Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 16V Design 5d (AC) (2004/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money. It seems to be well built and with A/C CD player, alloy wheels etc it compares well with similar models from other manufacturers.
Costs
With a service interval of 20,000 miles (although it is 20,000 or 1 year whichever comes first) costs should be reasonable. At high speeds and full loads fuel economy suffers but that is to be expected.
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On the road
Driving
It is a pleasure to drive. The ride is smooth and, apart from at high speeds, wind and road noise is minimal.
Performance
Performance is excellent. Well chosen gear ratios make it seem quick off the mark, although on motorways it sometimes feels like it needs a sixth gear to reduce engine revs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Early days yet, but we have had no problems.
Image
Obviously down to personal taste. I like the shape and with the darkened glass, alloy wheels, fog lights and bright metallic paint I think it is eye catching.
Comfort
A real strong point. The car feels much larger inside than it looks from the outside. Rear seats have plenty of leg and head room. I cannot fault it.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm as standard, but the "anti hijack" system of initially only unlocking the drivers door is a nice idea.
Service
Depends on the particular dealership and we looked around to find a dealer we liked. So far service from them has been excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes