I have just purchased a 2002 2.3 Ghia 5 speed manual with 11k on the clock, and when driving I can hear a rattle/rumble from the front of the car when applying the gas or when I lift off the gas pedal (in all gears). When the car is started up I hear it then as well, (but not if the cluth pedal is depressed). Took the car back to local dealer who said this is normal, and it is noise coming up the cluth cable(s) form the gearbox, and is not a problem as it normal on Galaxy's (said it was louder on the mark1's). Could anyone confirm this as it is v offputting. :unsure: