Vauxhall Meriva (2003 - 2010) 1.6 16V Design 5d (AC) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who Cares.I have a house in the country and a golden retriever.This cars perfect.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Neighbour 6 doors up bought a black designe after seeing our one.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes i would, But not a 1.6 Mabey a 1.8 or a 2.0 turbo if you get one.But not the new style with the suicide rear doors.Dont like them.
What are you likely to buy next?
Havent thought about it.Still plenty of life in this one yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Traded in a very problematic 56 plate Clio from a main dealer who refused to take it back after only 2 weeks.Vauxhall to the rescue.Well done.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low milage, Nice colour, Black windows, Lots of space inside, Twin sunroofs. I could go on.
What was the dealer like?
Fantastic to deal with.Workshop not so good though.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The pull to the left can be a pain.On a long run with the cruise control set at 60-70 you get good MPG.but not on the B roads,If i baby it i can get 250-300mls to a half tank, About £30.
What's it like to park?
No probs here, Nice and high.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Has an annoying pull to the left than no one has been able to fix in 4 years.Usual things need done.Tyres, Brakes and T belt, But 35k miles later shes still going strong.A real credit for a small vauxhall.
What's most practical about your car?
The entry/exit height.With the rear seats down she swollows 8ft fence posts no probs, Among other stuff that my dad in laws E class merc cant,HA HA!! (boxes to the skip).
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated door mirrors.Twin sunroofs.Rear seat selection(2 or 3).Black windows.All windows and roofs close from key fob.Front wipers.Rear headphone controls in the center console.
