Vauxhall Zafira (1999 - 2005) 1.6 Club 5d (5/00) (2000/W) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, when I went to a mechanic to get the oil seals fixed he informed me the 1.6 vaxhaull engine was renowned for burning oil and mechanical faults - "bad engine" he said

What are you likely to buy next?

Seat Alhambra

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,500

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I was happy enough with the deal at the time

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Nice looking car, in good condition - low milage

What was the dealer like?

dealer seemed to be quite distant and was leaving me to it.

What's it like to drive?

Good when it was running - plumes of black smoke when the oil seals started to go

What's it like to park?

Easy enough to drive

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, after a while the car was burning oil like it was going out of fashion - the valve stem oil seals had gone also the bearings - needed to replace the engine.

What's most practical about your car?

Good layout and very practical

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Seat layout