WHY I bought a Vauxhall Zafira GSI from 2005?!

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  • čas přidán 7. 01. 2023
  • Join myself and Douglas as we pick up a new (to me) Vauxhall Zafira A (1998-2005) GSI or OPC in Opel language! There is a pretty good reason I've bought this car which I will share with you along the way! We'll also be doing a number of things to the car so get subscribed and join the journey!!!
    #vauxhall #opel #zafira #ZafiraGSI #vauxhallzafira
    #OPCzafira
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Komentáře • 17

  • @henryhol8538
    @henryhol8538 Před rokem

    Douglas is back! The Zafira makes complete sense.

  • @jamiep3394
    @jamiep3394 Před 10 měsíci

    What a beast i own one its one of the best cars ive ever owned and easily tuned

  • @interceptor-ss8kb
    @interceptor-ss8kb Před rokem +4

    The ultimate council estate dad car. Not sure there is anything more depressing then a Zafira

    • @CharlieDrives
      @CharlieDrives  Před rokem +1

      It’s actually alright for what it’s worth!

  • @LazurusEnterprises
    @LazurusEnterprises Před rokem

    Hi, good to see your also into Vauxhall Zafira’s, they are amazing MPV / cars.
    I’ve owned almost every make & model of the Mk1 Zafira, from active, breeze, Club, design & higher spec Elegance models, as well as making my own bespoke modded Addition’s, upgrading exhaust etc, apart from GSi as they hold there value / money & cost of insurance.
    1.6 good engine in Astra, but underpowered in a 7 seat minibus, usually suffer with head gasket, Valve stems or worn rings.
    The 1.8 / 2.0t GSI I think used in SAAB is good strong pokey engine,
    2.0 T/ diesels are vey good too for. Height weight etc of a MPV.
    The rare 2.2 petrol Engine is amazing but mine was a Auto, sports mode was cool though.
    Th rear independent seating folding flat or 60/40 rear seats, amazing idea.
    The Mk2 in my eyes are complete poo, apart from the VXR spec.
    Look forward to more videos of your GSi, I so want one when I can afford to find & buy a decent unmolested / ragged the crap out of specimen, like you found.
    Daniel

    • @LazurusEnterprises
      @LazurusEnterprises Před rokem

      Oh I also forgot to mention, look up the Subaru Traviq . . . . . . Very rare & a total animal . . . . .

  • @TimV1987
    @TimV1987 Před 8 měsíci

    Even my co worker is more reliable than a Porsche Boxster... Owkey, i lie. He isn't.
    Had 2 Zafira a opc's. Fun and fine cars. I miss them.

  • @wiggywig2037
    @wiggywig2037 Před rokem +1

    3:28 🤣

  • @thurmanmerman9099
    @thurmanmerman9099 Před rokem

    wow.. No saggy roof headliner

    • @CharlieDrives
      @CharlieDrives  Před rokem

      Yes! Hopefully it doesn’t start to sag! Going to keep de humidifier bags in the car to help prevent it!

    • @andisadler2897
      @andisadler2897 Před rokem

      MIRACLE!. Mines sagging.

    • @andisadler2897
      @andisadler2897 Před rokem

      Also look out for leaking rocker cover gasket, they all leak. Coil packs die too unless a good brand like Bosch,Lucas etc and change plugs every 20k at least to be safe.

    • @roberthorseman7432
      @roberthorseman7432 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeh I've got that problem.

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 Před rokem

    You paid money….. I mean real money….?

    • @CharlieDrives
      @CharlieDrives  Před rokem

      Lol yes. Actual money!!! 😂🙈

    • @Andy182w
      @Andy182w Před rokem

      £4k. Wow that’s strong money. Hopefully it’ll go on for many miles to come.

    • @roberthorseman7432
      @roberthorseman7432 Před 8 měsíci

      I paid 600 quid for my Elegance 2002 2.2lt recently had to put new nearside drive shaft and lower wishbone really easy job.@@CharlieDrives