Potential New Owner

[astro_nomenoff]

Hi all, I'm settled on getting a manual diesel Galaxy (or Alhambra/Sharan) and have few questions.

 

I have approx 3.5k to spend, maybe more.

That limits me to old and low miles or newer and high miles. All things being equal such as full service history, cambelt, aircon done etc, which do you reckon is best? I've seen 2001/2002 models under 4k with high motorway miles. I need a cheap, economical high-volume vehicle but I like the comforts. I prefer the cosmetics and seating of the newer models.

 

1. High miles and newer or low miles and older?

 

2. Galaxy, Sharan or Alhambra?

 

3. 90bhp or 115bhp?

 

4. 5 speed or 6 speed?

 

5. any gems in the range with loads of toys for low money?

 

6. any year to avoid?

 

7. what's the best one for home servicing?

 

I have a 1995 extra long wheelbase Mitsubishi Delica at the moment, if anyone fancies a swap, let me know!

[mumof4]

roight, one at a time.

 

1.to me, no difference, others may disagree.the gal engine will run and run and run, heck, 75k and its only just been run in, mine is on 133 thou miles.

 

2.Whichever takes your fancy, im biased, go for the Gal.

 

3.115 if you can.faster :D

 

4.mines 5 speed, and i do miss my old 6 speed.

 

5. You wanna Ghia Galaxy.

 

6.All. LMAO, nah, up to 2000 is the MKI, from 2000 is MKII, older = less road tax!

 

7.All.

 

me, i know nowt, so dont take my words as gospel :D

 

By the way, welcome :31:

[astro_nomenoff]

Thanks for that! I do like the MK2 cosmetics and hate the MK1 interiors so high miles and newer is the way I'll probably go!

 

Most of the MK2s seem to have dark tinted rear windows, was this a factory option?

 

Are there any exotic Galaxys such as 4x4 or Ultima?