Vauxhall Zafira 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well priced after Vauxhall special deal

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fuel economy good 40 urban - 49 on run

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Generally quite good handling

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've driven worse diesels, turbo lag at low RPM

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Real problems with engine vibration at 2800-3000 RPM, Vauxhall says this is normal and comparable to other Zafira diesels. Not true, I had a previous Zafira on a 53 plate with no vibration. I also have a second 2.0 DTi on a 52 plate NO VIBRATIONS -

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good image for a small MPV. Very versatile interior

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok, but not as good as my Toyota Previa, but there's a considerable price difference

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm as standard would be a massive plus

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Fobbed off with every excuse in the book in regard to faults

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine vibration makes you feel sick & dizzy and distracts you from driving

    Other

    Temperature sensor failed, washers failed, wiper blade flew off on motorway,rear discs badly scored at only 3000mls, engine misfires sometimes. They can't find the cause.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No