➖ Maneuverability
➖ Visibility
➖ Noise isolation
pros
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Spacious salon
➕ Transformation of the salon
➕ Cost effective
Advantages and disadvantages of the Opel Meriva B 2011-2012 revealed based on reviews real owners... More detailed pros and cons Opel meriva 1.4 and 1.7 gasoline and diesel with mechanics, automatic transmission and front-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
The car is very good, before it was Meriva in an old body. I myself had a rule of 3 years and new car, but I don’t want to part with this one.
It was announced on order - for a machine gun, but with a machine gun there were only diesel engines. I took a chance and do not regret it, in terms of consumption - 5.8-7.2 liters. By the way, the PTS power is only 101 hp, but this is more than 160-170 km / h on a cruise, you don't notice any mountains, climbs, etc.
A flat floor in the back row - I removed one seat, put a mattress and the grandson in a sleeping state crossed the entire Urals - 835 km. The cruise and the climate are flawless, the transformation of the cabin is beyond praise.
There is no computer in the cabin, but over time I got used to it. For some reason, the second rubber bands on the doors were not glued, although on old model were, hence the poor sound insulation and additional dirt on the thresholds, but this is our Avtotorovskaya assembly, I found out about it after buying a car (the old one was Spanish).
Leonid Surikov, review of the Opel Meriva 1.7D diesel automatic transmission 2011
Video review
Purchased in May 2011. At the moment, the mileage is 10,000 km. In May 2012, TO-1 was performed. There are no particular complaints about the car yet.
I would like to have drawers under the seats (they are not in my car), and the glove compartment in front of the passenger is symbolic, even the instructions in the corporate cover are difficult to fit.
I did not measure fuel consumption, and the BC on my car is underdeveloped, it only gives errors. The engine is 120 hp, quite high-torque, on the highway at 110 km / h - 2,500 rpm. In winter, I got warm pretty quickly. I can't call the suspension soft, especially on a crushed stone-slate surface, but it holds the road perfectly in turns.
Review of Opel Meriva B 1.4 (120 HP) automatic 2011
The seats are ergonomic with good lateral support. The rear visibility is excellent, the front too, but the massive A-pillars interfere (a matter of habit). There were almost no problems with the car, the mileage was 84,000 km. The bulbs are off, I change the consumables according to the schedule to the ones recommended by the manufacturer.
A family of 4 people fits, but, of course, I want more space. A bunch of all sorts of boxes and niches in the cabin and trunk, at border inspections of cars, employees are always surprised. Good adaptive halogens and cornering lights. Economical, for 12,000 km on vacation, the average consumption was 7.5 liters (highway, field, mountains, city, etc.). In winter in the city, of course, the consumption rises sharply.
The ignition module is inconveniently implemented, all 4 coils are in one case, if at least one is covered, you will have to change the entire module. The same song with the recirculation valve poured into the valve cover, the valve dies - you change the entire cover.
Noise isolation is average, at first everything is fine, but then you get used to it and hear the turbine, the engine is on high revs and wheel arches.
Alexander, review of the Opel Meriva 1.4 mechanics 2012
Very well made modern german car... Memorable appearance. Running lights built into the main headlights in the corners - beautiful (they turn on when the engine is started). High seating like a crossover. Steering clear. Comfortable, adjustable front and rear seats.
The back does not get tired to the distant one. If you go back together, you can move the seats back and in the middle - it turns out to be very spacious, but, of course, by reducing the trunk. A trunk with many niches on the sides and a double bottom where you can cram a lot that does not need to be pulled out regularly.
It is convenient for rear passengers to get in and out, because swing doors and there is a handle on the middle pillar - perfect option for transportation of old people and small children. The door locks are blocked in motion and the "kinder" will not open them on the move.
Perfectly balanced suspension - moderately hard and moderately soft. The engine (turbine) picks up well - when overtaking you do not feel deprived of traction. A very nimble car for the claimed 120 mares. The 95th gasoline is recommended, but on the 92nd it feels no worse.
On the downside ... automatic transmission - sometimes you feel gear changes. Inconvenient to change cabin filter, although having done it yourself, I think there will be no problems with this. The front safety pillars are impressive and therefore obstruct the view a little, but you quickly get used to it.
The owner drives an Opel Meriva B 1.4 (120 hp) with an automatic transmission in 2013.
Salon. There is a lot of space, it is comfortable to sit everywhere, the driver's seat has a microlift, the tilt of the backs is adjusted with a lever on the side of the seat, and not with a twist. The rear seats move longitudinally and transversely, allowing you to make a kind of armrest in the middle of the rear sofa. In the backs rear seats there are folding plastic tables, it is convenient to eat, we have already used it in distant towns. The seats are orthopedic, my back no longer hurts during trips, I no longer put a cushion under my lower back. The fabric of the seats is dark, dense, high quality. Warmers available.
The review is good, great windshield, I quickly got used to wide racks. The backward review is quite informative, when moving backward, the rear-view camera is activated, the picture is colored, obstacles are clearly visible both during the day and at night.
Steering wheel. The grip is comfortable, covered with high-quality leather, the stitching is smooth and even. The steering wheel is heated, adjustable in two planes, from which you can control the cruise control, radio and answer phone calls.
Dual-zone climate control, works both in tandem with air conditioning, and without it. I set the desired interior temperature and forgot. In the heat, of course, you can't do without kondeya. We went to dalnyak in the summer, overboard +33, and in the cabin only +22!
Trunk. The trunk shelf is removable, in the trunk I drove to the landfill a full-size washing machine Indesite, while the rear seats did not move. There is a double floor in the trunk: on the lower floor there is a dock in a niche, a balloon and a jack.
The engine is turbocharged. The engine hums solidly and quietly when starting off smoothly and growls cheerfully during frisky acceleration. On 4-5-6 gear it is not audible. You can hear the rustling of tires, but it depends on the condition of the asphalt. At 3000 rpm, the speed is 130 km / h in 6th gear. Sound insulation of the motor is not bad. I will not make the car noisy anymore, all the same, music always plays on the go.
On the track, the speed is not felt, you go 120 km / h, but it seems that only 80. After running in, I drove along the highway for interest up to 170 km / h, I did not go further, the roads are not the same.
Six-speed gearbox, new development, as they write in Opel. Works silently and switches clearly. The suspension of Meriva is a little softer than that of my previous car (Fabia) and, accordingly, the roll is a little more in sharp turns, and Meriva itself is a little higher. However, in corners it does not demolish, the handling on the move is excellent. Driving on forest roads and bumps is possible, but wisely at low speed and taking into account the clearance.
Review of the Opel Meriva 1.4 (140 HP) manual transmission 2014
A lot fits into this car: a refrigerator Minsk, a grandmother with things in the country, an Ikea bed or a whole family in suitcases! Wherein driving performance will only grow, because the car pressed to the ground by the load becomes more stable and pleasant to drive.
I calmly climb into it from 175 cm in height, and there really is room for maneuver in adjusting the seat and steering wheel, and there are a lot of them: in height, in inclination, in steering wheel reach. But her turning radius is really bold, that is, you have to take care of this in advance when parking. Speaking of parking, the rear camera is better than parking sensors and much more informative.
Consumption. My Meriva spends 10 liters in winter, I only turn on the "warm up" and airflow. A large 54-liter gas tank helps out: if you drive every other day, you can refuel once every 2-3 weeks. It's comfortable.
Overview. The high seating position gives excellent visibility, however, due to the thick struts, it eats up a little (compared to the Kia Wenga), so there is really less air in the cabin. Thanks to the short nose of the car, even when it seems to you that you have just got used to the one in front, in fact it turns out that there is still enough space. In this case, the glass is located at a sufficient distance from the driver.
Side mirrors. If you are used to "mugs", then Meriva loses here. The mirrors are really small, and the most amazing thing is that when folded, they protrude as much as when unfolded, so you don't have to fold them when parking.
Rain and light sensor. Personally, it seemed to me not such a necessary thing, but, of course, it's nice with them: the car itself turns on the headlights when it gets dark and turns it off if it's light. It's great that after removing the key, the headlights go out automatically.
Reverse. It is unusual that no beeps are heard when driving backwards. This should be borne in mind, because at first you can really not notice.
Chassis. The suspension of Meriva, in my opinion, is quite balanced: it is moderately hard, but also moderately soft. On the 16th wheels, the steering is much more pleasant, on the 17th wheels.
Warmly. The car is really warm. That is, you can turn on the seat heating in the fall and not turn on anything else - it will be warm. The big disappointment was that the seat heating does not work when the engine is off, and the steering wheel heats up.
Review of Opel Meriva B 1.4 (120 forces) with automatic 2014
Small monocabs are in demand among people who spend most of their time in the city. These vehicles are well suited for commuting or shopping, transporting children to school, or Kindergarten... Traveling along these routes does not require high power motors and high speeds. Fuel efficiency comes to the fore.
That is why it is not surprising to anyone that Opel model Meriva, created on Corsa units, is equipped with gasoline power units with a working volume of 1.4 liters. To solve the tasks set for the city minivan, the capabilities of these engines are enough.
Opel Meriva first generation
German developers did not become wise. The Opel Meriva A, which appeared in 2003, received only one engine with a volume of 1.4 liters. It was borrowed from the Corsa Z14XEP. The inline four-cylinder engine equipped with the Twinport system, despite its limited volume, is able to provide good traction even at low revs. Power of 90 liters. with. is enough to accelerate the car with full weight 1230 kg up to 168 km / h. The speedometer hand reaches 100 km / h in 13.8 seconds. Realizing that the capabilities of the Z14XEP are limited, the creators of the first generation Opel Meriva did not complete the car with an automatic or robotic box transmissions, limited to five-speed mechanics.
number of doors: 5, number of seats: 5, dimensions: 4288.00 mm x 1994.00 mm x 1615.00 mm, weight: 1286 kg, engine displacement: 1398 cm 3, number of cylinders: 4, valves per cylinder: 4, maximum power: 100 hp. with. @ 6000 rpm, maximum torque: 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 13.90 s, top speed: 177 km / h, gears (mechanical / automatic): 5 / -, view fuel: petrol, fuel consumption (city / highway / mixed): 7.9 l / 5.1 l / 6.1 l
Brand, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. Data on the years of its release.
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the car body, its dimensions, weight, trunk volume and fuel tank volume.
| Body type | - |
| Number of doors | 5 (five) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2644.00 mm (millimeters) 8.67 ft (feet) 104.09 in (inches) 2.6440 m (meters) |
| Front track | 1488.00 mm (millimeters) 4.88 ft (feet) 58.58 in (inches) 1.4880 m (meters) |
| Back track | 1509.00 mm (millimeters) 4.95 ft (ft) 59.41 in (inches) 1.5090 m (meters) |
| Length | 4288.00 mm (millimeters) 14.07 ft (feet) 168.82 in (inches) 4.2880 m (meters) |
| Width | 1994.00 mm (millimeters) 6.54 ft (ft) 78.50 in (inches) 1.9940 m (meters) |
| Height | 1615.00 mm (millimeters) 5.30 ft (ft) 63.58 in (inches) 1.6150 m (meters) |
| Minimum trunk volume | 400.0 l (liters) 14.13 ft 3 (cubic feet) 0.40 m 3 (cubic meters) 400000.00 cm 3 (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1500.0 l (liters) 52.97 ft 3 (cubic feet) 1.50 m 3 (cubic meters) 1500000.00 cm 3 (cubic centimeters) |
| Curb weight | 1286 kg (kilograms) 2835.14 lbs (lbs) |
| Maximum weight | 1890 kg (kilograms) 4166.74 lbs (lbs) |
| Volume fuel tank | 54.0 l (liters) 11.88 imp.gal. (imperial gallons) 14.27 am gal. (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the car's engine - location, volume, cylinder filling method, number of cylinders, valves, compression ratio, fuel, etc.
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Fuel supply system type | multipoint injection (MPFI) |
| Engine location | front, transverse |
| Engine volume | 1398 cm 3 (cubic centimeters) |
| Gas distribution mechanism | - |
| Pressurization | naturally aspirated engine (naturally aspirated) |
| Compression ratio | 10.50: 1 |
| Arrangement of cylinders | inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 (four) |
| Cylinder diameter | 73.40 mm (millimeters) 0.24 ft (ft) 2.89 in (inches) 0.0734 m (meters) |
| Piston stroke | 82.60 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (ft) 3.25 in (inches) 0.0826 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about maximum power, maximum torque and rpm at which they are achieved. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h. Maximum speed.
| Maximum power | 100 h.p. (British horsepower) 74.6 kW (kilowatts) 101.4 h.p. (metric horsepower) |
| The maximum power is attained at | 6000 rpm (rpm) |
| Maximum torque | 130 Nm (Newton meters) 13.3 kgm (kilogram-force-meters) 95.9 lb / ft (lb-ft) |
| The maximum torque is reached at | 4000 rpm (rpm) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h | 13.90 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 177 km / h (kilometers per hour) 109.98 mph (miles per hour) |
Fuel consumption
Information about the rise of fuel in the city and on the highway (urban and suburban cycle). Mixed fuel consumption.
| Fuel consumption in the city | 7.9 l / 100 km (liters per 100 km) 1.74 imp.gal./100 km 2.09 US gal / 100 km 29.77 mpg (mpg) 7.87 miles / liter (miles per liter) 12.66 km / l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption on the highway | 5.1 l / 100 km (liters per 100 km) 1.12 imp.gal./100 km (imperial gallons per 100 km) 1.35 am gal / 100 km (US gallons per 100 km) 46.12 mpg (miles per gallon) 12.18 miles / liter (miles per liter) 19.61 km / l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption - mixed | 6.1 l / 100 km (liters per 100 km) 1.34 imp.gal./100 km (imperial gallons per 100 km) 1.61 US gal. / 100 km (US gallons per 100 km) 38.56 mpg (miles per gallon) 10.19 miles / liter (miles per liter) 16.39 km / l (kilometers per liter) |
| Environmental standard | EURO V |
| CO 2 emissions | 143 g / km (gram per kilometer) |
Gearbox, drive system
Information about the transmission (automatic and / or manual), the number of gears and the drive system of the vehicle.
Steering gear
Technical data on the steering gear and the turning circle of the vehicle.
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
Wheels and tires
The type and size of the wheels and tires of the car.
| Disk size | - |
| Tire size | - |
Comparison with mean values
The difference in percentage between the values of some vehicle characteristics and their average values.
| Wheelbase | - 1% |
| Front track | - 2% |
| Back track | + 0% |
| Length | - 5% |
| Width | + 12% |
| Height | + 8% |
| Minimum trunk volume | - 11% |
| Maximum trunk volume | + 9% |
| Curb weight | - 10% |
| Maximum weight | - 3% |
| Fuel tank volume | - 12% |
| Engine volume | - 38% |
| Maximum power | - 37% |
| Maximum torque | - 51% |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h | + 36% |
| Maximum speed | - 12% |
| Fuel consumption in the city | - 22% |
| Fuel consumption on the highway | - 18% |
| Fuel consumption - mixed | - 18% |
Hello everybody. :) I decided to write my first impressions of the car. I'll make a reservation right away that I have owned it for only a couple of weeks. Bought at the end of December 2016. So: Opel Meriva B, 2012 onwards, 1.4 turbo, 120 hp, 6АКПП, 50 thousand km mileage. I will compare with the last Renault Laguna (she was in "full minced meat").
1. Appearance. I like a beautiful car. Especially when I washed it, it shone like that. If you look at different angles, then a different color))) In short, it turns out two-color. Toned ass - looks good. Bottom line: Opel is beautiful and the Laguna was beautiful, but in its own way. I'm happy with the Opel.
BUT! Separately about the mud flaps. This is a complete Achtung! They'll tear off my bumper someday. Why are they so wooden? I put the rear parking sensors (there were two of them on the Lagoon: both in front and behind), I hope, at least somehow it will help to save rear bumper... Or maybe I'll take them off later.
2. Salon... Since Laguna had the most complete equipment, Opel loses here. In general, the impression was that the Germans are misers. First, the cons (or rather the lack of what I had before). Seat adjustment is mechanical, without memory. There are no rain or light sensors. The interior is not leather. There is no on-board computer! There is no 2-zone climate control. There is no eyeglass! Starts with a key, not a button. Two 12V sockets, not four. The machine itself does not close / open. No speakerphone and bluetooth. Now the pros (just what you like or like). The doors close with a pleasant sound. The elder is delighted that it has become fun to get into the car. The handle on the stand for easy landing is cool too. Not yet used to such a discovery, but it looks great.
The fit is high and comfortable. Although not leather and no lumbar cushion, the seats are very comfortable and hold me very well (my dimensions are 172cm / 78kg). By the way, there are three-mode toppings, but I don't really like poking three times to turn them off. On the Lagoon it was regulated by a wheel - that's more convenient for me. The plastic is normal. Moderately wooden, moderately soft and high quality everywhere
The steering wheel has adjustments in height and reach, the steering wheel itself is plump, pleasant to the touch, leather. With music controls and steering wheel cruise control. I'm more accustomed to the steering wheel joystick, tk. you always know that it is located in the same place, even when you turn the steering wheel. There is an air conditioner. Recently there were frosts and the airflow could not cope, though only when you select two airflow modes at the same time. For example, at the legs and up: then the side windows began to ice and fog up. If you turn on only one mode, then everything quickly thaws and sweats, but you sacrifice some parts of the body. In short, climate control is much more convenient.
The headlights are good, although not bi-xenon, as on the Lagoon. It's great that it also rotates when you turn the steering wheel, and it's even better that a fog lamp (like) lights up, illuminating the area to the right or left at low speeds. It helps a lot in the yard in the dark. I did not understand why the control of the dipped headlights, dimensions and foglights was carried to the dashboard? Is that the case with all Germans? I'm used to the fact that it's all on the left steering column switch and there is no need to be distracted from the road and reach somewhere to switch lighting modes.
But here on the left steering column switch control on-board computer, WHICH is essentially NOT! I didn’t expect this joke from the Germans at all! Yes, I even had it on Logan. A simple one, where I could see the average fuel consumption, mileage, how much was left, how much I drove, etc. Dissatisfied.
On the right steering column switch, I liked the mode of one-time activation of the wipers (pull down), which partially compensates for the absence of a rain sensor. I do not really like that there are many buttons in the center of the dashboard and all in the same color and of the same size. And there is music, and condo, and ESP, and airflow modes, etc. To find something, you have to be distracted. Klaxon is located inconveniently (at the bottom of the steering wheel) and did not like the sound: it was solid on all my Renault's (even in the little Twingo), but here it was simply sonorous and funny. Two 12V sockets. Visors with mirrors and lighting. There are all sorts of niches and pockets for little things around the cabin. It's cool. And ... ARMREST! This is real cool! It rides along the guides back and forth, you can remove it, it is multi-storey, under it there is just an abyss in which you can hide a suitcase, it has AUX and USB inputs. In short, he's cool!
Electronic handbrake. But since car with automatic transmission, then I still do not understand his joke. If I park, then in the parking mode it will not roll away anywhere and, in theory, it is not so necessary. Apparently for "neutral", but I turned it on a couple of times in 2 weeks. Write, pzhlsta, in the comments, why is he here? The native music "CD 400" sounds fine, but it was better in the Lagoon. There is no CD changer. There is also no auto-increase of volume with increasing speed. The back row is normal, there are always two child seats. When an adult sits down between them, only the butt gets through. The shoulders are cramped, you have to sit on a half-side or something ... Cramped, but tolerant. The seats are sled and fold down - it's cool. There is an armrest.
The trunk is medium in size, but thanks to the body and the folding backrests of the rear seats, it is convenient to transport things. I liked the trunk: height, multi-storey (every little thing, such as a tool, cable, wires are now not visible), pockets, a hook. There is a full-size spare tire. Noise isolation for me is so good. But there was silence in the Lagoon, but there was no studded rubber in it. The engine is almost inaudible, the wheels are audible. The windows are all impulse, if I wrote correctly (this is when I pressed it once, and it rises / falls to the end by itself). Lots of airbags. True, I did not understand how many: six or eight. The main thing is that there is also the back. My wife is calm for the children and myself, and I feel good. :) Bottom line: if it hadn't been for this Laguna, I would have been happy. And so: there is something to compare, so the score is 4 with a minus. Mainly due to the lack of climate, the "start" button, rain / light sensors and an on-board computer.
3. Engine, gearbox. The 1.4-liter engine, direct injection + turbine produces 120 forces and 200 Nm of torque. When I first bought it, I was afraid that the engine was too much for her. The Lagoon had 1.5 liters and 110 hp. Compared to the Lagoon, Opel is dull and dull. In principle, you can and can even accelerate, and even overtake, but ... In short, for Everyday life, and even more so my wife will have enough of it. Maybe then I will do some chip tuning if I find something decent (by the way, I will gladly accept advice on this matter). The automatic transmission has 6 steps. Before that, I had never driven an automatic, only a manual transmission. I got used to it quickly. Convenient, comfortable. The driving style even changed for me: I began to drive more calmly, without unnecessary fuss. The automatic transmission is trying to change gears at 2000 rpm, while maintaining an economical style or what? fuel consumption is not yet understood. It seemed normal, but there were frosts - it seemed like ate more. Then I'll take a closer look at this. Bottom line: Laguna is better in power and acceleration, but automatic transmission is comfortable. And they took the automatic transmission. Fine.
4. Brakes and suspension. Before the Lagoon, I believed that best suspension for Logan: soft and omnivorous. I changed my mind by purchasing Laguna: it became elastic and comfortable at the same time. Now I have changed my mind again. Opel is a little better. A very comfortable suspension that does not rattle, works out irregularities perfectly, transmitting a minimum of vibrations to the body. So far I have never made it. It drives sharply, there is no roll. There is some elasticity, not rigidity. Turns and lane changes take place almost like on rails, even in the presence of irregularities in the form of shallow holes, frozen snow and ice. Although in this sense, Laguna was better (but the wheels were R17, not R16). The ground clearance is sufficient for such a car, but MUDFLAPS spoil everything! I park in the rear with caution. I put the pactronic on and I'm still afraid. In front there is a "lip" on the bumper, which also does not add clearance. The brakes are excellent, ABS rarely intervenes (unlike many other brands). ESP has not yet tested, well, no need))). Bottom line: in principle, everything is fine in terms of brakes and suspension, as well as in Laguna
I'm finishing. By and large, everything suits me. We took the car with automatic transmission and rear pillows - that's all there is. There is comfort and a high seating position. If I moved from Logan, I would be delighted. In short, I put a solid "four". Mainly due to the lack of a board computer, climate, rain / light sensors and the presence of SUCH mud flaps that stole the ground clearance)))
ALL THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION. If you wrote something wrong, indicate. I may be wrong about something.
Bought a Spanish-assembled car with gasoline engine 1.4 l in the spring of 2008 I immediately liked the car with its modern shapes and excellent layout, it has a wonderful quality for me - small on the outside and relatively large on the inside. The handling is easy without any problems, the road keeps excellent in any speed range, although I try to keep the speed no more than 110 km / h. It is up to this speed that the car has normal dynamics, and if you drive no more than a hundred, then the consumption of gasoline along the highway does not differ from that stated in the technical documentation.
The gearshift knob stands where it is needed, and is so light that it seems that you move the air rather than gears. Comfortable seats, well-located controls, there are no frills on the panel, you can safely sit in the cabin without bending or taking unnatural postures, which is not always possible in larger cars. A radio tape recorder without unnecessary bells and whistles, convenient control from the steering wheel and from the panel, sounding quite corresponding to the class of the car. Driving, as well as driving in it, is easy and pleasant.
Now about the disadvantages: of course, as in all cars of a similar layout, this is a "left pillar" (poor visibility), creaking on rough terrain and bumps backdoor, and minor factory flaws - a light bulb in the right rear fog lamp is not installed, there is not even an armature in the right lamp shade reverse, the AV input on the radio is not working. If the valiant car service workers somehow coped with the bulbs and fittings (for a fee, of course), then it turned out to be beyond their strength to cope with the radio tape recorder, the AV input did not work and does not work. Well, service - read oil and filter change and nothing more, this is a separate conversation.
I, hoping for warranty service, dragged my thousands to this service (service station, Auto Center, the city of Nizhny Novgorod) and drove the car, thinking that someone was doing it there (at the same time, I, like all car owners, diligently tried to push out of the working area). As a result, after the end of the warranty, the "emergency oil pressure" light blinked.
Since the warranty is over, I myself decided to find out what was the matter. The oil in the engine was by this time about 9.5t.km, and I, thinking that it simply lost its characteristics, cursing the station of those. servicing, I decided to replace it together with the filter element. My surprise knew no bounds when I took out the paper filter element, all squeezed inward, and with an 8-10mm hole in the filter layer. How this could have happened, one can only guess - perhaps the repairman did not get into seats, and when the lid was closed, the excess paper was kicked out, when the engine was started, the oil flow squeezed out all the excess paper inward.
But I can't even think of how the hole appeared, I could not break it through with pressure, there is a bypass valve. Taking into account the fact that I was diligently driven from the place of work, bad suspicions appear in my head. It is possible that the filter element was simply "forgotten" to replace, but the appearance of the hole is still not explainable without a version of deliberate damage. Damage in the parking lot, revenge, hooliganism are simply out of the question, the car is equipped with a decent alarm system and stands in the courtyard of a private house under constant supervision.
Changing the oil and filter, of course, did not add pressure to the oil system. As a result, we have what we have - a car with a range of 39500 km, and a half-screwed engine (how exactly - an autopsy will show).
A little about myself: I am a mechanical engineer, from 95 to 98. worked as a technical director in a fairly large company that traded cars, therefore, I am not familiar with the problems of warranty and technical service by hearsay. How the host had all types domestic cars, starting from Zaporozhets, but about Zaporozhets I can not remember a case of 39500 km run before repair. There was a similar case with a two-liter Rover, but they were not serviced at the station, and the car was parked where necessary.
I cannot rate the car apart from service, but complete with service on a five-point scale, the assessment is only one !!!
Now advice to buyers: “I will not say for all the stations (although judging by the reviews, it seems that they are all the same), but run from the aforementioned one, then maybe warranty service You don't need it. "
I would like to give advice not to buyers, but to the Russian representatives of the company: “Take a close look at how Maintenance at your stations, read the book of complaints, the damage that this attitude does to the company's image is very great. "
