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.