Vauxhall Zafira Design 2.2i 16v Direct

the gear box has to be replaced for 3 times, can you believe it.

Had mine from new on 55 plate, at 35,000 miles now. No issues yet. 3 new sets of front tyres and 2 new sets of brakes - had the first set under Vauxhall warranty - so get in quick if you need some and have done less than 27,000 (the cut off point).

Despite earlier review, mine is very quiet on the road. Great fun to drive (and I came from a Maserati!) ESP is very good - just don't turn it off as I did once - mad!

Get the sport mode and be prepared to surprise sports cars and hot hatches alike as your MPV pulls away from the lights! A great family car, Just be prepared to spend more time and money at the pumps!! I would buy another.

Bought this to replace my old-model 2.2 Elegance Zafira which was supremely refined.

This car is simply too NOISY!

Tyre noise is the problem - at any speed above 30mph it starts to intrude progressively until by 70mph I can just stand it and at 80mph, forget it.

I own an Astra Convertible with big tyres - it is quieter with the hood down at 100mph than this car is at 80mph.

If you look at the forums on reviewcentre.com you will see that I am not alone in this experience. I will do my best to keep this review updated if there is any progress but it took one owner 18 months to get any improvement!