Getting A Mk3

[chromedome]

I have had my 2005 Mk2 Galaxy Ghia 130PS 6 Speed Manual for nearly 8 years and have contributed to that forum for as long.

 

I am looking at buying a Mk3 2012 Galaxy Titanium X 2.2 200 TDCI Auto. Can give me some details on the auto box, how many speeds, etc.

 

Thank you and I look forward to joining this section of the forum.

[gregers]

titainium x eh,posh sod.lol.

[davewill]

Hi Chromedome

 

I remember you well from the Mkll forum, as i was on there myself from 2006 - 2010 as i had a couple of the Mkll Gals

 

I now have a 2010 Titanium Tdi 140ps Auto (Powershift) model, that i have had from 3 months old

 

I love the car, and think it much better than the Mklls. The Fuel consumption is better, the fold flat seats work really well, rather than taking seats out, and the driving position and handling is better

 

Only downside is the "lag" on the power, when trying to pull away from junctions and islands etc. It is covered in some depth on this site, and still causes problems to most drivers of the Auto (Powershift) models. There are quite a few posts on the Mklll forum about this, so have a good read.

 

Personally i find it much better to drive the car in "manual" mode rather than "auto" mode, as i get more mpg, and also control the "lag" problem

 

The auto box is 6 gears, and does take time when changing up the box (2 to 3rd, 3rd to 4th etc) probably reaching 2500 - 3000 revs before changing

 

Thats why when driving it as a manual, you can change up at 2000 revs and increase mpg

 

Anyway i hope you are happy with the new Mklll, and i look forward to seeing your posts in the future 

 

Cheers, Dave.

[xavier]

Hi, I'm also looking at getting a mark 3, currently got my eye on a 2008 2.0 tdci. Anything I should be focusing on when looking her over?

 

Oops, should probably add mileage is about 80K

Edited September 7, 2015 by xavier

[chromedome]

Personally no problems with mine apart from the Bluetooth connection to the phone. I have the 2.2 200 engine which apparently is a Ford engine.

 

I believe the other engines are made by Citroen, Peugeot, Renault (CPR) and I have read a few instances of the 1.8 destroying themselves because of early cam belt failures. Not heard anything about the 2.0 but may be worth a sniff about.

 

Hope this helps.