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One of the power windows wiring was faulty.
Local dealer finally got it fixed after 10 failed attempts. They are very helpful though.
Air-conditioning bypass tube dislocated and disappeared, resulting in the front passenger floor becoming soaked with water. The local dealer is trying to get it fixed under the warranty.
This car is known as the Opel Zafira or Chevrolet Zafira or Vauxhall Zafira or Holden Zafira in different parts of the world. Strangely enough, it is known as the Chevrolet Nabira in Malaysia.
Ride and handling are good, interior material quality looks tough and lasting, and the Flex-7 seating is brilliant.
However, more luggage space would be appreciated, especially when all seven seats are used up.
What a hell is a Chevrolet Nabira???
Here in Brazil there is a Chevrolet Zafira and I believe that in Thailand the Zafira is known as Subaru Traviq.
But Nabira...It's very strange.
For one moment, I thought that was the Daewoo Nubira, but built by Chevrolet.
Actually, Subaru Traviq is the name of the car in Japan.
In Thailand, as also in Brazil they are called Chevrolet
Zafira.
Daewoo Nubira is totally another different car altogether.
I drive a Opel Zafira in Singapore and we have an active group of Opel drivers. I'd like to find out more about the Nabira in Malaysia. Can you drop me a line at:
AllBlackZafi@yahoo.com.sg. cheers.
I face the same problem with the power window - one is not working. Just got the car for a week, and haven't sent to the dealers yet. I hope they can get it fix.
Overall - it's a great car.
Nabira and Zafira.
They are the same actually.
Previously the Zafira was marketed in Malaysia using the Opel Zafira branding. However, heard of the poor performance of the dealership in Malaysia and GM decide to rebrand the car Chevrolet Nabira.
They could have named it Chevrolet Zafira. From what I overheard, the word "Zafira" has a not so good meaning in Islam. M'sia being a Muslim country, Nabira was an alternative. But I could be wrong.
Other than that, it is the same car that comes out of Thailand plant.
How do I know? I drive an Opel Zafira and has few acquaintances in M'sia who are Nabira owners.
The Chevy Nabira is the same as Opel/Vauxhall Zafira and comes from the GM's Thai factory in Rayong.
I had a chat with the CEO of Hicomobil (Chevy distributor in Malaysia) in August and the reason that it is named Nabira because of a legal dispute between GM and the previous Opel distributor (Europel). To skirt the issue, this led to the renaming of the Zafira in Malaysia. It is definitely not a religious reason as postulated by some. Note that only two letters in "Zafira" were changed.
1 am driving a chevrolet nabira in malaysia. just bought it 7 months ago. its excellent, spaces and fulfill my family dreams to get mpv cars. my problems is very difficult to get a spare part component for my right side mirror which is damaged by motocycle clash last two months. I'm ordered it through hicomobil, but until now (more than 2 months) I haven't receive it and last week I was informed that the price is suddenly increased to Ringgit Malaysia 595.00 compare than RM 492.75 last two months. I don't what to do and day to day 1 tried to get it from workshop in singapore and malaysia. may be other reader can help me to soft this problem. thank you. alias - johor bahru, malaysia.
In comparison with the other mpv's in Malaysia, the price could be considered as reasonable. It's a good all round family car. But the main down turn is the difficulties of getting the spare parts. Hicomobil have to do something about this so that the respected customers will feel secured. Should anything happened, it can be repaired immediately without the hassle of having to wait for 2-3 agonizing months for the spare parts.
I've decided to buy this MPV after doing some surveys considering my medium size family. The other MPV with similar range of prize are quite bulky although they have the spacious space. In addition this will be a single car that I will also use to work. Some views or comments are required for the use of the roof compartment whether the may give impact to the car performance or handling. The reason being if we're traveling will full 7 seat occupied, the rooftop compartment is required for luggage.
The interior panel is quite plain and boring. Is there any accessory (e.g wooden panel) available if I want to replace it to make it look nicer?
I've driven the Opel Zafira for tha last 2 yrs. I've had no problems with it and it's a great car. Can someone tell me whether Chevrolet Nabira's parts can be used in toto? They need to be changed eventually. Is there any third party workshop that is confident to do the servicing and/or repairs?
Ihave purchased a unit, Opel Zafira in mid.2001,when it was just launched. good handy car upto this moment, considering 4 years of ownership. the problems I had was with the airconditioning/climateric system. had an overhaul done in pj ealy this year, but the aircond.light/indicator on the dashboard is still not working. do not know if the aircon works or not. any suggestions? The other thing is that the side foot railings on the interior, keep falling off. looking for an armrest as well.finally, no place besides the boot for a cd changer/player.do not park in dusty area where there are dust, leaves etc. as this may get into the engine.
Next month I will be buying a 1.8cd 2002 model second hand chevrolet zafira. I like this car, because the design is fit for what I like for the mpv. I am very concern about the consumption of the gasoline. specially now that the prices of the gasoline is really increasing rapidly! I would like to ask the people who had already the chevrolet zafira to please tell me... how many kilometers per liter this car cost? you can send me your answer (i consider it's great help) to my e-mail add. miarairuplao@yahoo.com thank you very much.
Want to know more about Chevrolet's car, prices, model and promotion this independence month please email me at farha_faizal@yahoo.com.
Hi, I purchased Nabira in April'05 from one of the authorized dealer in Klang, Selangor. I've made a few comparison between some of these dealers in Klang Valley especially how many offer they can give. Finally, I was able to get the following items as offered : leather seat, LCD display and vcd player without any extra cost. My advice is please make comparison when you want to purchase this MPV.
The problem with this car is very hard to get the spare part or it may take a few months to get it. Another thing is : when the engine get hot, it makes a loud noise. Is it normal?