So the time has come to be a MPV owner.
The TF has gone and been replaced by this....
02 reg SEAT Alhambra 1.9TDI
The Good:
So far excellent MPG done 100 miles + and needle has not moved.
Massive, all the seats in the back come out so can be used as a van. All full size seats too.
Lots of storage spaces etc.
FSH just had cambelt done, new tyres & 12 month MOT
Has a tow-bar (dont know why i need one but might as well have it )
Cheap to insure, tax and run
The not so good:
Need a few tinker jobs.
Bodged DIY tinted window film in the back.
Boot trim is off its clip (man was honest and said he took it to the dumpit so probably rammed too much stuff in it).
heated rear screen is a bit temperamental.
Spare wheel carrier thing has broken so need to get a replacement from the scrappy.
Front passenger door is a bit iffy, think it needs tightening up / new handle
Some say the mileage is high, nearly at 170k. Doesn't bother me tbh.
Wheel trims are knackered.
Only one key fob.
Could do with a wet vac valet.
Some of the interior trim is showing its age.
So I need to go to a nice VAG forum for a bit now folks, I'm not leaving here but I need to get some advice from Ze Germans.
Currently on the hunt for a Haynes manual, the galaxy 1.9TDI manual is the same i've been told. I've asked Graham if he can get me the software from his work with all the manuals on
Anyone any experience of these?
Apparently you can have them chipped for even more MPG. I'm on the hunt for service parts.