Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017) 1.4i 16V Exclusiv 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Older mature driver, would not appeal to the younger set, unless your a young mother. With the rear doors opening the other way it's a lot easier to get a young child or an older person in and out of the car. But I don't buy Vauxhall's view that with both front and rear doors open it providers a safety zone for the driver / passengers.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends like it, but they wouldn't be friends and hurt your feelings, neighbours haven't commented.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but if I could afford it would go for the deisel version, but not the 1.3 snail derivertive.
What are you likely to buy next?
If I win the lottery it will start with a capital M and finish with a z.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Non Franchised dealer was much cheaper than my local Vauxhall dealership.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Previous Meriva was so reliable.
What was the dealer like?
OK,
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not as quick or as economical as my previous 06 model,Only has 12k on the clock so hoping this will improve, thinking back the older model was much the samebut improved greatly after taking it down to Cornwall and back, but it is so much more comfortable. and has a better driving position, the blind spot on the front drivers side windscreen has been much improved, at times could lose lorries when the angle was wrong in the 06 model. Also keep reaching for the non existant parking lever whenever stop.
What's it like to park?
Ok, but have not had to get it into tight spaces when needing to hold it on the parking brake on a hill for instance. It has the electronic parking brake, so havn't been there yet.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had it a month, nothing so far fingers crossed.
What's most practical about your car?
It has got me to where I want to go and back again.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control.
