Should I buy an Alphard? Convince me!

[Siapan]

Hi. I've had Japanese vans in the past - a Liteace, an Estima and a Bongo. I'm now looking for another Japanese import after a long hiatus. I've seen a couple I like the look of on Autotrader who will do home delivery. Has anyone bought a car online like this?

I have so many questions to ask but I'm a complete newbie to the Alphard so be gentle with me 😊

Edited July 12, 2022 by Siapan

[Rojie]

12 hours ago, Siapan said:

Hi. I've had Japanese vans in the past - a Liteace, an Estima and a Bongo. I'm now looking for another Japanese import after a long hiatus. I've seen a couple I like the look of on Autotrader who will do home delivery. Has anyone bought a car online like this?

I have so many questions to ask but I'm a complete newbie to the Alphard so be gentle with me 😊

 

Hello,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Have you found a local dealer yet ?

[Alphard Club]

I would go and look at one from a dealer. Have a test drive then look about.

 

There is a guide here, you may know some of this but be sure you have a read and arm yourself with some ideas on what to look for: 

 

 

 

 

[ThuMentaliss]

Great van/mpv, etc,etc  but due to the lack of professional customisimg its not practical for serious conversion,  from my experience, cost wise, poor after sales professionalisam too many 'fast buck wise boys' selling them I could go on,  if you just want a very smart MPV that drives very nicely and a very reasonable purchase cost then this is for you

[Alphard Club]

5 minutes ago, ThuMentaliss said:

Great van/mpv, etc,etc  but due to the lack of professional customisimg its not practical for serious conversion,  from my experience, cost wise, poor after sales professionalisam too many 'fast buck wise boys' selling them I could go on,  if you just want a very smart MPV that drives very nicely and a very reasonable purchase cost then this is for you

 

totally with you on the fast buck wise boys. 

[Siapan]

Thanks peeps - much research to do. I've just had a look at the mega thread on fuel economy - that's a bit eyewatering 😄