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I have also seen a 3.0 vvti Alphard absolutely stunning condition in pearl white with only 29,000 miles. What are peoples thoughts on the engine ? I know that there is a timing belt to worry about but there seem to be mixed opinions about the vvti system. I have only seen the vehicle on a website not in the flesh. I don't know if I am allowed to post links but I am sure someone will put me right. https://www.countycarsstrood.co.uk/used/cars/toyota-alphard-30-vvti-10254/

I have looked up 2.4 Toyota engines, really shocked at the results especially it seems the pre 2008 engines

Its too hot LOL, We have a sea breeze here which makes it better but inland is the where motors are and there is no breeze there I DON'T DO HUMID LOL

Cheers Fella, Looks like I have loads more researching to do

Thanks mate gonna look at some next week when the weather breaks

Hi All, We are still researching Alphard's lol also looking at Elgrands. Correct me if I am wrong , the 2.4 have a cam chain, the 3.0 have a cam belt and the 3.5 have a cam chain, so far so good. The concern that I had was the windscreen in the event of a crack in the drivers view but I believe that Auto glass can source them after a bit of a wait. Where we live there is mostly motorways and dual carriageways so I reckon that a 2.4 may struggle, the 3.5 might be a better choice being that it will not have to work as hard as the 2.4 and there is no cam belt to worry about. Is an Alphard under 2 metres tall so it will fit under the barrier doing tip runs ? Would a 3.5 make a Daily Driver ?? We were going to look at some but its far too hot for looking at motors LOL Thoughts ?? Suggestions ??

Thanks to everyone who replied, probably going to view one next week and have a drive, our vrs just passed its mot with no advisories so it should sell quite well

Hi All, Newbie here, I think that I am interested in an Alphard, probably a 3.0 ltr, not a 4wd, BUT I have some concerns. At the mo I drive an Octavia VRS TSI so I am used to a low mpg, I have seen a few 06/08 reg for about £7000. Correct me if I am wrong these would need undersealing, rear cat removed, rear fog light sorted out properly. I have had insurance quotes more than £150 higher than my VRS which I find really strange as my vrs will top out at more than 150 mph so it must be more of a risk than a 2.5 ton people carrier. I had a "grey import" years ago Pajero 2.8 exceed which was pretty good in its time, the electronic 4wd started playing up so it was time for it to go. What's availability of spares like? Is reliability an issue ? My insurance quote was from Admiral, as my usual company (Hastings Premium) are not interested. Spare parts on ebay are quite limited which I find strange. So why are these imports frowned upon? My Pajero was a failure in Japan as the interior light bulb failed. Some friendly advice would be appreciated, Go easy lol