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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Crazycarzowner on 04 November 2014, 20:31:27
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Brother is looking for a Zafira.........I know ::) But he has 3 kids & needs a MPV as he often takes all the clan and would like to take mum out too. His budget is up to £2500 so hes's looking at something like 03 - 05 reg 60ish K.
Can anyone give any advise (constructive) on what to look for? what faults? any hints or tips on getting a good one?? We're going looking at a few tomorrow & thursday 1.6 & 1.8 petrol (he doesn't do enough miles for a wheasel)
Thanks in advance
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Recently had a 60 plate 1.6 i found the car incredibly versatile,the 1.6 wont win any races when 5 or so passengers are present but the engine is fine for general use. I had a diesel 2.0 before and the engine was great especially in hilly areas. Overall for the money the zafira is a fine machine :y
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For zafira, read astra, same car. The zafira has no real problems of it's own. Treat it as you would any Vauxhall of that age.
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As Steve has said, It is an Astra on Stilts.
Avoid the 1.6 IMO. It is far too small for the extra weight of the Zafira, especially when loaded.
The 1.8 seems to be the pick of the bunch.
EGR faults are something to look into - and a decent bargaining tool.
Interiors are basic but functional but tend to get ruined by kids with sticky sweets and pop bottles. Again, an easy fix and good bargaining tool.
Did I mention to avoid the 1.6? ;D
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The Zaffy-A's are not that refined, and not that comfortable either. Well, mine isn't. Zafira-B seem to hold a price premium. Zafira-A has woeful spec.
Whilst quite versatile, the rearmost seats are for kids only really, esp for decent journeys, and with these up, virtually no boot space.
I'm trying to think of something nice to say, but struggling ;D
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I've nothing good to add either... :-X
Errrr...the climate control is better than on the Omega and the CD player supports mp3 playback and has aux input (Elite and probably Design)...that's about it.
Not quite what you wanted/needed to know. Sorry
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I'm trying to think of something nice to say, but struggling ;D
Not awe inspiring I know, but its for our kid, who doesn't know his arse from his elbow when it comes to cars. I'm amazed the Mondeo lasted 5 years in his ownership :D But for me servicing it & carrying out repairs it would have been in scrapyard heaven years ago! Just want sommat simple, reasonably spacious & easy to maintain.
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I've nothing good to add either... :-X
Errrr...the climate control is better than on the Omega and the CD player supports mp3 playback and has aux input (Elite and probably Design)...that's about it.
Not quite what you wanted/needed to know. Sorry
Yours must have been a Zaffy-B then. The most high tech item in the top-of-the-range Zaffy-A Elegance is the CDR500... ...and we all know how crap that is ;D
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I've just sold on a mint 02 1.6 petrol Zaf with full MOT and 74k for £700, I was surprised how well it drove to be honest and considered keeping it. Would happily have sold it here but dem rules are dem rules. Only issue I had to sort was breaks in the wires to the rear doors and the usual rocker cover gasket leak
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I've just sold on a mint 02 1.6 petrol Zaf with full MOT and 74k for £700,
DOH!!!!!! :o :o :o Wish I'd known.........
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I've just sold on a mint 02 1.6 petrol Zaf with full MOT and 74k for £700, I was surprised how well it drove to be honest and considered keeping it. Would happily have sold it here but dem rules are dem rules. Only issue I had to sort was breaks in the wires to the rear doors and the usual rocker cover gasket leak
You can't sell a non Omega here? Didn't know that.
TB, mine is a Zafira B 1.8 Elite. If this is the refined version then the A must be truly awful ;D
Sorry Jason :y I bought mine for the kids too. The things we do for them ::)
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Mr DTM swears by his mummy bus....SRi I believe.
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As far as I know, you can sell a Toaster here if you want? Much like selling a Zafira, I guess.
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Mr DTM has the Elite weasel mummy bus. I guess 4x4s must be the 'daddy' buses then
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I've just sold on a mint 02 1.6 petrol Zaf with full MOT and 74k for £700, I was surprised how well it drove to be honest and considered keeping it. Would happily have sold it here but dem rules are dem rules. Only issue I had to sort was breaks in the wires to the rear doors and the usual rocker cover gasket leak
You can't sell a non Omega here? Didn't know that.
TB, mine is a Zafira B 1.8 Elite. If this is the refined version then the A must be truly awful ;D
Sorry Jason :y I bought mine for the kids too. The things we do for them ::)
It is.
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I replaced my Cav with a 1.6 Zaf and as a day to day car find it good and comfortable. Its no motorway car as it is at 3000 rpm at 60 mph. I am getting 38 mpg with a daily commute of 50 miles on b roads. I willreplace it with another when it needs to be replaced but will go for either the 1.8 petrol or 1.7 diesel as I do have to do some distance journeys quite often
Keith B
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Well, been car shopping today wi me brother. What can I say??? Some right $h1te out there. Looked at 4, all mid 60k range, 02 - 05 plate. What a load of tosh. 1st one, no service history, no cambelt change, 2 near bald tyres on the front, interior looked really dirty.
So we walked from that one. 2nd one, part history but no cambelt change, salesman tried telling me 100k or 10 years so I politely corrected him to which he replied "I'll go and get my book" comes back and low & behold 40k & 4 years. I carry on looking at it, try to open the door with the remote - won't open, try the other key, won't open >:( "Oh its just a battery" ::) ::) ::) Looked under the front to see oil leaking down the engine & gathering at the bottom of the gearbox :( Then the boss came out, he said "Oh I believe you inquired about whether a timing belt had been changed, it hasn't but if you pay for the belt we'll put it on??????????? ;D ;D ;D What a joke!
No.3 Rang up, male replied "Its in my lock up" so I asked where it was & could we meet him there "No I'll go get it and meet you at
.................... address????" Erm....no thanks.
4th one left messages, he then rings back saying how nice it is & how its a bargain!!! No history, stinks of fags, oil reminence in the engine bay & ripped front seat!!!!
I give up!!! ::) ::) ::)
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02 to 05 plate, so 9-12 years old. You're lokking at clapped out old buses, Jason, ready for the scrappy. If you're serious about getting a good runaround that your bro wants to use for a good while, you should be looking for something a bit newer. People who've looked after them won't sell for peanuts, it is a very versatile vehicle and folk are reluctant to let them go.
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you should be looking for something a bit newer
Wish he could STMO, but he can't afford much over £2000 :-\
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http://www.lymegrovegarage.net/used-cars/seat-alhambra-stockport-201410278521816 (http://www.lymegrovegarage.net/used-cars/seat-alhambra-stockport-201410278521816)
Low mileage, looks tidy enough. :-\
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Cheers for that link BM I'll bear that on in mind, he'd set his mind on a Zafira but I think we need to widen our search a bit.
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Just be aware that the Alhambra and its derivatives have serious rust issues when hitting the 10-12 year old stage so if going that route.....check them VERY carefully.
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SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Chanced upon a 2005 plate 1.6 Zafira, one owner, 66k full history, cambelt & waterpump changed less than 500 mls ago. Drove really well, clutch & g/box nice & tight, all the seats work (i.e. slide out & back in) switches, lights & air-con cold. £1750 :) :) :)
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SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Chanced upon a 2005 plate 1.6 Zafira, one owner, 66k full history, cambelt & waterpump changed less than 500 mls ago. Drove really well, clutch & g/box nice & tight, all the seats work (i.e. slide out & back in) switches, lights & air-con cold. £1750 :) :) :)
You've done well :y
Now tell your bro to eff off and give you a bit of peace. ;D
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Now tell your bro to eff off and give you a bit of peace.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Chance would be a fine thing STMO!