Honda Jazz (2002 - 2008) 1.2 i-DSI S 5d (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Dont know, dont care. Peopl who buy cars as status symbols unless its a Bentley or similar are fools anyway.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They cant wait till I get my S2000 next year, and neither can i.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes for honda reliability (so far), cheap running costs and it does'nt look too bad.

What are you likely to buy next?

S2000 or if im lucky a 350Z

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,725

When did you buy the car?

July 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think I paid a fair price for it cnsidering it has a full honda service history, even with 74,000miles on the clock!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap good quality family run around needed.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Nippy enough compared to my old Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L 2002. People have complained that the ride is a bit too rough/bumpy but i have'nt noticed anything bad. But then again I did have a car with aftermarket suspension on my previous car (Toyota Celica VVTI). Getting bullied by bigger cars on the road is annoying. Cant find a comfortable seating position and find myself reaching forward for the gearstick, I dont like to sit too close to the steering wheel (granny style) and the seats need a bit more back support. Im only 180cm tall.

What's it like to park?

Easy. Seating position is quite high off the road so i find that i use the wing mirrors allot more to park and avoid kerbing the hubcaps haha

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet. Brakes are squeaking though, getting a bit annoying.

What's most practical about your car?

Loads of room in the back for my son's car seat, shopping and passengers. But being a 1.2 ill keep passengers to a minimum.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Base model so not much of anything :-(