2002 Vauxhall Zafira Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"Nice at first, but not sure now"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine noisy under load since 2500 miles. Symptoms similar to too lean fuel mixture or ignition timing incorrect. Engine Management Warning light has not come on, but a motorway drive at around 3500 revs / 70mph is not as quiet as it used to be!I've tried different petrol stations, driving it carefully; revving it hard; adding fuel injector cleaner to a tank of petrol etc, but the noise remains. It can also be heard at slower speeds around town when pulling away etc - a rough, "throatiness" from somewhere deep in the engine. Why has this occurred? Has anyone got an idea?
General comments?
The radio doesn't hold stations as well as my Ford Ka did. Medium Wave(AM) is useless too, all I hear is the electronics from the engine!
1.8 is OK, but would've like a bit more power and should have opted for the 2.2 version.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 31 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3300 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ka |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2002 |