Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.7 CDTi ecoFLEX Design (110bhp) 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I need it- head rather than heart. People probably think i lack imagination and have taken up taxi driving.

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

Not commented.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No- i'd rather buy a Japanese car for user-friendliness as i am used to these.

What are you likely to buy next?

Unsure- not one of these.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

They lose lots of money from new so i feel it was a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Practicality

What was the dealer like?

Okay, nothing special. Average premises; unexceptional experience.

What's it like to drive?

Ghastly. The driving position is awful; seats lack padding, the steering wheel does not go low enough. The pedals are so heavy that you end up with thigh ache and back ache from the thin padding of the lumbar area. The gearbox is horrid; notchy, heavy and not at all slick. 1.7 diesel sounds like decade+ old design; very unrefined. So unrefined that the steering wheel even vibrates when taking off. Flat when pulling away then gets going with toruq steer. Quite responsive when it gets going- top end 118mph not bad.

What's it like to park?

Easy enough thanks to loads of glass. I do feel instead of putting heated seats in the car they should have added rear sensors and folding mirrors as standard.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet.

What's most practical about your car?

Unique clever seating and space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Seating arrangement.