Peach or Lemon

This is the first car I have had from new and at first was very wary of faults developing in the first few months as you read in reports for other cars. I am pleased to report that I have had no problems at all, which came as a pleasant surprise. On ...
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Our spellchecker is really only to stop the profanities that occur on all the other motoring sites and we here at PoL believe that as children look at our site as well, then we have a responsibility to educate them in writing skills without resorting to gutter language. PoL.

Just a note about the Peugeot driver who nipped out of his car with the engine running to go to the boot and the car locked itself with him on the outside.
First it is illegal to get out of any vehicle and leave the engine running, and secondly e...
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Millers Oils comment.

Not really a comment about the Galaxy but I'll let you off as you are asking about my favourite oil, Millers and I can trumpet it to the world.
I have used it for just about 20 years and have always changed the oil and filter at the proper times or earlier, never ever later.
My old Pug 306 done around 80,000 at around 8,000 mile per year and once a year I would put in their diesel additive to give the injectors a clean because of the lack of mileage I was doing at that time.
Briefly, I had a Golf MK 4 GTTDI that seemed to have been built in a scrap yard so I got rid of it quick, hence the incarnation of PeachorLemon after loosing over Â£5,000 to buy the Almera, which incidentally was initially a stop gap car.
My Almera has averaged 16,000 miles a year, now on 132,000 and as before, oil servicing is on the button. I use the Millers additive on every other fill up, mainly because it does perk the car up quite a lot, quieter, better pulling etc.
The man at Superchips said that he had never chipped a car with 92,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. The engine does not use, loose or burn oil (only diesel). To date, I have never had a diesel go wrong and from day one my Almera is averaging 56 mpg using the odometer and brimming the tank.
Ask your dealer what they think of the oil and then e-mail Millers and ask them as I did. I realise the there could be a warranty issue with Ford, but Nissan said that it would be OK to use it straight away, so I did.
So all things considered, I think the Millers Oil is the bees knees. Hope I have answered your question and be safe. PoL.
PS. I do not have any connection with Millers Oils other than use the stuff.

Just an update, 2 year service today, I've done 18,000 miles, in that time I had two nearside tyres replaced about eight months ago and the offside tyre are now ready, it's a motability car and they replace tyres when the tread depth reaches 2mm inst...
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I purchased a new style galaxy, immediately noticed a vibration and smell of diesel. New flywheel and injector seals but still same problems and dealer and manufacturer unable to fix it.
Anyone else had the same experience?
Ohterwise great ...
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Good but not great. Sounds harsh and let down badly by after sales back-up. Souns noisy at best and not smooth enough. Resale not great.

This is the second Galaxy TDi I've owned, and I love it; with 3 squabbling kids and a nutter of a dog to transport the length and breadth of the country on a regular basis, it's a winner.
The first one I had (Y-reg) suffered the inevitable air-c...
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Bought when 6 month old with 6K on the clock.
Later found AC was broken, so was the the cruise control.
AC failed three times in the 2.5 years we had it
Either compressor or condenser failed and v. costly to replace but luckily all under ...
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Great to drive and fuel economy BUT brakes failed at 30k suspension repairs at 50k and gearbox failed at 74k. Dealers strive to make life difficult. Trying to get servicing or repairs done has definitely taken days if not years off my life. Will nev...
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Purchased car when only 6 months old 39000 on clock now has done 87000 no problems. Very reliable fantastic fuel economy.

Best people carrier Available ... did major research on alternatives and the Galaxy Tdi came up tops in every way - Size , fuel consumption etc.
Absolutely delighted with performance and handling. With 4 kids and a double buggy this is the only c...
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Had this car from new, now 90,000 miles on the clock. Fuel economy really good for such a heavy car - 43mpg. Tyre wear also good, a set will last 45000 miles. The car drives well, tows well, and handles well. The only let-downs are the cost of se...
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A good car, with 40+MPG. Very flexible for carrying people or loads. Some annoying rattles from trim. Exhaust Gas Recircualtion Valve failed, leaving it stranded for 10days when it had done 45k miles.

My company Galaxy thus far has been great to drive giving on average 45mpg on the motorway & even around town. It loves the motorway & would sit there all day,……. However, it is noisy around town and has been in the dealer 4 time...
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Excellent all round , have found to be very reliable,
and great on diesel ~44 MPG. Big car loads of room ,would recomend to any family. Powerful and fast for a diesel. Ford have repaired any little problems without dispute great aftersales ! ......
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This is my first people carrier and I am delighted with it. Some minor glitches, aircon condenser needed to be replaced (approx Â£475) but was done under Ford warranty after a bit of haggling! The spare tyre holder jammed and also neede to be replace...
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Overall impressions of car are very good, with a practical and economical load lugger However have had problems with water ingress to front passenger footwell; anyone any suggestions?

Great car. Must be down to the VW Power unit. Easily gets over 45 mpg. For its size this car can shift.

Great car and very reliable. No noisy rattles and goes very well. Only problem is heavy condensation on the windows rear side windows, especially when 5 adults in the car. By condensation, I mean the windows are more like a river. Anyone got any ide...
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Bought from the MD of a company with 96,000 miles on the clock (of the car, not the MD). Drives nicely with good visibility. Ford auto box tends to hesitate and think about changing up, but doesn't. VW V6 returns about 22~26 mpg depending on the run...
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Nice car, shame about the reliability Bought at 3 years old and ran fine for 6 months. Then came problems - mainly associated with an intermittent failure to start. Spent 4 months in main dealers. Engine management and security computers not talking...
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We purchased our galaxy this week 90k for a very low price due to body work repairs, this work is now done and the car looks and drives very well a great choice, the only silly thing wrong is the clock does not light up at night with the lights on, i...
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I have had this car for 4 years now, and it has done 48K miles generally the car is a fantastic load lugger, and is very comfortable, but I have had quite a few problems these being Water ingress to passenger footwell. I thought there a modification...
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Recently bought a 1997 petrol 2000 cc Galaxy on70K Nice car, a bit sluggish when full. Trim does seem a bit dodgy with ashtray breaking and trim coming away from doors at the top next to windows. Anyone got a solution to this please?

Very practical and frugal. Excellent motorway cruise Average air conditioning and poor visibility forwards in bad weather due to lateral limit of wiper Engine replaced at 90K due to seizing after water pump failure

Very impressive MPV with great turbo diesel engine from VW that returns 45mpg in town. Loads of space, rear seats heavy to take out but better than a van for taking kids stuff to uni. I''ve had mine five years now and apart from normal services, a se...
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Had my Galaxy from new. Now done 120000 - VW diesel engine run-in at last! Very economical and versatile, cruises beautifully at 80. Main defect - Aircon losing gas regularly -needed new exchanger (behind dash), cost nearly £1000. Found first rust s...
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Bought second hand in 2001 with 86,000 miles on the clock.
Pleasure to drive with a very competent engine that never seems to run out of power. It has now done 116,000 miles and has had two component failures so far.
One of the radiator coo...
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