Vauxhall Zafira (1999 - 2005) 1.6 Life 5d (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practical thinking, get's something that can be utilized in many different ways, without being too bothered about fashion.

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

Very practical, large.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes I would buy another Zafira, it's been a very good car, it seems very well built, even though it's a bit slow it feels really well put together. It feels like it's virtually indestructable.

What are you likely to buy next?

Zafira, possibly a 2l diesel next time, and probably a Zafira B rather than the A.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,200

When did you buy the car?

October 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes we got a very good deal, we were very surprised when we saw the vehicle on the forecourt, it had no price on it and we weren't going to ask at first, but then when the dealer said £1,200 we couldn't believe it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We wanted a car with a large boot and the possibility of 7 seats, and based on a reliable range of cars.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was very friendly, not pushy at all, really helpful, and has helped us numerous times with the vehicle. A great person.

What's it like to drive?

The Zafira is relatively nice to drive, however the 1.6l engine is very under-powered for the weight of the vehicle. It certainly isn't a vehicle you can accelerate rapidly in.

What's it like to park?

For such a large vehicle it is surprisingly very easy to park. It's the width of most standard parking bays so goes in quite easily.

Have you had any problems with the car?

There have been a few issues with it since we got it - a broken suspension spring and brakes locked on at 50mph once, but other than that very few problems.

What's most practical about your car?

The ability to switch it from a large estate vehicle to a 7 seater vehicle if you need extra seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The seven seats are really handy, and the large boot when the seats are down.