SolarB Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Hi all. After a viewing on Friday I'm picking up my 2001 TDi Ghia tonight. It will be the biggest vehicle I've ever owned and has more toys inside than I'm used to. It's been bought principally for camping trips and won over the trailer/smaller car alternative. It's covered 110,000 miles but has a full service history and is only 15 miles from my home. I'm not concerned about the mileage as it will share my drive with a Focus with 190,000 on the clock running with the original clutch and exhaust. The Galaxy has had the wiper linkage and MAF sensor replaced and the aircon re-gassed 3 months ago (still cold). I'm not expecting it to be 100% trouble free and I'm prepared to fiddle and fix things, no doubt I'll be looking for advice and information on the forums. First job is to fix a crack in the rear bumper and do something with the alloys which have corroded badly. I'd welcome any (cheap) suggestions for the alloys. Once I'm out of probation I'll post a couple of photos of my new toy. Wish me luck. Edited August 5, 2008 by SolarB Quote
gregers Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 hi and welcome,hope you enjoy your new toy. Quote
mumof4 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 unfortunately, the alloys do flake badly, only way to fix is to have them redone. or...cheap alternative..... spray em with silver paint :D welcome and congrats on the gal..good choice. Quote
Smilge Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 Hi and Welcome SolarB ......... enjoy the new car! Quote
SolarB Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Posted August 7, 2008 Well, picked it up and covered 50 or so miles and I'm very happy. Luckily the owner had a warranty and has had most of the trouble areas replaced or fixed over the last couple of years. Very nice to drive and the family love it. If the weather's good this weekend I'll have a good look underneath and give it a service. The alloys really have gone badly, guess I'll have to see how much proper refurbishment costs as I don't think paint is going to look too good. Quote
Smilge Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 If you want the alloys done properly I can highly recommend the link below. The Gal wheels are diamond cut by the way so its not cheap to get them done properly. http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/ You could also try Wicked wheels. Quote
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