Honda Jazz (2002 - 2008) 1.4 i-DSi SE 5d CVT-7 (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I want reliability and practicality.

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

They own Hondas!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - build quality, resale value, reliability, practicality. Wish they would improve the seats.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably another Honda, certainly Japanese.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Little in the way of discount. As we had bought two from the same guy in 3 months he reduced his commission significantly. 0% financing was useful.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Bought a manual 1.4 Jazz for the wife. Had a Nissan 3.0 QX at the time - 17mpg going to work. Bought the automatic version for myself (and then bought a Jag as a toy). Intended for commuting to work.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly, but no room for negotiation on the price - too popular.

What's it like to drive?

Performance is adequate and suitably nippy for a 1.4. High driving position gives good visibility. The biggest drawback is the seats. Its happy to cruise for hours on the motorway but I'm not - after 2 hours my back is killing me. Compare to my Jaguar XJS, where I have sat in the car for 10+ hours (July floods) and sit been able to walk afterwards.

What's it like to park?

Easy. Even easier on the one we have with the parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No - we bought for Japanese reliability

What's most practical about your car?

Layout - its a very big car for the size. With the rear seats down can get loads in. Split rear seats and the fold up seat bases in the rear give extra flexibility. Fuel consumption - about 40mpg overall on automatic and 45mpg with the manual one we have. Even with CVT you pay a price for automatic.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

More a case of the overall package rather than any individual feature. Wish the radios would play MP3s!!