Multi-function? ?

[Dave-G]

I,m considering a galaxy ghia 02/02. Advertiser says it has cruise control, but[thinking back] i dint see anything to do with that on the left side stalk......but it has a M/F steering wheel. Could they be mistaken about the steering wheel functions,and what are those "multi-functions" They aint ford dealers,the sales girl is smashin,and i dont want to embarrass her if SHE's wrong - or meeself if she aint! my 2000x zetec book dont show the M/F wheel B) Edited December 1, 2003 by Dave-G

[Richmond]

The cruise control stalk (lhs of steering wheel) has an on/off slider switch on the face and rocker switch on the lh edge; however, the multi function steering wheel apparently includes the cruise control (as well as audio and sat nav, if fitted).

[Tigger]

Th MF Steering wheel has cruise control on it. If it is a ghia, then that age will have cruise control.

 

Also Radio controls on steering wheel.

[Dave-G]

Thanks guy's. B)

[iainkirk]

If it's got Multifunction steering wheel, it's odds-on that it's an import (like mine), as that's standard spec on the continent on Ghias. Extra

[Dave-G]

If it's got Multifunction steering wheel, it's odds-on that it's an import  (like mine), as that's standard spec on the continent on Ghias. Extra

[Tigger]

Mine has multi steering wheel and 1 power point. I thought 1 power point was standard now?

 

Can confirm mine is uk registered as They gave me 3 yrs ford warranty. I think imports only get 2 yrs?

 

B)

[Dally]

There seems to be no consistency at all with the Galaxy!

 

My 2002 registered 2.3 Zetec had 2 power points in the back - full UK spec. with 3 year warranty.

My 2003 registered 2.8 V6 has only 1 power point in the back - full UK spec. with 3 year warranty.

 

Also my 2.3 had illumination on the cup holders - this is now not the case on the V6 (have to guess where they are at night). I asked the dealers in case it was a blown bulb but they confirmed illumination was removed as part of savings - can this be true??

[Dave-G]

thanks guys. does anybody know a decisive way to spot an import?

[Tigger]

new spec is only 1 power point the best way is 3 yrs ford warranty on uk spec so check that out,

[Ivor_E_Tower]

If it's already been registered, best way may be to ask to see the V5 and see whether or not car was declared as new at point of first UK registration - and if you can see the service book, see who carried out the pre-delivery inspection...

In theory, by noting the VIN number and asking at a Ford dealer, they should be able to check and find out whether or not the car is an import.

[Taliska]

Why should one worry whether it's a UK import or UK sourced? :rolleyes:

 

As far as the warranty goes, it's a two year manufacturer warranty whether imported or not - the third year is a dealer-supplied warranty which is standard in the UK. If you've got a UK import and want the third year - you can buy it (supposedly).

 

As far as the power points in the boot go - you can get a nice shiny silvery adapter that provides three sockets from Halfords. It's also got some electronics to stop the car battery being flattened - I wonder if the normal sockets have this protection anyway?

 

I use the adapter for lighting & coolbox in the tent, but it would prevent the coolbox flattening the car battery which has happened in the past!

 

Taliska

[Dally]

Taliska

 

Actually, the UK warranty is 1st year manufacturers and years 2 & 3 is the dealer one - or so it was in my 2.3 (2002) and in my current V6 (2003)! However, years 2 & 3 are given free if you accept the 'classic plan' but this can be enhanced and lengthened by the payment of extra

[Richmond]

All these variations appear to be at odds with the economy of scale benefits which I assume large scale manufacturers would want to achieve (see also the myriad different cruise control set ups provided). I would have thought it in Ford's/VW's/SEAT's interest to make differences between models the absolute minimum and to vary them as little as possible from one time to another. I suppose that they know their business best.