Which Alphard to buy?

[m.patterson]

Hi just thought i'd join this club online as i'm considering buying an Alphard in the near future,undecided on 2.4 or 3.0 ltr but need space for two largish dogs and my wife. Looking to use for holidays not a daily runabout,thinking 3.0 ltr probably best as miles per gallon not much different to 2.4.? Martin gtr m/cr area.

[Rojie]

2 hours ago, m.patterson said:

Hi just thought I'd join this club online as i'm considering buying an Alphard in the near future, undecided on 2.4 or 3.0 ltr but need space for two largish dogs and my wife. Looking to use for holidays not a daily runabout, thinking 3.0 ltr probably best as miles per gallon not much different to 2.4.? Martin gtr m/cr area.

 

Hi,

 

Welcome to the Forum

 

Alphard will offer plenty of space, rearmost seats fold up sideways providing a huge boot.

2008 is a changeover year.

Gen 1 3.0 litre is belt driven; but a non interference engine (if it snaps)

Gen 2 has 3.5 litre and a chain drive, as does the 2.4.

 

3.0  has 5 speed, whereas 2.4 has a 4 speed.

 

Other than different panels and interior, especially the seats, they are very similar.

[Alphard Club]

check out fuelly for owner MPG results

 

https://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/alphard

 

bear in mind the year as the 3ltr and 3.5ltr have different consumptions.

[Rojie]

52 minutes ago, Alphard Club said:

check out fuelly for owner MPG results

 

https://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/alphard

 

bear in mind the year as the 3ltr and 3.5ltr have different consumptions.

Nice tabulation

[Alphard Club]

2008 upwards in comparison to the first series
3.5 has 6 speed box
3.5 does not have rotating seats on the 8 seater model unlike the 10 series wich is a shame as the rotating seats are a cool feature.

3.5 engine and transmission i think is a smoother engine and gear change then the 10 series. Plenty of power. Car Looks slightly smaller on the outside but inside feels similar size to the 10 series.
3.5 economy is slightly worse around town but may do better on runs with it's extra gear.

Rear seats fold up better, much easier to use.

No need to change cambelt as timing chain