Martin Sutton Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Hi All, looking at buying an Alphard and would be greatful for any assistance or help in picking the right one. Which is better 2.4 or 3.0 What should I be looking for? Possible faults or issues? Is there a buyers guide? Thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterS Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I would go for a 3L, there are some outstanding recalls on these (brake master cylinder, airbags). When you get one make sure or do 1. full service including timing belt, water pump. 2. change gearbox fluid 3. get the brakes bled 4. Underseal/wax the bottom of the vehicle. Other than that they are good vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Sutton Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Can you get the recalls done in the UK if they are outstanding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterS Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Yes, there is a topic to help you get that arranged. I've followed it and got the brake servo sorted within 2 weeks of my email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Sutton Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Going to see a 3.0l mzg tomorrow. Hope it's as good in the flesh as the picture make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve a Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On the question of which is better, 2.4 or 3.0 I'm about to choose between one or the other. Most of my driving is going to be on 100 mile trips on motorway/A roads with 2 on board. Which is going to more economical and would there be much difference in insurance costs. Sellers I've spoken to say 3 litre is as economical as 2.4 but usually they have a 3 litre to sell ! Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterS Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 3L is better. Not struggling up hills the fuel ratio works out the same. But longer trips the 3L handles it much better. If you convert to LPG you'll be laughing so many people opt for this. I haven't as there is not a LPG pump station anywhere near me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew spencer Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I have a 2.4 and we have just done a holiday to the coast with 3 adults and 3 kids and a shed load of luggage car pulled fine and flew down the motorway couldnt fault it at all and very reasonable on fuel even at speed on the motorway i cant say it lacked pull or power on any hills or over taking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuli Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi All I have a 3L with 80,000 miles, really happy with it. I'm getting conflicting advice when to change the timing belt. Just wondering If anyone has had experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterS Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Always get the timing belt changed. not worth it failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I'm sure I've read somewhere that it should be changed at 80k km- so around 50k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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