Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017) 1.7 CDTi 16V (110bhp) Exclusiv 5d Auto (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm a mature, sensible person who isn't daft enough to pay more than is necessary to get a decent vehicle.

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

Every comments on how comfortable and spacious it feels. People are intrigued by 'suicide' doors.

Would you buy this car again and why?

So far no reason not to, but I tend to buy opportunistically. I dislike spending anymore time than is necessary buying cars.

What are you likely to buy next?

Almost certainly another SUV. A Meriva, a Ford S Max or Skoda Yeti are all possibilities.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,400

When did you buy the car?

January 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes. Price paid was well below what I expected to pay for this particular model largely because dealer didn't realise that milometre was set to kilometres instead of miles. I was told that the car had done 34,000 whereas it had actually done 21,000!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a small SUV.

What was the dealer like?

Essentially a car supermarket so no pressure. Huge choice of vehicles and happy to let you test drive as many as you liked.

What's it like to drive?

Very easy. It corners well with hardly any roll. Very responsive accelleration when needed. Cabin well designed and feels much larger than it actually is. Very comfortable on long runs.

What's it like to park?

No problems. Sensors helpful.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing at all.

What's most practical about your car?

Back seats are easy to lower to make large storage area if needed. Rear 'suicide' doors make cleaning interior very easy. Also general access to back seats for children and elderly very good.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I'm not a gadget person and haven't bothered to explore the many 'options' available.