Automatic zafiras

does anyone own or have owned an automatic zaf?

due to a cabbaged left knee, which the good old NHS don't want to replace until i'm 50 ( 9 years away), Thats what 21 years loyal service get you, Nowt!!!!!, i'm going to have to replace my manual with an auto.
Looking at prices on ebay and autotrader etc and not wanting to spend any money, i'm going to have to do a deal on a zaf a.
i've seen some 1.8 and 2.2's which 1 is best suited to a auto box?

Thanks
Iain

at a guess mate i would have said the 2.2 when i have had un auto always had a big motor behind it . just the fuel to think about.

Hi
i have just got myself an Auto Zaf B 2.2 , pulls realy well, you can hardly feel the gear change , very smooth indeed, i also drive an 3Ltr Omega MV6 Auto , and would say thet the auto box is as good as the Omega, my sister has an Auto Zaf A 2.2 which also has a very good engine and auto box, like your other reply the only thing to consider realy is the fuel, hope you can find a nice one, it did take me a while to find mine, but their are loads to choose from in Auto trader or Ebay as you mentioned, think you will be pleased with the bigger 2.2.
Regards Dave

davidmv6 wrote:

Hi
i have just got myself an Auto Zaf B 2.2 , pulls realy well, you can hardly feel the gear change , very smooth indeed, i also drive an 3Ltr Omega MV6 Auto , and would say thet the auto box is as good as the Omega, my sister has an Auto Zaf A 2.2 which also has a very good engine and auto box, like your other reply the only thing to consider realy is the fuel, hope you can find a nice one, it did take me a while to find mine, but their are loads to choose from in Auto trader or Ebay as you mentioned, think you will be pleased with the bigger 2.2.
Regards Dave

Cheers for that Dave
hopefully having a look around this afternoon, there are a couple in the local area, i'll keep you posted of any developments.

Iain.

i used to have a zaf a 1.8 auto (115bhp model). ok, it was a more leisurely drive but if i was on my own and hit the "daddy's on his own" button it still surprised a few people. i know that will probably confuse the issue but dont discount the smaller 4 pot completely. (prob better fuel consumption too?)

southwicksmiffy wrote:

i used to have a zaf a 1.8 auto (115bhp model). ok, it was a more leisurely drive but if i was on my own and hit the "daddy's on his own" button it still surprised a few people. i know that will probably confuse the issue but dont discount the smaller 4 pot completely. (prob better fuel consumption too?)

Liking the sound of the "daddys on his own button" lol
cheers for the info.

IH
I was in the car super market the over day I see a 56 plate
sri auto for about 6 k looked nice new shape as well
and the mileage was low
zaffie gsi

Sounds a good buy, what is the milage on the sri ??, i paid 7900 for my 06 plate 2.2 auto Design,had 15395 on the clock with service history, i have to say i have been very very pleased with the car so far, i also have a 3.0 Omega which i dont drive as much now i have the Zafira, love driving it ,i do all day ), will do some minor mods to make it my own, anyway hope you get your sri ,im sure you wil be very pleased too.
David.

I have a 1.8 auto Comfort, amply powerful, 30-35mpg (I live in Billericay, a country town, don't do much rush hour driving);have carried a carful of concrete rubble, (that is, with the middle seats pushed forward); had seven passengers, even with adults in the back two seats). The 1.8 will surprise your local boy racers if you put your foot down. Don't forget, there's no embarassing stalling at the lights if you have an auto!

Ive got a 1.8 auto and I am more than happy with it. It has quite a bit of poke really considering its size. It doesn't feel like an mpv