2000 Hyundai Galloper 2 LWB review from United Arab Emirates
"Disappointed with the electronics... otherwise it is a solid performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small problem with major implications. One of the connectors on the electronic control box was intermittently faulty causing this brand new vehicle to break down spectacularly on 6 occasions in the first 2 months. The warning sign was an irregular clicking noise coming from the control box followed by a loss of power, loud backfiring, violent shuddering and cutting out of the engine.
The workshop was unable to detect the cause of the problem on numerous breakdown visits and eventually found it by chance when a technician tweaked a wire. Although the cause is now known I am not fully confident that the problem will not occur again.
After 15000 kilometres the air conditioner packed up and flooded under the carpet of the front passenger seat.
General comments?
Very solid, powerful off road vehicle and cruises well on highways. Is spacious and seats 7 reasonably comfortably.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 20000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2001 |