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sik2k · 5th June 2007, 20:56

I have a '52 Jazz 1.4SE and a Type R-GT

They are totally different cars (although you all knew that already!) and both have thier pros and cons.

I've had the Jazz for a year and a half and apart from the fact that is yellow and my wife has hung a glitterball from the rearview mirror I have only two gripes with it.

1. The audio system is very basic (the SE is the mid-range model) and I was compelled to buy and iPod interface / cradle from Connects2 / Brodit as the cassette player was unbearable. The sound for a standard unit is not too bad although I'm no great expert on the subject.

2. The EGR valve failed and needed replacing (free of charge) when it was four years old. The EGR valve is part of the exhaust system (I think) and was / is prone to failure.

These issues aside, I feel that the performance, comfort and practicality are excellent. It also sips petrol and I have a heavy right foot. The turning circle is excellent - far tighter than the Type R although the car is a lot slower to turn than the Civics.

I am a lot less anxious about leaving the Jazz places and the 'stress-free' feeling I get is woth an awful lot to me.

The Type R is significantly more comfortable and performs, well, yes - it performs. It also drinks petrol when it is (frequently) pushed.

I was gutted for a few days when the drivers door got dented after two days of ownership and cannot bring myself to get it repaired as I could not face going through that feeling again.

There is a lot more 'car' with the Type R and I would never swap it for a Jazz but having the luxury of two cars I really can appreciate both.

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sik2k Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have a '52 Jazz 1.4SE and a Type R-GT They are totally different cars (although you all knew that already!) and both have thier pros and cons. I've had the Jazz for a year and a half and apart from the fact that is yellow and my wife has hung a glitterball from the rearview mirror I have only two gripes with it. 1. The audio system is very basic (the SE is the mid-range model) and I was compelled to buy and iPod interface / cradle from Connects2 / Brodit as the cassette player was unbearable. The sound for a standard unit is not too bad although I'm no great expert on the subject. 2. The EGR valve failed and needed replacing (free of charge) when it was four years old. The EGR valve is part of the exhaust system (I think) and was / is prone to failure. These issues aside, I feel that the performance, comfort and practicality are excellent. It also sips petrol and I have a heavy right foot. The turning circle is excellent - far tighter than the Type R although the car is a lot slower to turn than the Civics. I am a lot less anxious about leaving the Jazz places and the 'stress-free' feeling I get is woth an awful lot to me. The Type R is significantly more comfortable and performs, well, yes - it performs. It also drinks petrol when it is (frequently) pushed. I was gutted for a few days when the drivers door got dented after two days of ownership and cannot bring myself to get it repaired as I could not face going through that feeling again. There is a lot more 'car' with the Type R and I would never swap it for a Jazz but having the luxury of two cars I really can appreciate both.