codeman_cas Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Guys, I'm looking into buying a Vauxhall zafira on about a 52 reg, im just wondering if anyone has any advice for me as in things to look out for , prone problems, which model to keep away from etc. I'm looking at the 1.6 model for cheaper running and tax costs, I don't need anything sporty or snazzy. Any help appreciated Cheers people Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choogling Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Guys, I'm looking into buying a Vauxhall zafira on about a 52 reg, im just wondering if anyone has any advice for me as in things to look out for , prone problems, which model to keep away from etc. I'm looking at the 1.6 model for cheaper running and tax costs, I don't need anything sporty or snazzy. Any help appreciated Cheers people Mark ECU (brain) terminals rotting away anything up to seven hundred to repair but don't let me put you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do you realy need seven seats? If so...it's ok. That's unless you intend long distance driving. The drivers seat is the worst I've come across. 2 hours in that seat and ya arse is numb. The comfort, space, including boot space of the Citoen Picasso is far better..but only five seats. p.s. seven seats in the Zafira = no boot space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliewag Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 we had a 52 plate zafira for a few years. my wife liked it because of the high driving position but it wasn't a comfortable drive. the road tax was £235 the last time we paid it for a 1.6 petrol. as allen says, with the extra seats up all your boot is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frededwards Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 As with all vauxhall's of that age, expect to change the lambda and crankshaft position sensors fairly regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m^rk Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Whatever you do avoid this car like the plague my Zafira has cost me an absolute arm and a sodding leg this year absolute disgrace always something going wrong with it! it is the worst car i have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeman_cas Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Cheers for that, i ideally need 6 seats but my budget is about the £1000 mark, i just need reliability and like everyone as cheap to run as poss cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUSS Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 You have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERDREAM Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do you realy need seven seats? If so...it's ok. That's unless you intend long distance driving. The drivers seat is the worst I've come across. 2 hours in that seat and ya arse is numb. The comfort, space, including boot space of the Citoen Picasso is far better..but only five seats. p.s. seven seats in the Zafira = no boot space. Thats all well and good, but you have failed to mention that the Citroen Picasso looks like a pile of dog-turd, wheras the Zafira is a smart looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaFan Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Check the shocks. Also the exhaust casing which may be going through by now (but once the outer casing is gone it's still fine for a while). Not the smoothest ride, especially in Pot Hole City, but a good workhorse. As others have said, no boot space with all seats up, but 7 seats is usually for occasional use anyway. With the back two seats down and the parcel shelf off there is a huge boot! A few people report 2nd gear being a bit sticky on the older models, there are Zafira forums that go into why this is, we've got used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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