Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.9 CDTi Life (120ps) 5d (Euro 4) (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family Man

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

Looks OK

Would you buy this car again and why?

Cost was the main factor. other manufactures Compact MPVs that I may have gonfor where more money.

What are you likely to buy next?

Similar

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was just OK. Poor trade in on old vehicle as it was too old for them. would not do any deals but price not too much over what I was expecting.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

wanted biggish family vehicle with high seating position and versatility of extra seats

What was the dealer like?

Very swish, no pressure

What's it like to drive?

I would describe the whole car as OK. but that is it; nothing special. Build quality is OK but not a patch on the Nissans we have had previously, which have been nice, reliable and run well. Only reason we didn't go for a Nissan is they don't have a MPV in the range. There is a good driving position which is high up (another reason we went for this class of vehicle). It handles well, and the 120bhp does give it some get-up-and-go when it is needed, but I tend not use this as I'm concerned about fuel economy. The 6 speed box works well never need to change down when cruising on motorways even on hills. I use 6th on normal road driving too and only have to drop down at reduced speed on an incline. I've not notice an excessive road noise. On a whole the car does what we got it for and other

What's it like to park?

I have no issues

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong but economy is not what I was hoping for. Quoted at 47MPG and I'm not getting 40MPG. At first service some fuel filter was changed which I was told would help but it doesn't seem to have.

What's most practical about your car?

7 seats provide the versatility we were looking for in a large family car to allow for touring holidays OR transporting extended family. This is the main reason we bought the car moving up from a Primera Estate.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

nothing. This is a very basic trim with no goodies onboard.