2005 Vauxhall Zafira DESIGN review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very minor - the INSP (service due) warning has always come on as you start the engine - I guess it was never set - I will know when it has done 20000 miles for the first service by looking at the mileage!
Windscreen washers sometimes do not work - no they are not empty or frozen!
General comments?
It seems very slow after the Mondeo diesel, but it cranks up OK on the motorway. Very roomy and quiet. Love the way the seats move around/configure.
Main rear seat not that comfortable, but lots of leg room with it right back.
Good to drive - good driving position. Company car, but my Wife drives it a lot - she loves it. Easier to park than the Mondy - due to driving position - also seems to have a very small turning circle like a London taxi. Interior is a bit dull, but I like the white dials in the 'Design' they light up orange at night like a Rover 75 which is a bit classy. (Small things...)
The Kids like it as their mates can come out with us - oh and the Dog.
I have seen pictures of the forthcoming new Zafira and I have to say I do not like it as much as the present one. Maybe it will look better in the metal.
Will update when things start to go wrong.
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| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2005 |