2002 Ford Galaxy Zetec review from UK and Ireland
"A pleasure to own and drive, a pain in the wallet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
5 miles rattles from dash board - you get used to them after the first 10,000 miles!
27000 miles new front tyres - very expensive.
30000 miles Defective rear break light switch.
General comments?
Don't consider a Galaxy unless you really need the 7 full sized adult seats, (at the end of the day it will not handle like a car and you will pay a lot more for it. If you only have occasional use for extra seats go for a mini MPV like a VW Touran or a Vaxhall.
I had the Galaxy for three years and it was comfortable and reliable, but expensive to run!. However before you discount buying a 2.3 petrol consider this - the 2.3 is about five grand cheaper than a diesil and that buys a lot of petrol. I worked out that I would have to do at least 20000 miles a year before the diesil would be the cheaper option.
People discount the 2.3 petrol - but don't if you do less than 20,000 a year.
Seats are heavy to remove.
2nd row seats do not fold forward without jambing on 1st row limiting versatility.
No boot cover - everything on display.
Very small luggage space with seven up.
Poor rear visibility - make sure you get one with parking sensors they are not a gimmick and they work!
Poor air con and heating system you will stew in summer and freeze in winter, but heated screen very good.
Frightened of heights? then you'll never clean the roof - budget for a set of steps and a climbing rope- you will need them.
If you use a top box - try reaching it!
2.3 engine was smooth and quite and fast - pure joy to listen to, but also very thirsty!
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  | 2002 - Galaxy Zetec 2.3 petrol Fun, relaxed, but thirsty, let down by unsupportive, uncomfortable seats |
| A good car spoiled by minor faults. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Serena |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2005 |