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Goodbye Alphie, old friend 😪

.... and the maintenance record ..... (doh!) Service History FM55NXA.pdf

2005 2.4 2WD Facelift Model, V spec, rear conversion. Truly immaculate inside and out; metallic grey over graphite wrap; 5 seats in luxurious unmarked grey Alcantara suede velour; rear conversion in red sparkle and charcoal ash effect; superbly maintained. A brand new 12-month MOT and 2 new tyres as advised. Imported and undersealed by New Acre Cars, and registered 01/11/2020. An export report and Japanese handbook available which show some previous history. A detailed maintenance history is attached. No known faults. The only blemishes: a cracked reversing lens and a scuff on an alloy wheel (photo). We have toured France, Spain, Germany, Austria and East Anglia and love this amazing car which purrs along quietly and smoothly without missing a beat. However, my health is catching up with me such that I feel, reluctantly, my camping days are over. Hence the sale for £10,995 ono · 2.4 litre engine with chain cam (no belts to change) · 110,000 miles · 17” Alloy wheels and good tyres (2 brand new) · Recent oil and filters service · New iridium spark plugs · Adaptive headlights · Big battery · Braided brakes · Brake fluid, transmission fluid & filter, anti-freeze and steering fluids all changed · Air-con recharged · 2 power side doors · Soft-close hatch · Power-folding door mirrors · 4 electric windows · Reversing camera and parking sensors · Remote central locking (2 keys) · Smart door lock/unlock · Headlights professionally polished and anti-UV treated · Limo privacy glass · Black "swirl"-effect interior trim · Sony head unit and roof mounted aerial · Original Alphard mats + extra rubber mats · Rotating centre seats · Dual zone climate control · Ambient lighting in the door pillars · Full curtains and front screen cover · Awning rail (Khyam driveaway awning available if required) Located near Tiverton, Devon, and available now for viewing. (NB a couple of the photos were taken before the wrap)

Such helpful advice, as ever. What a great site!

I fitted braided brake lines (at a considerable expense, imported) with no discernable improvement. Change the fluid for the above reasons. Maybe research if a particular brand of pads is more effective - something I have done successfully in the past.

Braided brake pipes? Which are on insurer's modifications list

Please excuse my ignorance Lee, but would this gismo diagnose the cause of intermittent AFS light coming on and dipped beam seeming a bit low?

I'm sure New Acre cars in Evesham supply the tailored foam package, certainly for 8-seaters. You'd have to ask them about 7-seaters.

I loosened the bumper to fit new fog lights. The wheel arch liner pops out easily and other clips and bolts are easy to spot. You should be able to get your hand in to do the fix.

Paul at Newacre cars has a good reputation in my experience for supplying good motors and providing support post sale. I'd recommend a visit and chat with Paul. It's worth the drive to Evesham!

I agree about the door colour. Also one of the (seven??) reversing sensors seems to be in a dimple which could indicate accident damage. Surely not seven sensors across the back bumper?

Thanks, Jenny. And thanks to my children for contributing some of their inheritance 😉

Inspired by paint jobs seen at Gaydon, I have just had the lower third(ish) wrapped with "Anthracite". Soooo pleased with the result - it really enhances the van IMHO. Cost was £700 and it took 2 days. 5 hours just for the front bumper due to the contours. I checked with insurance (A Flux) and no extra cost to the premium. Got to show it off, please forgive my indulgence! Here are some pics:

I had a screen DAB aerial fitted along with new head unit. Reception was rubbish, so now have a roof "stick" aerial which is loads better.

My AFS light flashes but it's intermittent. Ever since I had a slight bump to the rear bumper. It kindly stayed off for the MOT last week. I'd like to check out the sensor/levelling bar and keen to know where you sourced them please, Trev.