Vauxhall Zafira (1999 - 2005) 1.8 Elegance 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I have kids! But I haven't given up yet! Hopefully!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My Mrs likes it, the kids think it's the coolest thing in the world, my old man loves it because he thinks he can do tip runs in her (NAH!) and my mother thinks its an ugly son of a gun!
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would buy this make and model again, but next time one that has been taken care of a little more.
What are you likely to buy next?
Either a Zafira Tourer or Hyundai i800.
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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?
£2,100
When did you buy the car?
February 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was very cheap for the mileage! Needed a few cosmetic bits doing but is a good old girl.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I needed the extra seats and I liked the look of them.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very well! Outrun a donut in a modded up Astra the other day! Handles like a car half it's size!
What's it like to park?
Coming from a Clio to a Zafira was a bit of a shock but once you get used to it which doesn't take long it's fine.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch! The CSC Valve blew damaging the clutch was quoted £1300 through Vauxhall to repair, got a local garage to do it for £440.00.
What's most practical about your car?
The 7 Seats and the big boot!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The full electric windows! The kids aren't sure whats hit them when they are unwound.
