Zafira gsi turbo....any good?
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Zafira back seats appear to be a bench, but takes 3 cars seats. Each of the 3 spaces has it's own 3 point seat belt. Had 3 car seats in back of mine. Tight but do-able. Then of course 2 further separate seats in the boot.
No idea what the GSi is like, I had a 1.8. Great load lugger. Nice to drive. Not very exciting though.
No idea what the GSi is like, I had a 1.8. Great load lugger. Nice to drive. Not very exciting though.
oily bits are astra, reliable if looked after.
The rear flip up seats don't have a footwell as such, fine for smaller kids but teenagers are going to get uncomfortable on a long drive.
Compared to "full size" MPVs the boot is smaller when all seats are occupied, so make sure to check that when looking at one.
To be honest if you want a "sporty" mpv I'm not sure there is much about that will compare ?
The rear flip up seats don't have a footwell as such, fine for smaller kids but teenagers are going to get uncomfortable on a long drive.
Compared to "full size" MPVs the boot is smaller when all seats are occupied, so make sure to check that when looking at one.
To be honest if you want a "sporty" mpv I'm not sure there is much about that will compare ?
Crafty_ said:
oily bits are astra, reliable if looked after.
The rear flip up seats don't have a footwell as such, fine for smaller kids but teenagers are going to get uncomfortable on a long drive.
Compared to "full size" MPVs the boot is smaller when all seats are occupied, so make sure to check that when looking at one.
To be honest if you want a "sporty" mpv I'm not sure there is much about that will compare ?
Would be significantly more expensive but Ford did/do a 2.5 turbo smax (basically a focus ST engine) The rear flip up seats don't have a footwell as such, fine for smaller kids but teenagers are going to get uncomfortable on a long drive.
Compared to "full size" MPVs the boot is smaller when all seats are occupied, so make sure to check that when looking at one.
To be honest if you want a "sporty" mpv I'm not sure there is much about that will compare ?
The Gsi is quite good fun because you get nice recaro seats, an eager 200 bhp 2.0 turbo petrol, and it has plenty of grip from its 17" 225/45's. The leather trim is a worth while option and does feel rather nice.
The Zafira is a very clever design, flat folding rear seats make it a 5, 6 or 7 seater - choice is yours. They are quite narrow so does not feel any bigger than an Astra to squeez through gaps.
Performance is pretty good will go head to head with a BMW 330 on the motorway. Its great fun to blast past people out of roundabouts in a big 7 seater. Lots of grip and huge amounts of lean if you push in the twisty bits (amusing for me as dont have any kids to worry about!).
Look out for the following;
Turbo failure - I've had 6 Gsi's and one 2.0 turbo mk2 and they all either needed a new turbo or had previously had the turbo replacement. Usually around 50k miles the turbo needs changed (does not affect the VXR models so much).
Budget for £650 for a replacement turbo (eg Turbo Developments) and a couple of hours labour to fit and replace the oil and filter.
Also look out for rear doors elec windows and c/locking not working common fault easy fix.
Alloys scuffed to bits - hate to say it but must be women drivers as all the ones I had needed all 4 alloys refurbed.
The Zafira is a very clever design, flat folding rear seats make it a 5, 6 or 7 seater - choice is yours. They are quite narrow so does not feel any bigger than an Astra to squeez through gaps.
Performance is pretty good will go head to head with a BMW 330 on the motorway. Its great fun to blast past people out of roundabouts in a big 7 seater. Lots of grip and huge amounts of lean if you push in the twisty bits (amusing for me as dont have any kids to worry about!).
Look out for the following;
Turbo failure - I've had 6 Gsi's and one 2.0 turbo mk2 and they all either needed a new turbo or had previously had the turbo replacement. Usually around 50k miles the turbo needs changed (does not affect the VXR models so much).
Budget for £650 for a replacement turbo (eg Turbo Developments) and a couple of hours labour to fit and replace the oil and filter.
Also look out for rear doors elec windows and c/locking not working common fault easy fix.
Alloys scuffed to bits - hate to say it but must be women drivers as all the ones I had needed all 4 alloys refurbed.
Crafty_ said:
Ref turbo failure - yeah the oil seals pack up...
You can't get the original turbo unit from Vauxhall any more, they will sell you a VXR unit and a few little pipes to make it fit (water pipes from memory). Its an easy job and the turbo is £350ish I think ?
If you can get me some of these turbo's at £350 I will buy ten tomorrow.You can't get the original turbo unit from Vauxhall any more, they will sell you a VXR unit and a few little pipes to make it fit (water pipes from memory). Its an easy job and the turbo is £350ish I think ?
Try again at £900.
chopper602 said:
I had one as a hire car a couple of years ago, only thing I really remember about it was its tremendous thirst for petrol! The sport button was good, firmed the steering up & made the throttle more responsive which was nice.
What sport button, you sure it was a GSI turbo?
rallycross said:
If you can get me some of these turbo's at £350 I will buy ten tomorrow.
Try again at £900.
Bit more than I remember, but http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/buy-online/shop-by... £490. Courtenay are very reputable.Try again at £900.
Even dug out a swap guide
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/downloads/TotalVau...
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/downloads/TotalVau...
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/downloads/TotalVau...
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/downloads/TotalVau...
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/downloads/TotalVau...
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