I wanted to buy a Ford Galaxy 1999 model but a friend is seriously advising me to go for a volkswagen sharan or a toyota sienna. That the two cars are better than the Ford Galaxy. Am kind of confused right now. Please guys, your brilliant advice is highly needed. Thanks

Toyota Sienna

The ford galaxy will be a lot more exonomical owing to the fact that this year model has a 1.9l turbo inline 4 engine. It also comes with a Diesel engine. Spare parts and mechanics may be your bane. Take off is sluggish.

The Sharon is used by so many transporters & comes only in 4 cylinder. Maintenance may be at par with the ford galaxy with parts more readily available.

The Sienna will be a different proposition as it comes in 6 cylinder engine and spare parts will be pricey when compared with the 2 above. Consequently, it offers a drive experience both at take off & over taking. Fuel consumption will also be higher with parts and mechanics abundantly available. Sienna is an extremely reliable van as well as durable if proper care is maintained. It equally offers a better resale value when u feel it's time for a replacement. Besides cost of maintenance and initial cost of acquisition, resale value is a huge consideration when planning to buy a vehicle.

If you have handled a 1.8L 4 cylinder turbo charged VW Sharan manual transmission , then you will realize it's not just about numbers.

The VW parts are cheap but mostly used in the north I don't know about the Ford galaxy but it shares part With the Sharan.

I use a sienna though and it has never disappointed or left me stranded in its 3years use