Vauxhall Meriva (2003 - 2010) 1.4 16V Design 5d (AC) Owner Review
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In their own words
Nice driving position, easy access - especially for rear passengers. Good brakes and suspension. Nice sounding audio. However: Underpowered and a chore to drive out of town. Power steering fail is lethal. Poor build quality. too many niggles to continue ownership. Nightmare to change bulbs. School run car only - check the power steering mod has been done (Only after BBC Watchdog campaign). Visibility for driver is atrocious unless going in a straight line.
How reliable do you find the car?
Build quality issues: It was an older car when purchased (9 years old) but low miles (36k) and immaculate. Some irritating design faults are unfixable. Wipers are wrong way round - driver side leaves huge reservoir. visibility is shocking. so many near misses on zebras. Seat height adjustment failed, underseat tray jammed, rear window motor failed, glass fell out of both mirrors, three major bulbs gone (very difficult to change - battery and airbox needs removing). Power steering failed twice. Very scary.Does the car do everything you expected it to do?
Space is good - flat load area and sliding rear seats. Not as big as Xara Picasso. dreaded power steering fail happened twice! scary. This alone makes it not worthy of consideration.About their car
- Fuel type Petrol
- When purchased October 2015
- Condition when bought Used
- Current Mileage 50,000 miles
- Average MPG 48 mpg
