice and bought once from them. All good each time.

[WCZ]

m4tti said:

Where did the post go with the less positive experience.

you're not allowed to write anything bad about car dealers here

[samoht]

WCZ said:

m4tti said:

Where did the post go with the less positive experience.

you're not allowed to write anything bad about car dealers here

Yeah, best you can do is write up your experience (honestly) on google reviews or www.cardealerreviews.co.uk/ or similar, and then post on PH something like "anyone looking to buy from here should check out the google reviews first", which is a perfectly legally unobjectionable piece of advice to give to fellow PHers.