Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017) 1.7 CDTi 16V (130bhp) SE 5d (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't know & don't really care we wanted a medium sized car which is functional easy access reasonable to run goes well & reliable & so far it has ticked all the boxes.

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

The main talking point has been the rear doors but everyone that's ridden in in thinks it's very comfortable & a nice car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably I understand the new one has 1.6 diesel so would want a drive before making a decision but happy with the one we got.

What are you likely to buy next?

As my comment re would you buy this car again.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,999

When did you buy the car?

June 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes the salesman wasn't pushy he knew is stuff originally test drove a 1.4 turbo but having had a Diesel car before did want to try the diesel version a few days later test drove the diesel which was an se got all the extras I wanted & had a lot more grunt than the 1.4t cheaper on road tax in my opinion better car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a medium sized car as my wife wouldn't drive my Mondeo to big she owned a Micra so sold both an purchased the Meriva.

What was the dealer like?

Really good.

What's it like to drive?

Really nice to drive has plenty of grunt being the 130se do like the 6speed gearbox which is smooth & not notchey as you are sat higher lots of all round vision,the electric handbrake took a bit of getting used to but functions really well mpg I get an average 52-53 happy with that handling really good in both wet & dry conditions can't really fault it.

What's it like to park?

Really easy as it fitted with front & rear parking sensors mirrors good.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only the electric sun blind which seems to get caught up on its tracks it has been in twice & is going in again hoping that gets sorted . At the moment that's the only fault to report.

What's most practical about your car?

Do like the rear doors makes very easy access also loads of room when you drop the seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Like the cruise control dab radio in fact all the extras only thing it doesn't have is sat nav which doesn't matter as I have a garmin.