Vauxhall Meriva (2003 - 2010) 1.6 8V Life 5d (AC) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Need a small MPV to move the family around
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
bit odd looking
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, need a bigger car and a bit heavy on fuel use and road tax.
What are you likely to buy next?
bigger mpv/estate
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,600
When did you buy the car?
February 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
best you can expect from a main dealer
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
needed a newer car at the time
What was the dealer like?
good, helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
good in town, quick off the mark but revvy at motorways speeds. Wallows in bends if you push it.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Gear linkage selector worn out at 47k (known weak point).
What's most practical about your car?
easy to drive round town, easy to park
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
fold down rear seats gives large flat boot area
