Farewell, My Lovely

[sip]

I purchased my Galaxy 2.0 GLX Auto 7-seater in June 1998, when it was only two years old, with 27,000 on the clock. Unfortunately, this model didn't have air-con as standard!

 

Lots of reasons for buying the petrol automatic (AG4-type transmission) as the diesel auto wasn't available:

 

- Access -- the height of the Galaxy was just right for getting in & out as I recovered from lower back surgery;

 

- The swivel seat was a great aid in times of extra pain;

 

- Left leg sciatica meant the auto was ideal;

 

- The only way to take all five kids to visit their grandparents.

 

It hasn't all been a smooth ride, although at just under 82,000 genuine miles, the car still drives like almost new.

 

Tales of Woe:

 

- Auto gearbox had to be rebuilt at 37,000 miles;

 

- Torque converter

 

- New auto gearbox fitted at 55,000 miles;

 

- New radiator at 55,000 miles;

 

- Replacement glass sunroof at 55,000 miles;

 

- Other niggly bits & pieces.

 

- I totally gave up on trying to get the seat trim to stay in one place.

 

With the kids all grown up and not wishing to accompany the parents, the Galaxy has to go.

 

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MOT until mid-September 2012, Road Tax expires May 2012 (SORN declaration thereafter).

 

Needs brake pads all round.

 

Although the Galaxy is a runner in good condition, and should have no problem getting through the next MOT it could be used as a donor-vehicle for the Type-AG4 auto gearbox, 2.0 engine (no timing belt to renew), well cared for interior and other bits & bobs.

 

Also have a set of five (extra) alloy wheels:

 

 

and four original steel wheels.

 

In its place comes a 55-plate VW Phaeton 3.0TDi 4Motion that feels and drives like a lazy Bentley Continental.

Edited May 19, 2012 by sip