1999 Hyundai Galloper Exceed 2 from Saudi Arabia - Comments

Mounting points on plastic light bar tend to break VERY easily. Gave up repairing them.

Radiator had to be replaced at 32000 kms. Stock cooling system is very weak.

Fan clutch failed at 32500 kilometres

Head gasket leak at 33000 kms

Rear show bumper is too weak to absorb any impact or act as step - bends too easily.

4000 RPM rev limiter is unreasonably low.

Seats very uncomfortable for long drives.

All plastic parts have started to crumble.

Speedo drive and sensor have had to be replaced twice within 4,000 kms.

Although the Galloper retained Mitsubishi's suspension/engine/transmission design, Hyundai has scrimped on such areas as cooling system, interior design and extensive use of plastic instead of metal in many critical areas.

While the Galloper will climb steep grades/dunes, you can be sure it will overheat or break a plastic bracket doing so. It is a good thing this is a seriously cheap vehicle to start with.

I own a Galloper 98

I need a few spare parts.

The Hyundai home page is so poor it has little or no information.

To find parts in Salvador - Brazil is an adventure.

Please help us with a functional and informative home page

The car is not bad.

Best Regards

PEPE.

I bought a four door, automatic galloper exceed in 2001,l had a problem with driveability which the dealer took a long time to sort out, the AC packed up after three years, the Alternater was replaced after 4 years. but on the whole the

money l payed for it l am quite happy with the car and more

importantly, my wife likes it.

I live in Spain and own a Galloper 2.5 turbo diesel. On the whole I have been reasonably happy with the car, however fuel consumption has become a major issue of late. I was advised to have the fuel injection pump overhauled. However on completion the consumption is still very poor.

Can anybody advise me on the route to rectify this problem, as my local garage does not have the answer and I do not have a work shop manual.

With reference to the Galloper II 2.5 Turbo Diesel with high fuel consumption. I also had a similar problem which resulted in loss of power and lots of black smoke being emitted during acceleration. It has been in and out of the dealers in Oman a number of times with little success. The first thing they usually say is calibrate the fuel control unit, I have had mine done twice now according to the dealer. I have also had an engine overhaul done at 100,000kms luckily on diamond warranty. What I can suggest is that you should have the fuel injectors cleaned and serviced first, then check the turbo unit by pulling off one of the small hoses and checking to see that air is coming out whilst it is running. If you are still no better off then I am afraid that the only thing left is the fuel control unit calibration.

"I live in Spain and own a Galloper 2.5 turbo diesel. On the whole I have been reasonably happy with the car, however fuel consumption has become a major issue of late. I was advised to have the fuel injection pump overhauled. However on completion the consumption is still very poor.

Can anybody advise me on the route to rectify this problem..."

The injection pump of these diesel engines have to be precisely calibrated by a professional diesel calibrator every 3 - 5 years to synchronize its fuel output pressure. If your pump was just overhauled and not calibrated or pressure tested, then although everything inside your pump is new, it may not be pumping the right amount of fuel pressure into the engine causing your poor fuel consumption. Also, when you calibrate the injection pump, you also have to replace all the nozzle tips in the engine cylinder head and have them installed by the calibrator to ensure against leaks. Try Denso nozzle tips - they are quite reliable in my experience. Calibrating the injection pump and not changing the nozzle tips may just give you a smoother engine performance, but not necessarily better fuel economy. Belching smoke is one of the indicators that your nozzle tips may have to be changed (if your injection pump has been calibrated well). Change your air filter also as clean air filters deliver slightly better mileage. Check your gearbox oil as yours may be running low causing more friction and poorer fuel mileage. have your turbo checked if it blowing the right amount of air or if it is stuck up. Am not a mechanic, but I maintain 2 diesel vehicles and that is usually how we maintain diesels in manila. Hope this helps.

Did Hyundai make a 2003 Exceed Galloper? There is one for sale, but I cannot find any information on this vehicle.

I bought a Hyundai Galloper in 1999. Cheap, rather good looking, great value for money. The engine is quite energetic I've even taken it all the way until around 160 km/h. The car is huge on the inside and the poor handling was solved with installing an adjustable suspension. never had any mechanical problems at all. Biggest complaint is the diesel consumption. it uses up to 15 litres per 100 km. Love the car.

I am about to buy a 2003 Hyundai Galloper Turbo Wagon. I already read all the comments on the car, but would like to exchange ideas with people who own the vehicle. Can a owner contact me by email? dvaz@sto.ibb.gov

I own the 1997 Galloper exceed, it is a wonder I must say except for two things which are the cooling system and the fuel consumption. It is a very durable car, i haven't taken iT on a safari, but on the roads it certainly stands out.

I own a 95 turbo galloper exceed, am located in costa rica and have used the heck out of it. My only concern, other than the aforementioned cooling system, shoddy interior, is that the manual transmission is going bad. There is NO hope of rebuilding it here. Is their any source of used parts for these vehicles? I don't mind the freight costs as long as the part is good. Also is their another vehicle hat shares the same driveline/transmission? Thanks.

I understand that the Galloper's transmission & Engine are compatible and interchangeable with the Mitsubishi Montero. I have a friend in Costa Rica that just put a galloper diesel engine in a Mitsubishi Montero, so I assume you can go the other direction as well.

Hi there.

I am planning to buy the Hyundai Galloper. Below are the details. Let me know what will be the best for this car.

Description:

Make: Hyundai Galloper, 4x4

Model: 1999

Color: White

Transmission: Manual Gear, Power glasses

Seat: Fabric, Blue color

Odometer: 91,000Km

Condition: Excellent

Genuine CD (JVC MP3) Player.

Selling Price: SR 25,000 (Negotiable, best offer would be considered)

I´ve owned a 1999 Galloper Exceed V6 Automatic for almost 9 years and all I can say is that it´s the best car I´ve ever owned! Sure, it has it´s problems, but just like any other car on the market, you have to keep it tuned and revised! That´s all. It´s one of the best 4X4 cars (cost/benefits) out there! I wouldn´t trade it or sell it for anything. First, because there aren´t many more around, and second because it´s a great looking car!! Wherever you go, people stop and stare at it! Go for it people, it´s great!

Jessie Walker

São Paulo - Brazil.

I've owned a 1996 Galloper Exceed. Bought it new from a Mitsubishi dealership in Lebanon. I had it for 10 years. Its only problem is the gas consumption - it consumes like a V8!

Other than that, it's a very reliable SUV with an extremely SOLID body and has very good off-road capabilities... 4 things would make it a perfect car: A BIGGER ENGINE, since the 3.0 L feels weak for the 2 tonnes weight, A SUNROOF, AIRBAGS and ABS...

I sold it in 2006 and got a 1998 Galloper 2 Exceed, also 3.0 L V6...

The changes in shape are very nice, but the most noticeable change in driving is that the Galloper2 has a smoother ride and is very comfortable off-road! I tried it many times off-road and in most times it beat the 2002 MONTERO, the Infinity FX-35 the even the famous old Range Rover, on snow.

You gotta love this SUV... I even once hit a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder... you wouldn't believe me if I told you... I felt I was a rhino attaching a sheep hehe. The Galloper had minor scratches, not one bump in the body, while the Nissan had to change all his left side including its doors hehe.

GALLOPER owners... you own a TANK!!! Just don't hit a HUMMER hH1 and you'll be fine :)

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