Looking at the figure Galaxy Mk2 it is easy to get the impression that the solid car looks familiar. Of course, it comes to association with fellow Volkswagen Sharan and Seat Alhambra. The differences between the cars? These basically crash into the badge on the grill and tailgate. The appearance of the Ford can not say much. Body minivan is simple and ignoring minor stylistic changes is not the principal stage of development compared to its predecessor. The advantage of the model is large glazing. With it, the driver can enjoy high visibility in every direction.
Interior styling also is not particularly sophisticated. The center console of the second generation Galaxy is borrowed from the Volkswagen Passat B5 steering wheel and the clocks are simple, and most interesting element is an analog watch placed on top of the dashboard. Stylists Ford, Volkswagen and Seat, however, was not keen on beauty and practicality. In this regard, the minivan is one of the greats!
7 seats and 2,610 liters – a model for other
The car can accommodate up to 7 separate and full-size seats that allow you to diverse arrangement of the cabin. In rich trim seat can be rotated. The designers also thought about the huge mass of space and storage space. With the full set of passengers on board the Galaxy takes 266 liters of luggage. The 5-seater configuration, the trunk capacity increases to an impressive 810, a 2-seater monumental 2610 liters.
Galaxy came to pricing Ford in 2000. One and a half decade is a long time in the automotive market. There is therefore surprising that the price of cars from the initial 110,000 gold whittled down to just 6.5 thousand. Models with the end of production (ie. 2006) are valued at up to 25,000. Galaxy in most cases is well equipped. Apart from the airbags, the ABS electrical package, the most commonly used units have air-conditioning, alloy wheels, radio or ESP.
Family in nature meant that motorists choosing the new Ford focused mainly on economical power units. The obvious choice was the 1.9-liter diesel borrowed from Volkswagen. Especially popular in the secondary market is the 130-PS version empyema. Much of power, unfortunately, is limited by the high mass. Galaxy weighs at least 1700 kg! As a result, acceleration of the top one hundred is up to 12.8 seconds. This combustion does not exceed 8, and from 5 liters of diesel. Often they are seen are Fords driven by a 115-horse version of the 1.9 TDI engine. Those with slightly higher demand for fuel offer an even worse performance.
Galaxy 1.9 TDI : durability at a price performance
German diesel is an excellent choice, but under one condition. Motor must be well maintained and have a reasonable mileage. In this case, the most serious of the possible failure of a malfunction of the flowmeter. Unfortunately for Galaxy Mk2 1.9 TDI in good shape getting harder and harder. What does this mean? Copies intensively exploited will require regeneration pump injectors and turbochargers and exchange of dual mass flywheel.
Fans of petrol engines will be easiest to find a Ford-powered 2.3-liter engine with 16-valve head. The unit has power at 145 horsepower and accelerates minvana to 100 km / h in 12.3 seconds. Worst information relates burning. This benzyniak drinks up to 14 liters! What’s worse, very intolerant gas supply. Ford Motor has a reputation lasting. Aside fault ignition coils and pillows under the engine, do not happen to him any serious problems. Drive timing Galaxy 2.3 16v uses a maintenance-free chain.
High mass Ford reflects not only on the capabilities of the car, but also the durability of the suspension. Weight affects premature wear rocker pins and connectors stabilizers. The low stability also have a bearing columns resorujących and rear wheels. Although the design of the rear axle uses wielowahaczy is quite modern, repairs not turn out to be excessively expensive. Repair MacPherson strut front mounted too cheap. Suspension Galaxy focuses on comfort. Minivan bad feeling in tight corners.
Decent durable and cheap to repair
First generation Galaxy model was not sustainable. The model, like the brothers of the Volkswagen Group’s owners pestering a series of minor faults. Fortunately, the modernization of engineers refined quality. Most niedoróbek has been eliminated and left only a few problems. Relatively expensive removal will prove to be a failure of the gearbox. Most often they fall in the synchronizers and bearings. With high mileage regeneration will require pinion steering, air-conditioning failures occur, and the electrical system fit to actuators windows, central locking and ABS sensors. Passengers second and third row seats are complaining about the low performance of the heating system.
Construction Galaxy is not complicated. This has two advantages. Firstly, any failure to repair virtually every mechanic and without the use of specialized tools or computer. Secondly spare parts are available at most automotive stores and have very reasonable prices. The car, which can have up to 15 years old, both are invaluable assets.
Galaxy has a few tricks up sleeve. Although not shocking good looks and drives like no car, offers practical and spacious cabin. And when choosing a family car it is impossible to downplay the possibility of carrying seven adults, or nearly 2,610 liters of luggage. If only the driver can be found on the secondary market maintained a copy of Ford’s equipped with a diesel engine, the purchase will prove to be a hit.
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