Honda Jazz (2008 - 2015) 1.2 i-VTEC Si 5d (2010/60) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Meaningless question.

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

Pointless question.

Would you buy this car again and why?

ONLY if water leak GUARANTEED not to recur.

What are you likely to buy next?

Honda CRV.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,995

When did you buy the car?

November 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Seemed so at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Economy, reliability.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, "helpful" (aren't they all!).

What's it like to drive?

Easy, but labours a bit under load, but I did buy the smallest engine.

What's it like to park?

Size makes it easy, but rear view is restricted.

Have you had any problems with the car?

YES! On-going problem of water ingress through the rear doors into the rear floor pans. This is a gradual drip-drip, especially when parked facing uphill. Because it is so slow, did not notice for a long time that the floor pan underneath the removable floor mats (a "free" bonus - wonder why?!) are soaking wet. Have had the shower curtains in the doors completely re-sealed all round, but has NOT solved the problem. Clearly Honda know about the problem but are not willing to fess up! Water is jumping to the other side of the shower curtain (probably from the bottom of the glass) and dripping out INSIDE the car from between the metal and the plastic trim.

What's most practical about your car?

Bigger inside than out.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

"magic" rear seats.