Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 2.2i Design 5d Auto (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm a mug!

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

I am not exaggerating when I say that they feel sorry for me.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never - nor another Vauxhall. the most unrefined car I have ever driven (I lived in Berlin for a while and had a Trabant as a joke - it was better than this - you will think I am being facetious but it had much less road noise!)

What are you likely to buy next?

A second hand quality car. Anything but a Vauxhall.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£19,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Deal was ok - got £3500 off list - probably could have got more but they matched car broker prices I'd seen.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had previously owned an absolutely excellent previous-model Zafira 2.2.

What was the dealer like?

Very good - not too pushy - willing to deal.

What's it like to drive?

Very sharp handling for a car of it's type - much better than the bloated Ford S-Max. Whole driving experience marred by astonishing and appalling lack of refinement and economy (currently 16 mpg!)

What's it like to park?

Fine

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

7 Seats, 5 doors

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise Control Climate Control very poor and an utter waste of money