2000 Vauxhall Zafira Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"I love it, but not again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiring loom problem where the interior lights would not go out. The light problem was rectified, but a permanent radio interference is audible.
The turbo has stopped working four times due to engine management system defects.
Excessive oil usage, one litre per 1000 miles and difficult to check as it takes a good while for the oil to settle in the sump which can lead to overfilling if caught unawares.
Intermittent starting problem still not diagnosed, but recorded over the last 30000 miles.
Absolute loss of power, the engine runs, but will not pull the vehicle in third gear. Not yet diagnosed after two weeks.
General comments?
One of the best MPV layouts for a family.
Vauxhall need to pull their mechanical side up - this is one of their fleet hire vehicles on a full maintenance contract.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Tdi Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Zafira |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2003 |