Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.9 CDTi SRi (150ps) 5d (Euro 4) (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A family person.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Its been a pain in the arse and were glad to see the back of it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely never in a million years. My dad has an Astra 1.7CDTI (06 plate) and has just replaced the Dual Mass Flywheel. Steer clear of the diesel models i say!!!
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Focus C-Max, VW Touran, Mazda 5. Will never by a Vauxhall again.
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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?
December 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Straight forward Part-Ex.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Accomodate a growing family.
What was the dealer like?
Service was ok.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfortable. The 1.9CDTI drove very well when not in the garage. Overall performace was excellent.
What's it like to park?
No problem.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
What hasnt gone wrong with it more like it!!! Bought it with 68k on the clock. 7 weeks after leaving the garage......BANG on my way home from work. Car was undriveable. Gearbox had a massive hole in it. Car was in the garage for nearly 3 weeks. Having struggled to find a gearbox, they managed to replace it in addition to the Dual Mass Flywheel. The car left the garage be valeted and and again a fault. A new alternator required. 4 weeks down the line, yet another problemm, car shuddering in 1st gear and crunching gears. Yep, a whole new clutch required. After getting the car back this time there was a fault with a steering. I promptly returned it to the garage. Bearing in mind the car was out of warranty, they agreed to take it back and find another car for me.
What's most practical about your car?
The car was so spacious and comfortable to drive. My little boy loved being able to see out of the windows.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The adaptability of going from a 5 seater to a 7 seater.
