The Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia Driving Experience (Ford Galaxy Ghia in general)

Member Name: anuleo

Product:	Ford Galaxy Ghia in general
Date:	26/04/02 (894 review reads)
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Advantages: comfortable 7 seats, cruise control, swivel seat

Disadvantages: hinged doors

THE CAR
I am looking to buy an MPV, for my family. Before deciding whether to purchase it or not, I took a test drive of the Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia last weekend.

MY IMPRESSIONS
I found it to be spacious and convenient for 7 people to travel comfortably in. You can get the option of a 6 seater as well. The height adjustable swivel driver seat is convenient to get in and out of the car. The arrangement of 3 second row and 2 third row seats, allows you to remove the back 2 seats completely, whiuch in turn allows you to accomodate any excess luggage which I found there always is with 3 children. Electronically heated door mirrors are useful in the cold winter months. All the windows can be electrically operated with a single touch of a button, from the driver seat. Climatic control is a bonus for different weather conditions. The only snag with the doors, is they are hinged ,instead of having a sliding mechanism, which will be useful if you have to park the car in a small garage.
Coming on to the driving experience, I found you don't feel like you are driving a bulky mpv once you start moving. The cruise control is an added extra, especially in long summertime excursions. The air conditioning is useful, now becoming more and more accepted as a default feature. Parking sensors are in terms of safety, extremely hepful, especially for those tiny parking spaces (that are the only ones available!).

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