Vauxhall Zafira (1999 - 2005) 1.8 Design 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says I buy cars for practicality, but it looks OK.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Quite happy as I can carry all about in it as required.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
Perhaps a Merive as the Zafira is now larger than current requirements. Would check out reliability first.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
June 1997
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car of the week and high milage made it a good buy. I can say this now as it has proved reliable but we took a chance.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Required space to transport materials.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was open and fair.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Easy to drive. Small turning circle for a car of its size. High driver position gives good view of the road. Comfortable on long journeys. !.8l gives power when required.
What's it like to park?
Relatively easy for a large car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
In the first year trouble with the computer and sensors, but this was sorted out eventually by the dealer.
What's most practical about your car?
Good driving position. High internal capacity and facility for a roof rack. Engine reliable.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Space inside.
