Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.6i Life 5d (AC) (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The Zafira reflects my practical nature, prepared for anything!

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

Everyone who has travelled in the car comments on the space and comfort.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, as it has ticked all the boxes though I would go for a higher spec model.

What are you likely to buy next?

I am considering the Peugeot 5008 but far more likely to buy a Zafira Tourer.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,700

When did you buy the car?

April 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

The deal I got was a good one, top price for my trade-in and a below book price for the new car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Need bootspace for transporting mobility scooter.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was very friendly, a family owned business whom I have bought from several times.

What's it like to drive?

Overall it is good to drive. However, the 1.6 is a little underpowered and needs to be gently coaxed up to speed. The gearbox is a bit stiff (though this is loosening now with more miles and regular use) and changes need to be made quite precisely in the rev range to avoid losing power. Seating is comfortable, steering is light. Feels very much like driving a normal hatchback car.

What's it like to park?

It's quite large but visibility is excellent all round.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong to date.

What's most practical about your car?

Everything, the bootspace is vast and has proved useful to transport my uncle's mobility scooter but also everything needed for a fortnight's self-catering holiday. The comfy, spacious rear seats are used frequently for transporting colleagues at work.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The Flex7 seating.