Should you buy this car??
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2021
- Should you buy this car today?
As a mechanic of 20 years I've seen my fair share of cars the good the bad and the ugly! This car may fit into 2 of those categories.
So here my honest review of the Vauxhall Zafira c 2016 sri 
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I have had one for 5 years now and out of all the cars I have had, its my favourite and I'll tell you why. Hardy, reliable, versatile and well priced. The 2L SRi is a great motorway car. You can be sitting at 70, put the foot down and there's a confident overtaking surge. Brakes are decent too. You can load it like a small van -and I have -many many times and the torquey engine doesnt notice even when going fully loaded up over country hillsides. And, as the man says, its no mechanical challenge if it needs to go in for something. Front tyres were consumed possibly prematurely and also the connecting wishbones but hey there will always be those standard consumables. Its a fckin good motor....
You’ve put my mind at rest..👏👏🇬🇧
I have a Meriva B Techline 2017 1.6 CDTI had it from new I love the car but the timing chain on the B16 DTH engine the labour is very costly because the chain is behind the gear box at the back of the engine and it's a pain to get at and gear box out job or engine removal
What do you think of the 02 to 10 seat alhambra
what do u think of 65 plate vauxhall insignia 2.0 diesel. reliable? might buy one from arnold clarke. 63k miles. has had cambelt done too
Just came across this video and quite like it.do u reply to individual questions about this car??? As i bought one recently and had a few questions to ask. BTW i just subscribed...
Sure what can i help you with!?
Hello, which is better, 1.4 turbo petrol or 1.8 petrol? What do you advise me in terms of breakdowns and quality?
I’m Looking to buy one is it good for Uber?
thanks for the vid, I am looking at buying the newer petrol model as you recomend but petrol due to ULED. Which reliable petrol engine would you recomend in the newer facelift model and also even in this old version, just in case I can not strech my budget? love the vid, keep them coming, love cars in general, even if I can not afford the good ones lol, cheers
Stay away from the 1.6 it's under powered and uses too much fuel. The 1.8 or 2.o should be fine. Good luck 👍
What about 1.4 turbo petrol engine automatic
Good name
Looking to buy one of these. 2016 2.0 cdti 7 seater auto same as u are testing, will be doing high mileage as a private hire driver. Seen bad reviews but u as a mechanic seem to think its a good car. in budget So id take your advice over other reviews being a mechanic. Any thoughts?
As a private hire car theses engines are not the best when you get over the say 160k. There are better options out there. The cams can wear quite a bit. And turbos can fail. The all expensive to repair. That's my honest option. Stick to Peugeot hdi engine or 2.0 pd vw engine.
@@rstv84 thanks so much for response. The car is a low mileage private hire car and can see why its not sold so quick. Thanks for honest review. I've subscribed and will be keeping eye on your real world reviews
@@FC-zi2kx Thank you. i was planning on doing a whole series of honest mechanic reviews, do you think this is something people are looking for? any other questions on cars just let me know
@@rstv84 i suppose good idea just doing different cars u get in. Not many people doing what your doing but worth a shot. Maybe u could offer 20mn phone consultation for public on specific car they are buying and charge 30£. But then that could be a can of worms for you. Thanks for review on car, i might still buy but knoe the risks. God bless
Hello, which is better, 1.4 turbo petrol or 1.8 petrol? What do you advise me in terms of breakdowns and quality?
I'm after a family waggon. Looking at insignia astra estates..is the 2.0cdti any good? Like would you buy one over 100k miles or only worth it if low mileage
They are ok, the turbos can get a bit whiney over 100k check for service history mainly make sure its been serviced yearly!
@@rstv84 I do plenty of miles but seems like a massive gamble. Anything wrong and a 4k car becomes a 1500 car
@@pictlandpickers1171 this is correct
if you do high milage you cant really go wrong with a vw engine they go forever
What is the best (reliability and ease to service) 7 seater? Citreon C4 Grand looks nicer, but any issues?
It also depends on budget, but these are not that bad of a 7 seater. I also look at the vw touran. Or check out some what car reviews they are usually spot on.
Full of electrical problem
Never buy a French car. I that is my only advise
How about a 1.4 140hp gasoline engine? 2016 50k km
It's a small engine for a big car. But easy to work on and cheap to fix.
Thanks for your reply, any know reliability issues? Maybe with the turbo past 100k? Oil leaks or anything? It's manual transmission
@@fabriziopax3583 just check the service history is there and check the timing belt has been done or the chain. They have a tendency to stretch and rattle.
Not ugly car. This just isn’t a nice colour.
Stick to Servicing