Vauxhall Meriva Life 1.6i 16v > Reviews

Advantages: Spacious
Disadvantages: basic

...should definitely look at the Vauxhall Meriva. I found out about this car by accident so here is how I found out about and what I think about it, looking from a females point of view, as I found my partner was looking at things I would not have looked at. I was on a look out for a new car as with having two kids, my present car was far to small and having a 3 door did not help especial when trying to put the youngest in her car seat. So my partner ... Read review

Advantages: Plenty of room for tall adults and luggage. Handles well under all conditions.
Disadvantages: The materials used could of been of better quality, petrol consumtion could of been better.

1: FIRST IMPRESSION I have been used to driving the Vectra and Astra, so the Meriva was a bit of a shock. My first thought, a box on wheels, not good for the image. I felt I was sitting on a pedal stool driving an out of proportioned car or should I say a van with seats. 2: COMFORT I am 5' 2" with 2 children and husband who are around the 6' mark. Their usual comment with cars is not enough leg room. No problem with the Meriva. The car is ... Read review

Advantages: SPACE,SPACE,AND EVEN MORE SPACE
Disadvantages: I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY YET.

BEING DISABLED, I NEEDED A CAR THAT I COULD GET IN AND OUT OF WITHOUT A WINCH. I ALSO WANTED SOMETHING WHICH DIDN'T LOOK DOWDY AND OLD FASHIONED. THE OPTIONS THAT LAY BEFORE ME WERE SIMPLE: 4x4 OR MPV. I LIVE IN A TOWN, SO THE 4x4 WAS A WASTE OF MONEY. THERE ARE ONLY TWO PEOPLE, SO WHY DID I WANT AN MPV. THE MERIVA OFFERED SOMETHING THAT MANY OTHERS DIDN'T; THE SPACE AND EASE OF USE FOR THE DISABLED PERSON. HAVING DRIVEN IT FOR A THOUSAND MILES, ... Read review