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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: going crazy on 19 May 2010, 23:47:12

Title: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 19 May 2010, 23:47:12
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?
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 20 May 2010, 00:05:58
Forget the Note. The hire car I had, used more petrol than a V6!!!
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Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 00:10:56
Thanks, Mate. Was keen on the note as they mention 'British Built' as opposed to Chinease made Jazz.

Possibly an Astra then :y
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Post by: acura on 20 May 2010, 06:29:53
Don't write off the Jazz, Hondas are superb cars and IMHO probably the most dependable mainstream cars around today.
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Post by: Andy B on 20 May 2010, 08:56:37
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Possibly an Astra then :y

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.
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Post by: pedroMV6 on 20 May 2010, 09:10:14
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Don't write off the Jazz, Hondas are superb cars and IMHO probably the most dependable mainstream cars around today.

Agreed. :y

Had a Civic V-Tech, and now a little HRV - they just don't break or go wrong!
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: henryd on 20 May 2010, 10:51:09
I serviced an 04 jazz yesterday and was well impressed with the way it drove,nicely put together as well :y
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 11:10:35
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 :'( :'(
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: pedroMV6 on 20 May 2010, 11:20:34
You might do, as the Honda proves to be uber reliable! ;D
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 11:50:16
Hoping for the honda realiablity to kick in. Fingers crossed. :y :y

I will still be reading posts here and logging in every once in a while!! Hope not a concern for the admins :question
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: neilr on 20 May 2010, 15:24:21
check rear wheel bearings on the Jazz. They are a common problem and not cheap about £130 a side.
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Post by: r1 on 20 May 2010, 16:13:44
also check the rear wiper blade as its a dealer part only.
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 20 May 2010, 16:35:34
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  :y[/size]
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: Sixstring on 20 May 2010, 16:39:33
Wot a rotter!!

I nearly believed you then..................NOT.
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 17:14:06
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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  :y[/size]

I almost was ready to call the dealer and lose my deposit. You almost got me there. Well done!! :y :y
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 17:16:48
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check rear wheel bearings on the Jazz. They are a common problem and not cheap about £130 a side.

£130 you can get a lot of omega for that money :'( :'(

Thanks for this information, will check
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: going crazy on 20 May 2010, 17:19:07
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also check the rear wiper blade as its a dealer part only.

Agreed! The front wipers also are not renowed for their rubber quality but atleast they are easily inspected:'( :'(
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 May 2010, 19:19:15
if your daily commute is fairly long and consumption costs are important look for small diesels..

jazz also not that economical similiar figures like my clit..

Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 20 May 2010, 19:31:24
You need one for each foot
Title: Re: Small Car advice!
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 May 2010, 19:51:02
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You need one for each foot

 ;D ;D :y