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| 2483.1 | Topic title changed from 'Ford Galaxy mpg??' | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Mon Jan 08 1996 20:18 | 9 |
| 2483.2 | An indication. | WOTVAX::HARDYP | | Tue Jan 09 1996 10:35 | 14 |
| Andy,
I've done 45,000 in my deisel Espace and keep figures for fuel
consumption.
I have averaged 37.5 MPG from new. Typical driving is 85-90 cruising.
Worst case has been a day long thrash on the continent at an indicated
100. Consumption dropped to about 32.
I would expect high 30s from a deisel Ford.
Peter
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| 2483.3 | ...and Sharan? | CHEFS::GERRYT | | Tue Jan 09 1996 16:07 | 5 |
| Do the VW Sharan figures differ at all from the Galaxy?
Aren't they the same vehicle?
Tim
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| 2483.4 | See Peugeot 806 note; 2458.* | PLAYER::BROWNL | Tyro-Delphi-hacker | Tue Jan 09 1996 16:08 | 6 |
| I agree with the last. The Pug 806 TD I borrowed turned in an average
of 38 in mixed driving. A short test I agree, but I expect mine (when
delivered in March) to be no more than 10% more thirsty than my 405 TD
estate. My advice would be to buy a diesel, the petrol will be thirsty.
Laurie.
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| 2483.5 | 24Hr Test Drive | WOTVAX::THOMSONS | Stuart Thomson | Thu Jan 11 1996 12:52 | 12 |
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Contact Ford Test Drive 24 on 0345 24 24 20 and join TALKBACK with is free
to company car drivers , they will arrange for a GALAXY test for 24hrs ,
there are certain cars that are not available which are all Cosworths ,
Soft Tops , Mavericks .
All you have to do is put in the petrol/diesel there are no mileage limitations
and the car is provided under their insurance.
Hope this helps
Stuart
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| 2483.6 | ? | CHEFS::NONDEP | A complaint is a cry for help | Thu Jan 11 1996 16:29 | 3 |
| Can you go abroad like France. Shopping spree in a Galaxy :-)
Patrick
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| 2483.7 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Fri Jan 12 1996 11:37 | 6 |
| 2483.8 | Galaxy/Sharan Stuff | CHEFS::WHITWOOD_N | Nigel Whitwood | Tue Jan 16 1996 15:41 | 18 |
| The Sharan and Galaxy are the same vehicle (with the exception of
trim).
On the scheme, the Sharan is a better deal than the Ford. The cl and
gl are cheaper than the equivilent Aspen and gl. The VW GL has more
toys than the Ford and although the lease is cheaper it's taxable value
is greater - result is that they cost the same net (but the VW has
electric windows all round incl rear quarter, fog lights, computer etc,
etc).
Back to the basic question, the Euro MPG (?) for a 2.0l Galaxy/Sharan is
31mpg. It's 25mpg for the Espace. These figures came from Top Gear
magazine. Dunno what these figures mean or how independent they are
but I assume they are some sort of average - does anybody out there
know ?
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| 2483.9 | Re -.1 | COMICS::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs and some nuts. | Tue Jan 16 1996 16:57 | 40 |
| 2483.10 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Lager Lout | Tue Jan 16 1996 17:44 | 3 |
| I was cut up by a Ford Galaxy for the first time, this morning...
Chris.
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| 2483.11 | zooom | WOTVAX::16.194.208.3::sharkeya | James Bond uses Loginn | Tue Jan 16 1996 18:47 | 6 |
| Obviously driving too slow then
Alan
:-))
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| 2483.12 | A diesel for Xmas - if yer lucky?? | CHEFS::ast060.edo.dec.com::geddesi | Iain Graham Geddes | Tue Jun 04 1996 16:37 | 16 |
| I am also looking at the Galaxy/Sharan, and have had a diesel Sharan on order
since last November. Latest delivery date is August!!
If you are looking at getting the car soon then I would say forget the
diesel.
Also, on asking about the delivery of any Sharan, VW were talking months with
no definite commitment. They didn't even have a demo machine (my neighbour
has it as his company Sharan is on long order!).
I went to Forda and they had 7 sitting in their yard and could deliver to my
spec tomorrow!
Stick with the Galaxy (although the Sharan is nicer kitted out),
Iain
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| 2483.13 | | 42513::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs and some nuts. | Tue Jun 04 1996 17:00 | 8 |
| 2483.14 | Comments after 4000miles | CHEFS::pgsp.hhl.dec.com::hewittc | comms=tins cans+wet string | Tue Jun 04 1996 17:13 | 13 |
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When I ordered my Galaxy diesel in Dec I was quoted one month delivery, eventually
arrived in March, reason given was that demand for diesel version in U.K. was
underestimated!
Couple of comments after 4000 miles. Consumption seems to have settled at 38mpg
driving 75% motorway, 25% country roads. The inside is capacious to put it mildly
with a totally flat floor space it's more like a van (took 2 bikes inside+two passenger
seats with no problem). Drives well, no problems with its size although it seems
to be about the same length as a merc saloon. Kids love it especially the individually
controlled rear heating system!
Colin.
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| 2483.15 | .14 reformatted for terminals with no width limits | 42513::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs and some nuts. | Tue Jun 04 1996 18:59 | 11 |
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When I ordered my Galaxy diesel in Dec I was quoted one month delivery, eventually arrived in March, reason given was that demand for diesel version in U.K. was underestimated!
Couple of comments after 4000 miles. Consumption seems to have settled at 38mpg driving 75% motorway, 25% country roads. The inside is capacious to put it mildly with a totally flat floor space it's more like a van (took 2 bikes inside+two passenger seats with no problem). Drives well, no problems with its size although it seems to be about the same length as a merc saloon. Kids love it especially the individually controlled rear heating system!
Colin.
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| 2483.16 | .14 for the rest of us. | 42513::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs and some nuts. | Tue Jun 04 1996 19:00 | 18 |
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When I ordered my Galaxy diesel in Dec I was quoted one month delivery,
eventually arrived in March, reason given was that demand for diesel version in
U.K. was underestimated!
Couple of comments after 4000 miles. Consumption seems to have settled at
38mpg driving 75% motorway, 25% country roads. The inside is capacious to put
it mildly with a totally flat floor space it's more like a van (took 2 bikes
inside+two passenger seats with no problem). Drives well, no problems with
its size although it seems to be about the same length as a merc saloon. Kids
love it especially the individually controlled rear heating system!
Colin.
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| 2483.17 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Mr. Creosote | Tue Jun 04 1996 19:46 | 3 |
| > -< .14 reformatted for terminals with no width limits >-
very witty, Wilde!
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| 2483.18 | Where's me at? | COMICS::CORNEJ | What's an Architect? | Wed Jun 05 1996 01:35 | 6 |
| ...with no width limits...
Surely this belongs in the Volvo note :-)
Jc
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| 2483.19 | Xposted for info | COMICS::SHELLEY | Lead, follow, or get out the way | Thu Apr 17 1997 18:09 | 30 |
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A Galaxy diesel model will fit the bill.
All-in-all, very comformable for the taller person
Loads of leg room - I am tall and slide the seat forward!
Loads of headroom
Adjustable length and height steering column
Adjustable height arm rest
Economy
Beats Peugeot 405 diesel estate
Room
can turn the same car from a 7 seater to a 3 seater
very adaptable, also useful and usable height for load
Quietness
well...next to no wind noise
...but you will notice the engine
Performance
sedate up o around 50-60
then it finds its legs
loves hill climbing
-Ken
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