2001 Vauxhall Zafira Club review from UK and Ireland
"A good value MPV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Persistent problems with the rear brakes. They are noisy when reversing and braking. The dealer has already attempted to resolve the problem twice by replacing the pads (at 7000 miles) and subsequently making a Vauxhall recommended modification. On both occasions the fix worked briefly, but the problem returned. It seems that the calipers are a problem with the Zafira.
The paintwork seems to scratch and mark very easily. Although this is not a problem from a rust perspective it is annoying in cosmetic terms.
General comments?
The handling of the car is very good for a seven seater. I have previously driven the Galaxy and Ulysse and would rate it better than both.
Fuel economy is decent, coming in at about 41 to 43 miles per gallon. Not a patch on my old Montego diesel, but you can't have everything.
Seating is very comfortable and the two rear seats are excellent, considering that they are the fold-down ones.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Montego |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |