Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.6i (115bhp) Expression 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's not exactly rock'n'roll, but it does say Mr Adaptable Family Man!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it - have lent it to a few! Neighbours have since bought one! Family have always commented on just how clever it is!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Without hesitation! Even if the kids were older and left home (Please God!). It drives beautifully, does decent mpg but, as I keep banging on about, it is just so damn flexible!
What are you likely to buy next?
Zafira - sportier model if poss.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,995
When did you buy the car?
October 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Looking for a car, any car, drove past, saw the Zafira shape and the rather attractive price - had a look - hooked! "Quiet time of year!, "keen to shift units" etc!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Adaptability.
What was the dealer like?
He was a friendly old guy, with a really good line in chat - luckily, so am I!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great power steering, handles like a small car - even better than my old XR2 - honest! Very little road noise and grip/cornering is way better than you might expect from a mini people carrier! Love it!
What's it like to park?
Much easier than you would think - it's just a car!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only just got the machine, but previous Zafira did 110,000 from new with minimal problems. Pulls like atrain and carries family of 5 with ease! Plus lots of stuff!
What's most practical about your car?
Massive boot space when rear seats folded! Lots of space inside. Good, high driving position. But best of all..... the fold flat rear seats - kids have lots of pals, seats go up and down in a jiffy, very easily and pretty easy getting in and out!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear seats! Best idea in family cars ever! Parking sensors!
