Vauxhall Zafira (1999 - 2005) 2.0 DTi Elegance 5d (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I've let the missus pick it. (weak man).

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

God knows, don't wanna know.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, not cause it's a bad car just want something more me.

What are you likely to buy next?

Gotta be a BMW 5 Series M Sport Touring because that's what I want.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was the cheapest diesel Zafira with its spec going at the time on the internet so I think so.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I gave the wife an opportunity to pick our next car, so this is what we ended up with.

What was the dealer like?

Great when i was looking at the car but not so good when it came to me taking the car back under warranty as usual.

What's it like to drive?

Not too bad for something that is basically a van. Handles reasonable although rolls a fair bit but strangely has a car-like way about it. Doesn't seem to like bumps too much but isn't uncomfortable either.

What's it like to park?

A doddle if you can drive.

Have you had any problems with the car?

When I first bought it had the EGR valve caused a loss of power within two days of me buying the car but was sorted by the dealer and since then only needed to change battery and two rear springs so not too bad.

What's most practical about your car?

Well of course the boot. Car drives like a, well, like a Zafira... but when it comes to practicality you can't go wrong. Fold the seats down and it becomes a van basically. I've moved house with it twice and carried the kids' rubbish around for 12 months no problem.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Gotta be the sunroof. Had a lot more expensive cars in the past and always missed a good old fashioned sunroof.