Old v New

Anyone had both mk1 and the new Ulysse? Would like to know for future ref if I should go for a slightly newer mk1 or for the new style. Currently driving a 97 with just over 100000 on clock and is running like a dream atm but something in my head is telling me to look out for another. The new Ulysse looks better but are they anymore reliable?
Cheers.

Hi

The Mk2 we purchased was our first ever Fiat - although that never nearly happened, because the dealership couldn't be bothered to sort out a test drive [3 times I had to phone, each time with a promise that a salesman would call back ]

You can get some great bargains on some Mk2s now; any problems should have come to light surely.

They are a cracking car, lots of toys and gadgets as well

Older ones appear more reliable but then again there isn't too many astround these days,new ones great to drive & gadgets,I can sit for hours turning the heater fan on & off
Loads of niggly problems on new ones but nothing really serious(ever seen one broke down?,I havent)i'd go for new ulysse about year old(still under warranty)but hopefully niggly problems already sorted........could be a sell coming up for you here Stu

A sell, you gotta be kidding

We bought ours brand new, on a 53 plate - car only done 17k miles, and HP now paid off as well - I intend to keep it for many more years to come

Unless of course you want to make me a very GOOD offer

If I win the lottery or my Premium Bonds 'come In' I might make an offer

T14086 is right, most problems seem to be niggles rather than real faults. I am happy with our's and the only small problems have been software related and the driver seat issue.

We bought our's new and added a lot of options to it and like Stu will be keeping it for many years. As a result we even spent the money on an LPG conversion to bring the fuel costs down dramatically.

To be honest I really like driving it and it does have a lot of toys on it. I did look at other cars to replace it next year, but I can't find anything else which is as good. Key thing for me was the safety rating as well.

7K posts, 17K miles. That means that you stop every 2.5 miles to make a post...

Handy that laptop eh

Seat issue can be resolved by fitting covers,not that you should have to but it does help.

Galaxy is not a bad motor (TDI engine) but few niggly probs like ulysse,interior trim,underneath heater & few electrical issues.

poggy - absolutely on the NCAP. This was what convinced us as well.

How much was the LPG conversion? Where did they manage to find room for the tank?!?

I too was finally swayed because of the NCAP!

As for poggys LPG conversion, he has done a thread in the LL about it - I will find the link in a minute - the tank is in the spare wheel cavity; the spare wheel now in the boot, I presume http://www.fiatforum.com/showthread....&highlight=LPG

@ T14086 - checked car today, around 19775 miles on it! BUT you have got it wrong - post count EXCLUDES my 17000 odd posts made in the Leisure Lounge, lol. AND don't forget I drive the Stilo as well

And no sliding doors!

Which is a huge benefit and rules out the Espace straight away.

Also it's a Ford

Sliding doors are a must. So that's the Kia with a crappy 2* NCAP or the Toyota?

Thanks Stuart. One to ruminate on then. I only got my car yesterday afternoon and I'm already alarmed at 25mpg!!! But I need my boot space, would worry about the warranty and might want to take it on the ferry...

The tank goes in the spare wheel well under the car and I currently have the spare at home as I am only driving locally. If we go on holiday and I need the space I will put it in a roof box instead.

You can still take it on the ferries, just not the Euro Tunnel at the moment although when I spoke to them they said they would be soon if you had a LPGA installation certificate.

The warranty is an issue, but we only have 12 months left on our's and you get a 2 year warranty on the LPG system which can be extended to cover any damage to the engine caused by using LPG.

I have to admit the more I drive it, the more it seems to be smoother and more powerful on LPG. Not sure if that is due to the fact that LPG is 100 Octane rather than 95 for unleaded petrol.