Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v Reviews

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Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v
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Average Ratings for Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v

  • Performance2.1 stars
  • Practicality4 stars
  • Reliability1.8 stars
  • Value for Money2.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2 stars
  • Overall Rating2.1 stars

15 Reviews For Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v

  • Guest 8th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    this is the most unreliable car that I have ever owned in over fifty years of motoring.the electronics (auto gearbox-hazards-dashboard information )and much more have all failed- on average every thousand miles.the auto box failed again 4-10-2009-no foreward or reverse could be engaged.vauxhall has refused to either take the car back or extend the warranty. It is my intention to publicise my utter disgust with both the meriva and Vauxhall's response- in every possible way.Expect to see B Bentley's complaints on television,in the papers and car magazines for years to come. Vauxhall will rue the day that they refused to help a valued customer. Please spread the word, we must stop any more unreliable Meriva's from cluttering up our roads.

  • bum76 28th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    My wife really likes the Vauxhall Meriva as it's easy to get in and out of (she has minor back problems) and it has a high driving position. Before buying I had a few concerns having read the reviews online but in the end we bought a 2004 Meriva Enjoy on a 53 plate with 37k on the clock for a little over £3000, with a full Vauxhall Service History. Our Meriva came with Air Con and Centre Arm Rest plus various little storage places and food trays on the back of the front seats. Meriva has ...

  • Liz Yates Rank: Lance Corporal 15th Sep 2008

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    Wouldn't touch another from a great distance! Blind spot is a definate and all the subsequent faults with exhaust valves and electronic transmission etc we have had in the last five years!

  • Malhugs 6th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    My wife loves the car and its size is ideal for small super practical transport. Our 1.6 could do with a 6th gear as the motorway legal limit means high engine rpm and noise. Overall though it has to be "thumbs up", its just as shame that what could be a great car is let down by the visibility issue.

  • maxij Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Would not recommend the Vauxhall Meriva.

  • willong Rank: Corporal 20th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I went for the Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v because of it's raised driving position made it easy for the wife to get in and out and because of the flexible rear seating gave fantastic load carrying ability for such a small car.

    However I had a new clutch fitted after 5000 miles, and when I sold it at 15000 miles it needed another clutch.

    Also I found the double A pillars caused severe blind spots which made it more and more nerve racking at roundabouts and level crossings. I lost count o ...

  • mcclory 14th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    This is a mechanically unreliable vehicle. In 40 years of motoring it is the worst car I have ever owned.

  • markleedawson 7th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Don't buy the Vauxhall Meriva if you want a reliable car - ours has a bad habit of cutting out and every time we have taken it back to the garage they replace an exhaust valve. A few months later the same problem returns. The car is very dangerous - cutting out on the motorway in the fast lane! CANT WAIT TO GET RID!

  • clogheen Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Nov 2006

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    There is a blind spot which is down right dangerous when going round roundabouts or corners but that is the least of the problems I have had with this Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v car. Since I bought it, it has been in the shop 7 times, all with the same problem and each time I have been assured it is fixed.....no chance, it's in again today. I am now on first name terms with The AA Drivers.
    On each occasion the problem starts with the battery light coming on, then the speedo stops working, a ...

  • bbkaran2000 Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy has a bouncy feeling. As a driver I often feared that it might go out of contol at corners (but it never did!). The electrically powered power steering doesn't help either. Poor visibility and poor clutch precision are something the buyer needs to be happy about before buying the car. If you want to check all these features you need to test drive the car in the city traffic (not on the motorway).

    I am struggling to list the good points here. Mainly because all good ...

  • stuartparker 30th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Don't buy the Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy, a pillar restricts view at roundabouts & junctions, dealer service terrible, too many problem, by 10K miles, car has has new radiator mounts, poly v belt, poly v belt tensioners, water pump, power steering belt & idler.

  • suedevenish999 Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Love the Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy to look at and for its practical side, but it has had a few problems and we've only had it 3.5 weeks. So much for Network Q's checks.

  • Graham Hagan 28th Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I took delivery of this Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v People carrier 3 months ago and I am enjoying driving this model. The driving position is ideal. I am 6.2ins tall with a bad back, the driving position for me is extremely comfortable. The interior space is "tardis" like. The car has a great build quality and I am sure that it is built to last. The performance is adequate and the engine has loosened up since it was bought. I have read user comments that the forward visibility is compromised b ...

  • sime 24th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Bought 1.6 8v Vauxhall Merviva Life People Carrier, it's a great car, drives well and a nice height. Seating is very clever in the back, makes the back so spacious when seats collapsed and configurations are ingenious. Gives kids stacks of room for legs and tons of toys! However we found the pillar either side of the windscreen ridiculously dangerous, if you follow another car
    Round a right hand corner you will completely lose it and should they stop you probably wont know until you have run in ...

  • maktiger Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have just purchased this Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v People Carrier and am awaiting delivery. I wanted a midi sized MPV and this was the final choice from others such as the Nissan Almera Tino, Renault Scenic, Daewoo Tacuma. My family and I fell in love with the car as soon as we saw it. It is very spacious and very practical, and comes with a 3 year (100,000 miles) manufacturers warranty.

    I will post an update once I take delivery of the car (in a week or so). I would love to hear co ...