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Just registered as with child number 4 due in a fortnight, I'm hoping to buy an 04 1.9 TDI Zetec in the next few days. Any advice on (Galaxy specific) things to check operation of/watch out for would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Scanning through the forum will give you an idea of what sort of things may happen to the Galaxy, and what to expect from dealers etc. You'll find that Air Con problems and oil spec used by dealers seem to be most prevalent.

 

The most important thing though is to enjoy the car rather than think of things that will go wrong.

 

Enjoy.

 

Galman

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I woukld second that if at all possible get a ghia. We looked at a zetec. but after a little thought went for the ghia. I am suprised how much I use the Cruise Control use it ervery journey so relaxing to drive.

 

Extras like elect back windows Cruise trip computer and so on are great!

 

Whatever you get I think you will enjoy driving the old bus :D

 

The TDi is so good pulling a heavy car with great MPG

  • 4 weeks later...
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I've got a zetec and wish i'd have hung on for a ghia, originally was going to buy a ghia but ford direct lost it, couldn't source another similar, saved over
  • 2 years later...
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Go ahead and buy a Galaxy,i`ve had 2 over the last 5 years and they are great .I`ve had a mk1 1.9td1 110 Zetec and a mk2 1.9 115 GHIA both great but believe me I would always go for a Ghia because the spec and trim level is a real step up,my newer 03 plate is giving me air con problems but I think that is par for the course.Don`t worry ,enjoy your car because once you have bought one you will wonder how you ever managed with a normal car for space and load capacity.
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Go ahead and buy a Galaxy,i`ve had 2 over the last 5 years and they are great .I`ve had a mk1 1.9td1 110 Zetec and a mk2 1.9 115 GHIA both great but believe me I would always go for a Ghia because the spec and trim level is a real step up,my newer 03 plate is giving me air con problems but I think that is par for the course.Don`t worry ,enjoy your car because once you have bought one you will wonder how you ever managed with a normal car for space and load capacity.

 

welcome gasman..i think that since this thread is 2 yr old he may have done the deed by now :D

 

Glad to have you aboard gasman and welcome to the madhouse. :(

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i think that since this thread is 2 yr old he may have done the deed by now

 

When i read this i thought you said dead by now, i was thinking jeebs an evil mum of 4. lol :(

 

So the question must be did mitchell20 or didnt mitchell20 get a gal ??

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never ask my kids if im evil..they might just say yes! :(

 

well...since he never posted again after that one and only post..we can only speculate!!..He may have got the one he was after..and just forgotten all about us...though how he can forget about us i have no idea.LMAO.

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i think that since this thread is 2 yr old he may have done the deed by now

 

When i read this i thought you said dead by now, i was thinking jeebs an evil mum of 4. lol :(

 

So the question must be did mitchell20 or didnt mitchell20 get a gal ??

 

Don't know about mitchell20 but this thread has done me a power of good - I've just purchased my first Galaxy and yes, I went for a Ghia - largely because it had integrated child seats, invaluable for my twin grandsons. Sadly, I've not yet had the car - it is in Spain (where it will stay) - but will probably find loads to chat about when I take possession.

 

Thanks to one and all for their input over the past months - you have filled me with pleasure, terror, anticipation and lust. Now I'm about to face 'realisation'!

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well...since he never posted again after that one and only post..we can only speculate!!..He may have got the one he was after..and just forgotten all about us...though how he can forget about us i have no idea.LMAO.

 

how bout easy you was not ere then lol :(

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:( ;) oh so cruel steve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

but maybe your right ;) :lol:

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