2007 Vauxhall Zafira Life review from UK and Ireland
"Handy car, in manual only"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upgraded a 2005 "old" model Zafira 1.8 auto for this "new" model 1.8 Easytronic.
Easy it isn't - it is a crashing harsh poorly designed gearbox.
Just awful to drive. It has whiplash inducing upshifts in full auto mode, and the manual mode is idiotic in its operation to say the least: it will "kick down" from 5th to 3rd @70 mph when you accelerate, but then you have to manually re-upshift!!
Parking/ hill starts etc are an absolute chore as it will not "hold/ creep" in drive!!!
Topped off by an ill-informed dismissive salesman.
AVOID.
General comments?
Incredibly poor interior build quality: Bad gaps and squeaks aplenty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Zafira |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2009 |