Newbie - Prospective Owner

[dieseldo]

Hi everyone,

 

I have joined the forum so that I can glean as much information and technical knowledge prior to buying a Grand Voyager in the early months of next year.

 

We currently have an 02 Fiat Ulysse, P reg Volvo S70, G Reg Landrover 110 Safari & a 02 RAV 4.

 

All are maintained by ouselves.

 

The Voyager will replace the Ulysse.

 

Will be logging in regularly and looking forward to contributing as much as possible.

 

All the Best

 

dieseldo

[Sheen1]

Hi there, i have owned mine for three years and have had plenty of parts replaced under the AA BRC. It now literally drives like a new car and i have full service history of every item of cash spent on my vehicle from day 1. I can honestly say a brilliant 7 seater in terms of ride comfort, practicality but has come at a price. Parts are expensive and given time, add on parts to the engine will need replacing. The engine (injectors aside) is very good, all the cooling system is good, but mine suffered a leak at the egr cooler, a pipe and now a leak from the waterpump area which is about 14 months old. BRC have agreed to replace. Thermostats are a weak point, and a few elecyrical problems, the cooling fans and the glow plug relay, all of which have been repaired. The near side window motor and regulator needed replacing. But engine starter motor alternator have never been replaced. Fantastic! Now mine drives perfectly and has no error codes on the diagnostic. There are very few dpecialists about, 1 in portsmouth, enfield and ACD of Lancs. Plenty of second hand parts available. But parts are costly. But its by far the 7 seater i have had. Injector problems will appear on many now. I have had all 4 changed on my vehicle. Wheel bearings are strong, chrome wherls need persistent sealing. Alarm immobilisor never given problems. Check for oil leaks, if there is a leak, probably from the crankshaft oil seal. Cost AA BRC £575 inc new clutch. Clutches seem to last 80 to 100k. Once you have full 140bhp from the engine, it is a willing performer. Good torque. Never heard of turbo failure on these. They are a good point.

Good luck.