Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.9 CDTi Design (150ps) 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man who likes the way a car looks.

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

Looks nice

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, because its excellent.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably another Zafira when Vauxhall bring out the new one in apparenlty 2011?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - I bought in on 45,500 for only £7k from an independent dealer specialising in Volvo's so i think they just wanted it off thier forecourt!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

for the size

What was the dealer like?

normal 'gift of the gab' young boy who fancied himself. Bit of an idiot to be honest.

What's it like to drive?

lovely. It drives like a car and pulls like a train, especially as i have a diesal tuning box under the bonnet which increases the car to nearing 200bhp. Fuel comsumption has also been improved and now commuting at aroound 42 - 44mpg with long runs in the high 40's/early 50's

What's it like to park?

Good at the front but a little harder at the rear.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yep - in June '09 the dual mass flywheel failed and also damaged the clutch release bearing. Lukily aftermarket warranty paid an ey watering £1,400 repair bill. Nothing since though

What's most practical about your car?

The room. The kids love it especially if they get the chance to sit in the boot with the extra 2 seats down!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the sports button, auto wipers and lights.