Ford Galaxy (2000 - 2006) 1.9 TD Ghia (130ps) 5d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am a practical person

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone very impressed as far as I know

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Size and ability to pull caravan plus wonderful fuel economy without caravan. Ata steady 55-60mph on motorway the onboard computer says around 57mpg

What are you likely to buy next?

Another one of these in about 20 years please

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£16,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes. Decent PX for Toyota RAV 4

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

To tow my caravan. NB The car is on an 06 plate (which was not offered in the drop down)

What was the dealer like?

The salesman was superb during the buying process. We initially chose a different Galaxy then he realised it only had the 115 engine so found the one we bought in Derby and had it brought up to Chesterfield specially for us.

What's it like to drive?

Wonderfully relaxing on motorways. Still quite good in town but more of a handful simply because of its size.

What's it like to park?

Easy because of the sensors. If it didn't have front ones it would be a nightmare to park as the whole bonnet is invisible to the driver.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The engine locking system broke on almost the first day when we were 150 miles from home and we could not close the bonnet. Contacted the salesman who had sold it to us only a few days earlier and he didn't want to know.

What's most practical about your car?

Its huge interior. Easy access and exit. Besyt thing this side of a Transit.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise Control