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[going crazy]

As mentioned in my sale thread - thinking of a small automatic car either a Nissan Note or a Honda Jazz. Any advice or anyone selling one of these?

[JamesV6CDX]

Forget the Note. The hire car I had, used more petrol than a V6!!!

[going crazy]

Thanks, Mate. Was keen on the note as they mention 'British Built' as opposed to Chinease made Jazz.

Possibly an Astra then

[acura]

Don't write off the Jazz, Hondas are superb cars and IMHO probably the most dependable mainstream cars around today.

[Andy B]

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Possibly an Astra then

SWMBO had an auto 16 valve 1600 Astra G. It was a nice car to drive, some small auto's I've driven are never sure what gear they want, but this was OK. It was hopeless of fuel though around town, mid to high 20's to the gallon.

[pedroMV6]

Don't write off the Jazz, Hondas are superb cars and IMHO probably the most dependable mainstream cars around today.

Agreed.

Had a Civic V-Tech, and now a little HRV - they just don't break or go wrong!

[henryd]

I serviced an 04 jazz yesterday and was well impressed with the way it drove,nicely put together as well

[going crazy]

Thanks Guys!

I have now paid deposit for a JAZZ as mrs does not fancy a Astra and she will be driving it around town.

I was personally keen on Astra but now looking forward to the Jazz.

Hope I will not be kicked out of this forum though

[pedroMV6]

You might do, as the Honda proves to be uber reliable!

[going crazy]

Hoping for the honda realiablity to kick in. Fingers crossed.

I will still be reading posts here and logging in every once in a while!! Hope not a concern for the admins :question

[neilr]

check rear wheel bearings on the Jazz. They are a common problem and not cheap about £130 a side.

[r1]

also check the rear wiper blade as its a dealer part only.

[JamesV6CDX]

I would urge you not to buy a Honda Jazz.

They are absolutely renowned for oil pump/ pressure problems, which cause the con-rods to come flying through the block. The camshafts also seem to be made out of butter, there have been umpteen reports of snapped ones.

In addition - someone mentioned the rear wheel bearings. The answer is yes, they do indeed fail. Regularly. I have read of more than one occasion when the rear wheel has come off, still attached to hub, and actually overtaken the car...


[size=8]Only kidding. I made all that up. I've heard great things about the Jazz  [/size]

[Sixstring]

Wot a rotter!!

I nearly believed you then..................NOT.

[going crazy]

I would urge you not to buy a Honda Jazz.

They are absolutely renowned for oil pump/ pressure problems, which cause the con-rods to come flying through the block. The camshafts also seem to be made out of butter, there have been umpteen reports of snapped ones.

In addition - someone mentioned the rear wheel bearings. The answer is yes, they do indeed fail. Regularly. I have read of more than one occasion when the rear wheel has come off, still attached to hub, and actually overtaken the car...


[size=8]Only kidding. I made all that up. I've heard great things about the Jazz  [/size]

I almost was ready to call the dealer and lose my deposit. You almost got me there. Well done!!