Ford Galaxy 1.9 TD LX (90ps) 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Never buy a Ford again. Definitely go for a far-East rival and sacrifice the image in return for reliability.
Costs
Very expensive, for what ultimately is a great mechanical car - shame about the rest of it.
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On the road
Driving
Decent position, but seats not supportive.
Performance
Good, despite only 90bhp - enough power to overtake, but don't risk it, as you constantly need to drop gears to keep power acceleration up.
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Living with it
Reliability
Except for great engine and gearbox, every part of the car, which is from Ford, is awful. Terribly built and comes apart within the first year.
Image
Nice looks, smart appearance, but don't buy into the Ford luxury idea for this car - it's a family car and sadly it fails to do or respect that is what the majority of buyers are after.
Comfort
Again only adequate. Very poor heating system - hot air just doesn't happen. Seats stain very easily - worst material I have ever come across.
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Security and Service
Security
It's bound to be secure with only an old style Ford tape player offered!
Service
Ford are the worst dealers I have ever encounted - they made 2 problems and recommended to me to visit the SEAT dealer to fix them!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Superb - VW as you would espect.
Other
From the radio to the clock, to the seats, to roof material - everything Ford is awful.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No