The 11th good thing with this car is that it drives well on snow ❄️ and ice. Front wheel drive together with good suspension and good feel makes it good when the temperature drops below zero.
ZAFIRA is a great car the one and only thing that bothered me is the lack of ground clearance when full of passengers. Otherwise its a great motor . Mine is 22 years old and running strong.
Well i got one 1.9 cdti 120bhp, i would say its really nice car to drive, the diesel engine with this massive torque defenelty makes it better then the petrol counter part in every aspect. Things you need to look for is properly maintaining the engine, the air intake paths and making long runs on the motorway once a month to regenerate the DPF. Another thing due to the large mass of the car and even having a heavy diesel engine is the front suspension that needs alot of attention if you drive on B roads but usually replacing the front suspension with brand new parts costs like 150-200 euro's. The 6th speed manual also requires oil change on every 2 engine oil changes ( around 20-25k km. ), cost is like 10-15 euro. Cables around the engine tend to ware fast due to the heat as well and require replacement with new but after all its an Opel most of the parts are between 2,50 and 2,65 euro ;) To summarize all the car is build solid, its economical ( at least the diesel engines, for example i make 6,5L/100 Urban, 5,2L / 100km avarage and less to 3.9L / 100 on the highway messured on the fuel tank) and its really cheap to maintain with brand new parts, has a lot of space for its size (4,5 meters with up to 1800 litters of trunk space) and if your lucky to get the Cosmo or OPC version with the Recaro leather seats it gets little bit of luxury. Cost of the car is really low since its Opel, but its probably one of the last car models that are build to last forever.
No need to put the spare in the boot. Find a Zafira A at a scrappie and take the under chassis spare wheel cage and dropper bolt. The mounts are on the 'B' ready to take the cage.
I’ve got the 1.8 too, and with two people in it it’s pretty quick and makes a nice roar to it. When driving normally, there’s a bit of a transmission whine which gives the car a bit of character which is nice.
It looks like a practical car, loads of room for cargo and to be honest, it looks very nice! Pretty much everything negative can be easily replaced/changed (I'm guessing) I hope it runs good for a long while.
It’s a nice looking car tbh mate, my mate has a 2013 corsa but it needs new wheels, a battery and some oil gonna help it out but the one problem is it’s automatic haha!
I have the DTR engine model which means I get another 15hp out of the 1.7 lump. With some slight adjustments to hoses and the DPF it's actually a really quick car
You keep saying about how disappointed you are with the executive spec. Vauxhall never made an executive Zafira. What you have there is an exclusiv spelt without the e for some reason. This model is a fairly entry level model. The executive equivalent is called the elite. This is the spec you were hoping for the elite has the following Heated leather interior Cruise control Climate control Auto dimming rear view mirror Auto lights Auto wipers Alloy wheels Leather front arm rest Lumbar support Chrome pack Front and rear parking sensors Basically all the stuff you were looking for on your car thinking it was the executive version. It’s an exclusiv that’s why these things are lacking. Hope this helps
@@danpavett8604 look you seem quite upset by this, I am extremely sorry I slipped up. I really dropped the ball man. I really hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me one day
@@gazza9919 to be honest I thought I was just pointing out that you were surprised about it being so lowly equipped for an executive spec. I was merely trying to give some helpful information and was not remotely upset. So I do I am extremely sorry and hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
Hello,do you carry a spare, spare wheel ? as the Zafira B Elite comes with a spare below the floor pan,underneath,you can not easily see it ,but look underneath the tail gate and it should be there, the tool to lower it down is in the tool compartment under the carpet with the jack and wheel brace etc Regards JD Yes I have one as well.
Hey man, good video! I have the same Zafira as yours, and I am satisfied with the car. There is one annoying thing - a rattling sound from the top center of the dashboard. That plastic thing on the top with the tiny wholes. If the road is just a little imperfect you can hear squicking and rattling. Do you have the same problem?
Or if you can't go Vxr.. Do the airbox mod + vectra c intake mod + buy a Pedalbox, it TRANSFORMS the 1.8 into a very different beast (even more so if you have the Sport button) it Just pulls so much better, I'd go as far as saying that with the factory trumpet intake they purposedly made the 1.8 an asthmatic unit and less appealing offer than the 2.2 direct so not to cannibalize the supposedly superior 2.2. Try at least the vectra c intake mod and you'll see the difference !!
@@gazza9919 you're welcome. The Pedalbox (and all them pedal signal alteration boxes) is a bit expensive (£200) and I was worried I'd pour money into a gimmick but after reading reviews online I took the plunge and it really is a must have especially for our 1.8 naturally aspirated. I dunno it's as if even the torque has improved, it just pulls harder and smoother, and the flats spots are almost all gone. No need to say I am now satisfied and will not sell my car !! Oh and last thing the Vectra c air intake will improve mpg quite noticeably as well.
I know, its just the fact that they use a cage which is a little annoying as the wheel and cage get exposed to the elements resulting in the cage rusting away
I bought zafira 2012 but the heater doesn't make hot air, the engineer said needcto change the heater box, it is a big job because you need to take off all the dashboard, i gave it back to the car dealer to fix it and i am waiting, do you think he will able to fix it or just refund my money?
The 11th good thing with this car is that it drives well on snow ❄️ and ice. Front wheel drive together with good suspension and good feel makes it good when the temperature drops below zero.
ZAFIRA is a great car the one and only thing that bothered me is the lack of ground clearance when full of passengers. Otherwise its a great motor . Mine is 22 years old and running strong.
Well i got one 1.9 cdti 120bhp, i would say its really nice car to drive, the diesel engine with this massive torque defenelty makes it better then the petrol counter part in every aspect. Things you need to look for is properly maintaining the engine, the air intake paths and making long runs on the motorway once a month to regenerate the DPF. Another thing due to the large mass of the car and even having a heavy diesel engine is the front suspension that needs alot of attention if you drive on B roads but usually replacing the front suspension with brand new parts costs like 150-200 euro's. The 6th speed manual also requires oil change on every 2 engine oil changes ( around 20-25k km. ), cost is like 10-15 euro. Cables around the engine tend to ware fast due to the heat as well and require replacement with new but after all its an Opel most of the parts are between 2,50 and 2,65 euro ;)
To summarize all the car is build solid, its economical ( at least the diesel engines, for example i make 6,5L/100 Urban, 5,2L / 100km avarage and less to 3.9L / 100 on the highway messured on the fuel tank) and its really cheap to maintain with brand new parts, has a lot of space for its size (4,5 meters with up to 1800 litters of trunk space) and if your lucky to get the Cosmo or OPC version with the Recaro leather seats it gets little bit of luxury. Cost of the car is really low since its Opel, but its probably one of the last car models that are build to last forever.
Man I think I’m getting that when I am 25 years old or the other one
No need to put the spare in the boot. Find a Zafira A at a scrappie and take the under chassis spare wheel cage and dropper bolt. The mounts are on the 'B' ready to take the cage.
I’ve got the 1.8 too, and with two people in it it’s pretty quick and makes a nice roar to it. When driving normally, there’s a bit of a transmission whine which gives the car a bit of character which is nice.
I’ve got the other one
There is also airbags in back side of seats.
Out and about enjoying your new car and the weather 👍👍
Definarly
I’ve just got one a 2009 plate 1.9 diesel tdi auto I’m loving it
Its good to mix things up now & then Gazza. Good Luck with it.. Very good point on the N Cap rating I werent aware of that . 5* Mate for yr review.
It looks like a practical car, loads of room for cargo and to be honest, it looks very nice! Pretty much everything negative can be easily replaced/changed (I'm guessing) I hope it runs good for a long while.
Its seems to be going pretty good so far, it will be even better when I start doing a few mods in the future
It’s a nice looking car tbh mate, my mate has a 2013 corsa but it needs new wheels, a battery and some oil gonna help it out but the one problem is it’s automatic haha!
At least you could sleep in it comfortably then by moving the seats forward like that
The Zafira is a chubby Astra in my book.
I have the DTR engine model which means I get another 15hp out of the 1.7 lump.
With some slight adjustments to hoses and the DPF it's actually a really quick car
One thing i hate is the canbus system. It makes my trailer light flicker and leds are a pain since tou need resistors too
I am beginning to love this car and I am very much interested. Let me order for one. It's cool.
Literally buying one tomorrow afternoon
What engine ?
@@gazza9919 2.2 design
@@jamiedavies4620 very nice
You keep saying about how disappointed you are with the executive spec. Vauxhall never made an executive Zafira. What you have there is an exclusiv spelt without the e for some reason. This model is a fairly entry level model. The executive equivalent is called the elite. This is the spec you were hoping for the elite has the following
Heated leather interior
Cruise control
Climate control
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto lights
Auto wipers
Alloy wheels
Leather front arm rest
Lumbar support
Chrome pack
Front and rear parking sensors
Basically all the stuff you were looking for on your car thinking it was the executive version. It’s an exclusiv that’s why these things are lacking.
Hope this helps
@@danpavett8604 look you seem quite upset by this, I am extremely sorry I slipped up. I really dropped the ball man.
I really hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me one day
@@gazza9919 to be honest I thought I was just pointing out that you were surprised about it being so lowly equipped for an executive spec. I was merely trying to give some helpful information and was not remotely upset. So I do I am extremely sorry and hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
Hello,do you carry a spare, spare wheel ? as the Zafira B Elite comes with a spare below the floor pan,underneath,you can not easily see it ,but look underneath the tail gate and it should be there, the tool to lower it down is in the tool compartment under the carpet with the jack and wheel brace etc
Regards JD Yes I have one as well.
Hey man, good video! I have the same Zafira as yours, and I am satisfied with the car. There is one annoying thing - a rattling sound from the top center of the dashboard. That plastic thing on the top with the tiny wholes. If the road is just a little imperfect you can hear squicking and rattling. Do you have the same problem?
Thanks and yeah I have noticed this. I bet its a cable or something like that
one mistake u jave made with this car is…
triple qx oil..
Or if you can't go Vxr.. Do the airbox mod + vectra c intake mod + buy a Pedalbox, it TRANSFORMS the 1.8 into a very different beast (even more so if you have the Sport button) it Just pulls so much better, I'd go as far as saying that with the factory trumpet intake they purposedly made the 1.8 an asthmatic unit and less appealing offer than the 2.2 direct so not to cannibalize the supposedly superior 2.2. Try at least the vectra c intake mod and you'll see the difference !!
Thanks for letting me know, I'll have to have a look into it 😃
@@gazza9919 you're welcome. The Pedalbox (and all them pedal signal alteration boxes) is a bit expensive (£200) and I was worried I'd pour money into a gimmick but after reading reviews online I took the plunge and it really is a must have especially for our 1.8 naturally aspirated. I dunno it's as if even the torque has improved, it just pulls harder and smoother, and the flats spots are almost all gone. No need to say I am now satisfied and will not sell my car !! Oh and last thing the Vectra c air intake will improve mpg quite noticeably as well.
Wow!
I've just come across this thread. Any news or updates on this upgrade?
Can you tell me how to activate parking sensors in zafira 2010 model
Im not sure to be honest mate
Hey buddie I've a zafira A your spare wheel should ho under the car at the back on the tray
I know, its just the fact that they use a cage which is a little annoying as the wheel and cage get exposed to the elements resulting in the cage rusting away
Also mate what you missing most about Norman?
The fact that 30 mph felt so much faster in Norman 🤣
@@gazza9919 you ever gonna get a Mark 6 fiesta again? Like an St or 1.2 or 1.4
@@Tom-zn6px maybe someday, just need a practical reliable daily
@@gazza9919 yeah I agree there not the most reliable always something up with Mine haha
@@Tom-zn6px I mean don't get me wrong I love the little cars but there just not ideal for family life
I bought zafira 2012 but the heater doesn't make hot air, the engineer said needcto change the heater box, it is a big job because you need to take off all the dashboard, i gave it back to the car dealer to fix it and i am waiting, do you think he will able to fix it or just refund my money?
It all depends on what sort of contract you signed when you brought the car
My mechanic charged me 120 quid .. sorted
I thought the spare wheel fits underneath
It does but on this particular car it didn't have the cage
Drive a Zafira b opc and you will be surprised
Can you use this car in a driving test?
I wouldn't recommend it as its huge and doesn't have parking sensors
Bags of shite worst car I've owned