Should I buy a Zafira?

I'm thinking of buying an 08 or 09 Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira. Are there any problems of note with the Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira auto boxes? Which is better - the 120ps or the 150ps with the auto transmission?

Asked on 16 July 2012 by ptjk

Answered by Honest John
They drive very nicely:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/vauxhall/vauxhall-.../

But there's a problem with the engine:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/vauxhall/zafira-b-20...d

A Toyota Verso 1.8i Valvematic Multidrive S is your best bet buying used:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-vers.../

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