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Have you had a Zafira?

Yes, still got one
- 7 (18.9%)
Yes, had one previously, but not now
- 8 (21.6%)
No.
- 22 (59.5%)

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Zafiras
« on: 30 June 2015, 20:03:24 »
I keep seeing posts of people mentioning their Zafiras.  I struggle to see the appeal, despite (or maybe due to!) having one myself. I put them in the shitbox category.

But they are obviously popular...   ...or are they, hence the poll.


But do you like them?
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #1 on: 30 June 2015, 20:06:50 »
Hate them. Voted  :y
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« Reply #2 on: 30 June 2015, 20:13:37 »
Umm had to buy a 7 seater due to circumstances at the time,then didnt need it,and then found certain people took advantage,i kept it for just over a year and then part exchanged it for a ford puma 1.7 which was more suited to my needs at that time,i hated the bloody thing,slow and leak off pipes became a consumable part every service.
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« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2015, 20:24:32 »
I have had 7 as company cars........ get shed loads in the back and as far as a car goes they are ok....thing is put a ladder on the roof they become a liability
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2015, 20:34:17 »
Had 2 Zaffys the 2.0 diesel was a far better car than the 1.6 updated engine model. They both were very adaptable and pretty reliable have thought about the new model but just seems a bit too bulky!
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2015, 20:35:12 »
We looked at the Zafira but at the time a 1.9 model (no way would we look at the 2.0 and 2.2 DTi models) was out of our league, also they aren't particularly big compared to the Sharon / Alhambra which is much better for us when we have the three kids, dog and Mrs VXL V6 and I all in the same car around holiday time!
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2015, 20:35:37 »
I can't deny you can get a substantial amount of shite in the back, esp with the seats forward.
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #7 on: 30 June 2015, 20:50:24 »
Oh yes loads of space for shite...and tbh the 1.8 auto was the best...didn't like the diesel that much
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #8 on: 30 June 2015, 20:51:59 »
I have a 1.9 (150) cdti Elite

Its what I call my 'enough' car

Its fast enough
Its economical enough
Its big enough
Its practical enough
Its comfy enough
Its reliable enough

never gonna win my heart, or any prizes, but does what it says on the tin.
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #9 on: 30 June 2015, 20:58:51 »
Have voted no.It's not that I don't like them or anything,just that I've never had need of a seven seater.
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« Reply #10 on: 01 July 2015, 07:52:35 »
  I bought mine as I required the ability to carry occasional large loads with my ABS duties after I sold the mig estate. Does everything I ask of it and comfortably but not as comfortable as the mig obviously. I only have the baby 1.6 16v and it is under geared. 3000rpm at 60 mph. I will replace it with a zaf B but that will be a 1.8 sri. I do manage 38 mpg at best from the current one as long as I keep it at 70 mph or below

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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #11 on: 01 July 2015, 08:25:45 »
As you know I have had one for some years and although I don't hugely bond with it, its reliable, economical and practical, just passed the 140K miles mark and climbing.

Having said that, it has enough poke to be able to be entertaining and handling is acceptable.

When the extension is finished I can see a third car being bought to add some fun factor to the driving line up.
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« Reply #12 on: 01 July 2015, 08:46:06 »
What's to like about a Zafira? Why would you even expect to, as it is just a tool. Consider the alternatives for a budget smallish multi-seater, and tell me what else is better. Scenic or Picasso might be 'better' if you can get them to work for a decent amount of time.Good luck with that!

Expecting to like this sort of car is like getting attached to your tumble drier.
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #13 on: 01 July 2015, 09:20:27 »
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 08:46:06
Expecting to like this sort of car is like getting attached to your tumble drier.

Exactly. We're into the "white goods on wheels" category. :y
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Re: Zafiras
« Reply #14 on: 01 July 2015, 10:39:30 »
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 08:46:06
What's to like about a Zafira? Why would you even expect to, as it is just a tool. Consider the alternatives for a budget smallish multi-seater, and tell me what else is better. Scenic or Picasso might be 'better' if you can get them to work for a decent amount of time.Good luck with that!

Expecting to like this sort of car is like getting attached to your tumble drier.
Aha, Nick. Now some people might understand why I talk about my astra estate the way I do. It does exactly what I need it to.
I'll have time for something I actually like when the lad finishes his A levels and the dog kicks the bucket.
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