What Do You Think To This Galaxy ?

[mumof4]

welcome back, we all come back eventually.lol

[Biscuit]

It looks as though you got a damn good bargain there

even the wheels dont look as they have any corrosion

[jkspoff]

Yep, I came back, might even keep this for myself ! Had a really close look at the wheels and they have no corrosion, very unusual, I wonder if they were refurbished or replaced under warranty at some stage. Just been giving it a close look over and the paint work its in good condition, just needs a good and proper clean, I might get a local valeting guy come and give it once over.

I was wondering about getting it serviced at Fords this week, just read my local Fords web site and they do a 'value service' for

Edited May 5, 2008 by jkspoff

[gregers]

very nice.welcome back.

[jkspoff]

Its good to be back and see all the usual folk still active.

[Smilge]

You didn't get rid of the ST did you JK?!!!!

[jkspoff]

No, still got the ST, but I am selling it if you're interested, now I have this Galaxy, I am converted back to the 'good old days' of spacious and high driving position motoring ! The kids and wife prefer the Galaxy too, so here is the link for the ST220 if you or anyone else is interested in buying it:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:L:LCA:GB:1123

[Smilge]

Yes I do miss the high driving position but that's about it ...... shame we didn't see this earlier as you would have loved my old gal and I've always wanted an ST .... never mind ..... hope you enjoy the new gal and what a bargain! I sold mine for

[jkspoff]

Yep I love the ST220 and may actually cry when it goes !! I have never ever driven such a stunning motor in my life, however there are just very few opportunities these days with speed cameras and heavy congested traffic to actually get your foot down and use the 230bhp. Not only that but whenever I do the fuel gauge drops and the wife shouts at me to slow down ! So back to the old days of plodding along in a sensible, economical, MPV, plus I suppose theres the minor point that we will have a third child fairly soon........ :D So I've done opposite to you, swapped from an ST Mondeo to a Galaxy, shame as you say, we so a swap, but your Tdci will be more economical !

[jkspoff]

Had the Galaxy into the garage today for a Ford 'value service', cam belt due so managed to get them to fit it and tensioner for

[searcher]

The ST looks a very clean tidy car.

Ive always wanted an ST estate but cant justify the running costs as i do a lot of short journeys.

im sure youll be sorry to see it go.

[jkspoff]

I will definately be sorry to see it go, the running costs on short journeys won't be as bad a long journeys ! I have been running it with what would equate to only about 8k miles a year max, this type of car is becoming a luxury, but ideal for people who enjoy the performance but don't do a lot of miles.

[jkspoff]

Had the Gal in to Ford today for a service and cam belt doing, picked the Gal up and she drives great. Got a guy coming tomorrow to give it a full valet, including shampooing interior, steam cleaning engine bay etc, so its almost like new now, I did miss the Gals driving position and ease of use.

[jkspoff]

At last finished cleaning the new Gal, waxed and polished, had a guy out yesterday to valet the interior, shampoo etc, smells and looks like new now. He also de-greased and cleaned the engine. Just one final thing to do, and thats get the rear bumper resprayed on Monday for a deep scratch, other than that its like new. It had a full service at Fords on Wednesday which included a cam belt and tensioner change and CV joint replaced. Now runs and looks like new, very pleased with the auction buy. :rolleyes: Edited May 10, 2008 by jkspoff

[El Dingo]

Good job and a (very) good price too. I assume that you didn't get leather at that price?

[jkspoff]

No, not leather, I could quite get used to buying my cars at auction ! But I think I'll be keeping this one for quite a long time.....

[searcher]

Ive never bought at auction before but i have been tempted.

Its ok as long as it turns out to be a good un like yours, but with my luck id end up with someone elses problems.

[jkspoff]

There is always an element of risk, however, auction houses now give a 30 day warranty on most of their stock, and they are guaranteed HPI/finance clear. Mine was even warrantied mileage. All in all an experience that I would do again, but its always worth having a top price in mind and valuations to hand before sticking your hand up. The big auction houses like BCA (British Car Auctions) seem to be the most reputable. You can even subscribe for Edited May 13, 2008 by jkspoff

[jkspoff]

Had the guy out to do the bumper repair, it had a deep scratch about 4 inches long and nearly 1 inch wide down to the plastic on the top of rear bumper, he has done an amazing job, respayed the whole rear bumper and filled the scratch so its level, you would just never know it was ever damaged. Charged

[searcher]

Have you managed to sell the ST yet ????

[jkspoff]

It is still for sale, but I have someone who wants it, they are having to wait for some inheritance to come through, so I have left it for sale in the mean time if you're interested. Here is the link to the advert:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=009

Edited May 23, 2008 by jkspoff

[big_kev]

That's nice motor, never seen one of them before, impressed.

[jkspoff]

Its one of the best Fords ever made, a real wolf in sheeps clothing, it hurts me to sell it, but needs must, got the 'sensible' Gal now !

[searcher]

It is still for sale, but I have someone who wants it, they are having to wait for some inheritance to come through, so I have left it for sale in the mean time if you're interested. Here is the link to the advert:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=009

No sorry i was just wondering. If i was after one id have been in touch before now :lol:

Hope you sell it cos it looks a good un

[jkspoff]

ST220 now sold, guy collected it this evening <_< sad to see it go, but been there and done it now, got it out of my system, and now back to normality ! It was one hell of a stonking good car, but even after that, I prefer driving the Galaxy. The biggest problem with the ST220 was it was just sooooo fast, there was just nowhere to open it up, the roads are either too busy or full of speed traps. Now I can pay off the Galaxy I bought ! ;)