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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.
Very solid, powerful off road vehicle and cruises well on highways. Is spacious and seats 7 reasonably comfortably.
Had a Galloper for 2 1/2 years, a solid car with a few minor faults, have thrashed it on and off road in 100 degree plus desert conditions (Saudi). It has performed as well as some and better than other far more expensive cars. Just about to take delivery of my second one that I have bought in preference to the pseudo 4wd of the Santa Fe.
Had mine for three and a half years, well pasted on and off road, only faults have been a blown interior light and an electric aerial that gave up the ghost last week, not bad for 56000km of hard use, plan to keep it for a while longer.
V6 Auto 3 liter.
I am from Costa Rica. My Galloper II is an 2.5 Turbo Intercooler. It is excellent for the off-road ways in Costa Rica, in mountain, rivers and natural forest. The car is very strong. The power of this 4x4 is good for every place you need it. It is a big car with 7 passenger in and still have power to go up and down the hills and mountains of Costa Rica. Thanks.
I had My Galloper for 13 months fromApril2001 till now. I have done 44,000kms in 13 months. No problems so far when you consider the fact I bought it as a used car. Is a solid car,very cheap to run and gives a very safe feeling. I drive a 1997 model 3.0L V6.Now I have completed 81,000kms and hope to drive this for another 6 years and complete 320,000kms.It is spacious, powerful even with dual a/c switched on at the highest and most important -no high running costs.
I own a (2nd hand) Short Wheel Base Galloper 2,5 Turbo Diesel Inter-Cooler from '99 with now 78000 km; 25000 km by myself. Problems with the crankcase due to loosening of a bolt; dealer fixed it under guarantee. (happens once and a while also by Mitsubishi diesels) Use it especially for towing a (1500 kg) caravan; bottom-power (1500-2500 rpm-> no turbo...) is in (high) hills too less, but highway can be driven in 5th gear (100 km/h)
Engine cooling and oil consumption is excellent with or without towing or/and cold or very warm weather; I went from Holland to Greece (Athens; 40 gr.C) with 0,0 problems and without adding oil. Reliable car for less money; with little limitations.
My Hyundai Galloper has now done nearly 100,000km. The major problem is that I had to have the engine completely reconditioned at 80,000km, new rings, bearing, valves, etc. Because I had moved from Qatar where we bought it it was not under guarantee.
The car had used (from new) 2l of oil every 5000km. I was told that this was normal. Now not a drop!
Now the problem is that at low speed on the over-run it jerks so that it is impossible to drive slowly at low speed. This was happening before the overhaul, and is gradually getting worse.
Not a recommended purchase!!!
Have had my galloper II 3.0l v6 model 2000 for one year now and am happy with it's general return considering the second hand purchase price. Here in Greece I am restricted by certain government regulations and my preferred vehicle of a Land Rover was not possible. I believe my galloper may have been used for heavy towing and the clutch is now in need of change also I have fitted a new radiator due to the previous owner not using the correct fluid. The electric windows are extremely erratic in use. These problems aside it has great character and strength and travels comfortably at speed. The huge interior is very practical, beach trips are fun. Off roading is easy and maybe too comfortable at times, it is though, the real deal with ladder chassis and low range gearing, mud terrain tires have completed the car to my liking. Fuel consumption has not been a concern, does anyone know about tuning the engine perhaps for a little more power?
I had bought my Galloper a year ago, but I have had many troubles with the representations (like motor parts and stuff like that). The cars has left the market here in Venezuela and I can't find anywhere to buy replacement parts for my car. I need help to buy what I need. If someone knows where can I get some of these, please let me know - thanks.
I bought a 3.0lts 6 cylinders 99 galloper a couple months ago and the heating connection broke and left the radiator dry. My recommendation is for those that do not need to use the heater is to remove it because it's a risk. The electrical system is starting to fail, the windows, etc. but is an strong vehicle on the off road.
Purchased a 1998 LWB Galloper in UAE twelve months ago. Excellent purchase - strong off-road, good around town. Big and comfy inside (although a little noisy at highway speeds). Cheap & cheerful motoring, but as others comment there are one or two weaknesses in the electrics. But no big deal and v easy & cheap to fix. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another. These are surprisingly good 7-seaters for less than £3000UK.
I have a EXD V6 Galloper. I am very happy with car. Is a strong and solid Off-Road car. I have only a problem with pieces for all compartments. In Brazil We have no Hyundai Staff for supply maintenance.
I recommended purchase!
It's been 4 years since I bought my Galloper II... and I'm still in love with it... It has proved it's capacity around almost every kind of terrain there is here (Dominican Republic)... some things can be improved though... the plastic vents tend to break, and the "paint" on the plastic around the shifter and radio easily deteriorates... also the power windows could be improved ( (of the two supports that every window has, one of each side has rot due to oxidation... parts are beginning to be a problem here, this is because this vehicle has exceeded the supplier's expectation in durability... so, I'm open to buying the parts from abroad...
Juan Arguelles
arguellesjc@gmail.com.
Hi everyone. I have a 2000 model Galloper II. I bought it new, but in Mongolian condition it does not perform well. Wear and tear are very common. Do not start in cold winter (-30). Now it is a junk. not recommended for users in countries where weather is extreme and road is bad.
I have Galloper 2001 SWB, it has 120 000km. Was going like a bat out of hell. It is starting to vibrate at +- 120 km/h, the 4x4 gear lever is also making a noise because of the vibration. A garage replaced my prop-shaft, but it did not help and the shaking continues...
Please help. pjblignault@yahoo.com.
I have a 1998 galloper for 1 year now in the UAE. Cheap car, but expensive in maintenance. It has done more than 200.000 km. And now for th last half year every thing that can get broken was broken in the car. Best advise is sell you Galloper before its past the 200k!