Honda Jazz (2002 - 2008) 1.4 i-DSi SE 5d (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

A Honda Jazz says that you don't need your car to say anything about you.

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

Everybody loves it. The seats are comfortable and firm, there is loads of glass, it feels airy and light inside, everything works, it's quite sit up and beg so you can see where you're going, and even older friends can get in and out easily due to its high roof line.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely. It's economical, spacious, reliable, comfortable and in every way a delight to run. It can even take a family of four with a week's luggage. It is an absolutely viceless little car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Jazz! If this one ever wears out, which it shows no sign of doing.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Auction purchase.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Practicality: size of boot, legroom. Two of the family are over 6ft tall and we regularly transport a cello, a french horn ad a Brompton bike. The Jazz will fit all three in the boot no problem, no other small car comes close!

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Tidy, reasonably brisk, very comfortable round town. A bit busy on the motorway but perfectly acceptable. The suspension is a tad on the firm side on bad roads but this does give decent handling.

What's it like to park?

Dead easy! Good visibility and a reasonable sense of where the corners are.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Handbrake recall. And ... that's it. Coming up towards 80,000 miles and the car is still in excellent shape, no rattles or squeaks, interior shows no signs of wear.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot is huge! The whole car is amazingly spacious and practical. Adults can sit comfortably in the back, the aircon is capable and it will regularly return an average of 50mpg or more.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The "magic seats" are clever.