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I've an Alhambra 1.9TDi, and I went for it over it the VW/Ford models because — for the same money — it had superior finish/trim/"extras". Some people told me they even hold their value slightly better for this reason. The one small "dislike" I'd have about any of these three clones is that the suspension tends to be a bit soft and over-responsive. There are lots of speed ramps around where I live, some of them unnecessarily high, and if you don't slow to an absolute crawl (like 5mph!) it's very easy to "ground" the nose coming off the ramp...RS2K said:Galaxy/Alhambra/Sharan (all the same car really) are all bigger older designs. Some better value around 2nd hand.
Big fuel bills too, if you do a lot of miles! Whereas a 1.9 diesel SharaGalHambra will give you close to 45mpg (vs. 30-ish for the 2.0l petrol)demoivre said:The downside of the 7 seat Jeeps is the big engine and the big price but definitely much sturdier than the full size MPV.
Check out the new Seat Altea - VW quality at a very keen price and Alfa like good looks!busman said:With a expected expenditure of ~30K which 7 Seat diesel MPV is the best with respect to : reliability, safety and usage. Possible contenders are: New Zafira, Grand Scenic, Hyundai Trajet, VW Tourang. BTW - I want it to last for up to 10 yrs
Particularly intersted in hearing from current owners:
My opinion:
Zafira - good, pricey, a bit small
Grand Scenic - best design, but quesionable build quality & reliability
Hyundai - god engine, old fashioned design
VW - good, pricey
thanks
That was exactly my reasoning when I bought a 2-yr-old Alhambra, a couple of years ago. A mechanic I trust ventured that the 1.9TDi engine — whether badged Ford, Seat or VW — was renowned for being "unburstable" (I presume that's the correct technical term?)busman said:My reasoning is that I would want to only buy one of these and that it should last 10 years plus.
busman said:thanks all - will have a look at the Galaxy 100 bhp. Agree with last chap - my preference is a Landcruiser 7 seater but its really the wifes car and as he siad the tax etc is too much. I also think the multiply is great but she hates it.
Anyone driving a Grand Scenic Diesel ? - any issues with it
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