2001 Opel Zafira Comfort review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable versatile vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From 60,000 miles the engine maintenance light (amber light with a spanner) comes on after driving approximately 8 miles. The light stays on until the ignition is switched off, and resets and will then come again after approximately 8 miles.
The local Opel garage diagnosed a faulty throttle body and advised that a new one would cost almost 600 euros. I checked the Internet and found a reference to a similar problem where the throttle body was cleaned and the fault did not re-occur.
On removal of the throttle body, it was clear that the air-flow was being restricted by gunge that built up in the throttle body. This appeared to originate from the breather pipe on top of the engine. On cleaning this gunge from the throttle body, I have not seen the engine maintenance light after 100 miles. Here is hoping!
Regards.
General comments?
Very pleased with the car, very flexible seating arrangement which is why I purchased it. Very lively in this guise with automatic transmission.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Carina |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2007 |