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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: omega3000 on 07 January 2015, 23:02:58
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More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
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It's not a 4X4? ::)
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It's not a 4X4? ::)
Yeah herherm slight deviation but hey ho needs must mr tig :-[
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More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
They are pretty thirsty
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It's not a 4X4? ::)
Some are :y
Not a proper v6... crappy VW straight six with two heads. Shit build quality, heater/coolant issues require dash out to fix, which is basically a factory job, horrific fuel economy, VW parts prices with a Ford badge (not a good look)...
Did I miss anything? ::)
A mate has one, which now has failed aircon, no heater, and a friendly garage that will only change the oil and MoT it as anything else basically takes days to do and isn't financially viable even at friendly garage rates.
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More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
p.s. have you been drinking on your meds again ::)
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It's not a 4X4? ::)
Some are :y
Not a proper v6... crappy VW straight six with two heads. Shit build quality, heater/coolant issues require dash out to fix, which is basically a factory job, horrific fuel economy, VW parts prices with a Ford badge (not a good look)...
Did I miss anything? ::)
A mate has one, which now has failed aircon, no heater, and a friendly garage that will only change the oil and MoT it as anything else basically takes days to do and isn't financially viable even at friendly garage rates.
Ah no wonder its cheap then ::)
More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
p.s. have you been drinking on your meds again ::)
No not yet ::) The only other thing to consider just now is the Renault Megane-Scenic :-\
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I hope you're stoned :o
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Seriously though, if you need a bigger vehicle for comfort/access reasons, then you could do alot worse than a swb low roof Transit... ;)
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For mumsy bus style the only other would be Zafira and there are so many of those out there as spare and repair its frightening :( Will have to have another look ::)
Seriously though, if you need a bigger vehicle for comfort/access reasons, then you could do alot worse than a swb low roof Transit... ;)
Funny you should mention a van , but the last time i tried to insure a van i couldnt get insurance unless it was for business use only >:(
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-FORD-TRANSIT-TOURNEO-9-SEATS-NO-VAT-L-K-/281536133580?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item418cdc79cc
This one might be more up your street...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Transit-minibus-Custom-Van-breaking-for-spares-/171605298779?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27f4790e5b ::)
Plenty of them knocking around for around £1500/2k
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Wonder if that needs a service :D
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Wonder if that needs a service :D
Probably... ::)
This one has potential...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-transit-swb-minibus-1999-v-reg-/231445218249?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item35e335c3c9 :y
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Still say hold on till you find a 2.2dti or 3.2 auto frontera,swb would be perfect for you and still tow the tin tent no problem
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There are so many zafs around as they were the largest selling mpv for several years
Keith B
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More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
It's a f@#@, ands it's American.
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More specific 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 :-\
Like the look and space of the galaxy though . Any specific problems associated to the Galaxy :-\
It's a f@#@, ands it's a Spanish built VW.
Fixed :y
... still three very good reasons not to buy one ::) (on top of all the other very good reasons)
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And all variants at that age (VW/SEAT/Ford) rot well, particularly front chassis rails and then everything else follows.....
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Agree with all that lot but if you really want one, hunt down the SEAT version which are a hell of alot cheeper and tend to have a better spec.
Also, iirc they put the 1.8 turbo under the bonnet which after a new ecu chip will be just as fast as the V6 and better on fuel ;)
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Agree with all that lot but if you really want one, hunt down the SEAT version which are a hell of alot cheeper and tend to have a better spec.
Also, iirc they put the 1.8 turbo under the bonnet which after a new ecu chip will be just as fast as the V6 and better on fuel ;)
If you can find one :-\ about 95% were diesel...
Facelifted Seat would be my pick of a bad bunch... if you want a big car plenty of better choices, if you simply need seats, buy a Transit minibus imho :y
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And all variants at that age (VW/SEAT/Ford) rot well, particularly front chassis rails and then everything else follows.....
Back to the drawing board then , although I do like the Zafira . Finding a decent one will be hard , or at least one that's not been abused ::)
Frontera 3.2 would be another option if one came up near .
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Why do you need/want summat else, besides simply preserving the MV6?
A sensible, honest appraisal of your requirements will enable sensible suggestions to be made :y
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The mv will stay till an assessment is made on what it will need for the mot in June . Meanwhile I'm looking at something more accessible for long term needs for personal and family reasons . I've got long enough to look for something so hope something turns up :(
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Everyone I've met with a Galaxy has moaned about the fuel consumption, and that has been mostly the smaller engined variants. They moan about that before the rust, so it must be bad!
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The mv will stay till an assessment is made on what it will need for the mot in June . Meanwhile I'm looking at something more accessible for long term needs for personal and family reasons . I've got long enough to look for something so hope something turns up :(
Ok, I'd suggest an Omega estate or a Vectra C 1.8 petrol estate if you need five seats and a good size boot, and I'll stand by the Transit if you need more seats as it provides luggage space to match... long wheel base bus, any model and remove the back six seats if smiley face and the rear 9 seats if the newer 17seater. Low roof one will comfortably fit in a multi story, but only good as a six seater if you need a decent boot for wheel chair/scooter purposes :y
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The mv will stay till an assessment is made on what it will need for the mot in June . Meanwhile I'm looking at something more accessible for long term needs for personal and family reasons . I've got long enough to look for something so hope something turns up :(
Ok, I'd suggest an Omega estate or a Vectra C 1.8 petrol estate if you need five seats and a good size boot, and I'll stand by the Transit if you need more seats as it provides luggage space to match... long wheel base bus, any model and remove the back six seats if smiley face and the rear 9 seats if the newer 17seater. Low roof one will comfortably fit in a multi story, but only good as a six seater if you need a decent boot for wheel chair/scooter purposes :y
Agree with that
CliffoB has plenty of room in the back of his estate for his beloved's scooter and that was with the floor raised to accommodate the LPG donut tank :y
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Do like the omega estates but i think i need an easier seat to get in and out of compared to the mv6 bolster seats , the mv seats have been the most comfiest so far but awkward to get in and out of . maybe normal leather would be better now as more slidy :-\ An old saying years ago was stick to what you know best .... so :-\
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Do like the omega estates but i think i need an easier seat to get in and out of compared to the mv6 bolster seats , the mv seats have been the most comfiest so far but awkward to get in and out of . maybe normal leather would be better now as more slidy :-\ An old saying years ago was stick to what you know best .... so :-\
Elite front seats ;)
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Omega Elite seats are easily in the top five most comfortable of all the cars I have driven...
The others being Mk2 Granada Ghia X electric velour, Mk3 Granada Scorpio leather, Mercedes W116 S class and finally the Mercedes W140 S class.
The key point being fully electric adjustment and decent lumbar support :y
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I suppose the easiest/cheapest thing to do would be to get some leather seats fitted to mine if thats possible of course :-\ But seeing how cheap the omegas are possibly just buy another car . Mv is lower sill height of them all i guess so thats not helping .
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There are so many zafs around as they were the largest selling mpv for several years
Keith B
But avoid the early diesel ones
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When we were looking we settled on the Alhambra 130TDi SE, it was far better equipped and much bigger than the Zafira (which we realised was essential when my sons, Mrs VXL's daughter and the dog in it's cage was in the back) Also, at the time, a Zafira with a 1.9 Diesel in it (no way did we want to swap a 2.2DTi Omega for a 2.2DTi Zafira and live on borrowed time with the VP44!!!) was beyond our budget.
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When we were looking we settled on the Alhambra 130TDi SE, it was far better equipped and much bigger than the Zafira (which we realised was essential when my sons, Mrs VXL's daughter and the dog in it's cage was in the back) Also, at the time, a Zafira with a 1.9 Diesel in it (no way did we want to swap a 2.2DTi Omega for a 2.2DTi Zafira and live on borrowed time with the VP44!!!) was beyond our budget.
Don't get another sprog, otherwise you'll be buying a minibus too ;D
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-FORD-TRANSIT-TOURNEO-9-SEATS-NO-VAT-L-K-/281536133580?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item418cdc79cc
This one might be more up your street...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Transit-minibus-Custom-Van-breaking-for-spares-/171605298779?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27f4790e5b ::)
Plenty of them knocking around for around £1500/2k
Just get a couple of East Europeans to give it a wash and full wax, plus air freshener and it will sail through an MOT no problem. ::) ::) ::)