Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017) 1.4i 16V Exclusiv 5d (2010/60) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They like it, especially the rear doors.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes but not the 1.4, i think i would go for a bigger diesel engine instead

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe an insignia, but not thinking along those lines for a while

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,995

When did you buy the car?

November 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Car was an ex demo, so got a reasonable deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked the styling and the rear doors, much improved on the previous meriva

What was the dealer like?

very helpful, good sales team...

What's it like to drive?

To be honest around town its brilliant, very smooth and quiet considering it is a large car, only down side is that when i venture out onto a duel carriage way, it can feel very strained and stuggle to build speed quickly, but then it is big car with a small engine. Maybe i should have gone for the 1.4 Turbo option but was put off by low fuel economy. That said the 1.4 isn't frugal, but the engine is still in its wear in process as its only got 2k on the clock, lets hope things get better.

What's it like to park?

Ok, only down side is you cant see the bonnet, rear parking is ok as the car is 'flat' backed so no sticky out bumpers!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nope

What's most practical about your car?

The rear flex doors. They help getting the baby seat in and out VERY easy

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Optional 17" alloy wheels, electric handbrake and Flex rail (for storage purposes)