Phil C

Hello Michael, I was thinking of a hybrid up to £12K but have been researching it a bit more since you replied and battery replacement is very expensive and where I live it's difficult to find a garage that will do the work according to some owner comments and trade specialists so I think they are out for me. I like the power of my 3.4 petrol Granvia especially as we have some very steep hills around here, so I think I will look for a 3 or 3.5 Lt version. I know about BIMTA a Bongo I had came with one but I didn't know you could chase up the details if the garage didn't do the search which is most of them in Devon. I don't like the massive radiator grills either, or the body shape of the new ones but whatever floats your boat, I don't like the prices either but it would be good to have an almost new one. Thanks again for the info Cheers, Phil

Thank you Michael for your reply and the advice it contained. I love my Granvia, but it is 23 years old and a bit thirsty on fuel and it looks as though you are very happy with your Alphard so it seems the 2.4 Alphard Hybrid is a good replacement for the Granvia. Cheers Phil

Hello owners, I have joined this site because I am looking to buy an Alphard and need some advice with which engine size and what age and hybrid or non hybrid to look for. I have a Granvia 3.4 petrol at the moment which I have had for over 8 years and I love it. It's 23 years old and immaculate condition but I am finding it hard to get parts and need to change up, so any advice would be gratefully appreciated. The Granvia is a second vehicle and doesn't do too many miles a year so maybe a 2.4 would be OK but I am not sure about the CVT hibrid system and would like your thoughts on it. Regards Phil