Faults:

Repeated shrieking noises from air-conditioning from 20000 miles onwards. Finally fixed by new bearing at 55000 miles.

Tonneau cover rewind mechanism failed at 10000 miles. Due to an apparent design change (which the dealers did not know about and could not cope with), Ford could not replace it, even though they tried 3 alternatives. This was still outstanding when the car moved on.

General Comments:

Excellent level of specification inside and out. (Why does the replacement not live up to this?)

Ideal for transporting anything from small children & bikes to christmas trees.

Air-conditioning fault was annoying and possibly the reason why the interior fogged up readily during heavy rain.

Faults:

Ford supplied headlamp covers will not fit without severe modification, the headlamp design has changed in last 6 months.

The paint on my car is very prone to stone chip damage, 10 weeks old 3500 miles and 30 stone chips!! I await Fords verdict.

Dealer service will go down if they fail to sort this problem!

I seem to get 23 MPG hence the running costs = 7.

Fuel consumption could be better if they gave it a real overdrive top gear, but then performance would suffer.

General Comments:

Leather seat option is excellent! If you buy in Belgium you can have the Ghia-X with leather seats + alarm + metalic paint for the price of a GLX in the UK!

This engine option gives the Galaxy the performance of a 2 litre saloon, not bad for 1750 kg and a tall car.

Faults:

Water pump - at 14,000 miles.

Glovebox handle fell apart.

Rear quarter glass smashed during break-in - took a month to get replacement glass of the correct (dark) tint.

Climate Control failure indicated at 14,500.

General Comments:

Excellent drive, astonishing economy.

Ghia X pack worth the additional cost for climate control and cruise alone.

If this is really Volkswagen quality, then I'm surprised and a little disappointed!! On balance, great vehicle though.

Faults:

Alloy wheel trim centres fall off (lost!).

Glovebox has fallen apart - some other trim items appear fragile.

Engine revs increase whilst idling at traffic lights (rarely).

General Comments:

A fine, fast and comfortable vehicle suitable for long distance and local family use. Let down by trim items breaking or falling off. It is supposed to be a family car but I suspect the interior will rapidly look tired after my family has occupied it for a while.