Honda Jazz - family car?

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The Jazz makes great use of the space available. People compare it to western cars of a similar size but they are never as well designed to make use of the space.

For example the doors on the Jazz open really wide, much wider than most cars. So it's easier to get in, especially with kids.

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Generally speaking, people have cars that are too big for their needs. It all started with MPVs and then SUVs. Why drive something bigger, thirstier, costlier (financially and environmentally) than you need. 

Theres 5 people in my house so I drive a small 5 seater hatchback that does 50mpg, costs zero to tax, looks nice, nice to drive and easy to park and is cheap to maintain. 

Honda Jazz is big enough for 5 people unless you’re all obese. 

Teapot55

We weren't really considering a Jazz, but took a quick look at one & were amazed by the amount of space with all rear seats folded down & bought it there & then, as our main requirement was a car that would take band gear easily. It surpassed our expectations: it'll usually take band gear as well as one rear-seat passenger because you can just lower the two-seat back & leave the single-seat back in position or vice-versa. And even with  all the seats in upright position it still holds a lot - at least a large trolley-full of shopping. We are both quite short so don't have a problem with legroom except if we give lifts to someone tall. We don't have the driver seat all the way forward. We are both about 160cm. The Jazz is not very wide though - if you wear a jacket not done up while sitting in the passenger seat the pocket tends to hang in the way of the driver - but that is my only real criticism. Three adults in the back is a squeeze & the middle person has to do their seatbelt up before the third person gets in. As we have the older model (2008 & earlier) I won't comment on performance, as probably not relevant any more.

50Twuncle

annabanana82 said:

Hi, I have really patchy internet at the moment  and having to use my work lap top so struggling to do any research so hoping someone can help. I need to buy a new car when the lockdown is lifted, really unsure as to what to get. I've just seen two Honda Jazz's but was unable to get a feel for the size of them, both were around £3999 for a 60 plate with 60k miles and petrol - conscious this is when lots starts to go wrong
I do have 3 children, but one rarely comes out with us these days, mainly used for commute to work, 16 miles part motorway part a roads. then short distances typically with maybe a good run a few times a year. Do you think this would be suitable? If not any recommendations, was hoping to stick to around £5k but hoping I can negotiate a bit of a bargain. 
Thank you

Try a Suzuki Baleno - you can pick one up for less than £6k  - and space-wise for such a small car - they are unbeatable !

eg) https://www.buyacar.co.uk/suzuki/baleno/baleno-hatchback/1-0-boosterjet-sz-t-5dr-74903/deal-3005680

Suzukis are reliable too.

Ronder33

The jazz is very big inside, we regularly have 5 in our car including 2 x 6 footers and no issues. 

The jazz rear legroom is one of the best for its size.

having owned both an old shape jazz (12 plate) and now a current jazz (18 plate) I can confirm they are 100% reliable.
Ome thing to bear in mind on long journeys, the current shape jazz is a lot nicer to drive, especially the steering. 

£3995 is a lot but if it’s mint condition and is backed up with a good warranty then might be worth it. Make sure it has full Honda main dealer service history for the first 3 years of its life, ideally with receipts. 

The other good aspect about owning a Jazz is when you come to sell it, there is a strong demand for Hondas. 

Brand new Honda Jazz out in October, looks as impressive In terms of how it maximises internal space as the current model 

Ronder33

DebB17 said:

I have a Jazz, brought one in 2013 and have loved it, wouldn’t put 3 adults in the back as too small, but it’s so versatile. Part exchanged it for a brand new one at new year, don’t have the same love for the second one but it’s fine and has all the toys, most annoying thing is the stupid message that comes up every time you start saying you are responsible for anything and everything and unless you ok it you don’t get your display, won’t be buying another one with the message. 

You can turn the welcome warning screen message off in the settings, info about how to do it can be found on the Jazz owners forums 

strawb_shortcake

Thanks all, still looking as our local garages are all still closed. Doesn't seem to matter which garage I look at 10 year old cars all seem to be around £3.5k + with varying degrees of SH and mileage. Only way to get anything cheaper is looking at ones with 150k on the clock. 
So I'm thinking I'm going to have to up my budget or travel further afield which isn't ideal  given the current climate. 

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annabanana82 said:

Thanks all, still looking as our local garages are all still closed. Doesn't seem to matter which garage I look at 10 year old cars all seem to be around £3.5k + with varying degrees of SH and mileage. Only way to get anything cheaper is looking at ones with 150k on the clock. 
So I'm thinking I'm going to have to up my budget or travel further afield which isn't ideal  given the current climate. 

No harm in offering them less.

strawb_shortcake

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annabanana82 said:

Thanks all, still looking as our local garages are all still closed. Doesn't seem to matter which garage I look at 10 year old cars all seem to be around £3.5k + with varying degrees of SH and mileage. Only way to get anything cheaper is looking at ones with 150k on the clock. 
So I'm thinking I'm going to have to up my budget or travel further afield which isn't ideal  given the current climate. 

No harm in offering them less.

I'm intending too

Robisere

I had 2 C-Max's, Motabilty, 5-seat, not the Grand 7-seaters. First was the original and a 2 litre petrol, second a 2 litre TDci. I loved them both and they drove as well after 3 years as they did when new. Would have liked another, but the Motability deposit became ridiculous, so I went for a Tucson. Loved that, but had to downsize due to deteriorating medical condition. A C-Max would give you plenty of rear leg and boot room. The 1.5 TDci is good and has equivalent BHP to the previous 2.0 TDci.

EDIT: When I had the C-Max's, I was ferrying between 2 to 4 grandchildren about, 2 were large teenagers and both asked why we didn't get another!