Ford Galaxy (2006 - 2014) 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5d (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Need the space but daft enough to buy a ford.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not as long as i live and breath.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ill go back to japanese, they know how to build cars that dont fall apart after two years.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Seemed like a good deal at the time. Until i found out it was an ex hire car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed and 7 seater and a good car for towing a caravan
What was the dealer like?
Fine until i found loads of faults on the car. Has been next to useless and depite being the biggest car dealer in the UK told me cars are sold as seen.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Reasonable, plenty of power, seats are rubbish. Rolls a bit in the corners but if you want a sports car then dont buy it.
What's it like to park?
Not easy, has parking sensors but i had to disconnect them after a tow bar was fitted as they go off continuosly.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Been in the garage twice, trim keeps falling off, everything squeks and rattles. The aircon produces strange smells. Back lights fill up with water, i could go on.
What's most practical about your car?
7 seats, space and great for towing.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
7 seats. Despite being a zetec its pretty basic.
