Other cars Civic -v- Jazz

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 11:38

I got my civic back today and the paintwork looks fantastic so far I need to check in different lights but so far so good, which means if I am happy it goes back again in a few weeks for the rest of the panels to be re-done the same way. I am getting a free service and new carpet mats for all the hassle this has caused me

But !! Because of all the problems I have had I have decided that after the car is completely fixed if I have one more problem I am getting rid of it. I want to stay with Honda Ruislip as the service they are giving me is fantastic which brings me to the point of this thread !!

Having driven the Jazz on many ocassions now I actually find it a really nice car to drive, I only do back street driving so for me it makes more sense to have a smaller engine, pay less insurance an tax etc. It has the magic seats which I love on the civic, the boot size is big enough for Ed and Ralph (the dogs) and their is lots of legroom. Also the kids dont feel so claustrophobic in the back of it. I was looking at a Jazz Sport today and its a great car with all the trimmings and much nicer looking at the front than the normal one and I could afford to get a new one.

Am I mad??

I know it doesnt have the looks of the Civic but after all the hassle I have come to the conclusion thats it is just a car and as long as it does what I need does it matter ?

TTDegs · 2nd June 2007, 11:52

yes you are mad

Seriously though, glad your paint is looking good again

Charles_Harding · 2nd June 2007, 11:53

Oi! T.C.

This is 'sposed to be a 'Luva Civic' site.

......and you're preaching Jazz?

Have her thrown off the site me lud!

"At my old school there were so many drugs that they don't have reunions any more, just flash backs!"

Charles H.

elfa7 · 2nd June 2007, 11:57

TC, I've driven the 1.4 auto & the Sport. I thought they were excellent. My wife would have the Jazz 1.4 auto like yesterday, if she was asked.

Hartside · 2nd June 2007, 15:34

Isn't there a new Jazz just about to come out soon?

elfa7 · 2nd June 2007, 15:38

Yes, bit of a face-lift. Did someone say the latest ones are made in China ?

Charles_Harding · 2nd June 2007, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by elfa7

Yes, bit of a face-lift. Did someone say the latest ones are made in China ?

They'll be good then!

Come to think of it, I've seen a yellow one already!

"I've promised not to die until the govenment can find a safe place to bury my liver!"

Charles H.

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 16:43

I do like my civic but today when I got back in to it, it felt heavy compared to the Jazz the visibility is poor and the gears are stiff and the radio cut out twice in the first 10 mins of having it back!!

Maybe I have been driving thre Jazz to long and will feel differently in a week or so (just in time for the next time I have a Jazz)

The Sport Jazz comes with everything I need and I have to say I am really tempted lol

Wander · 2nd June 2007, 16:47

I watched a re-run of top gear yesterday, and they actually had a review of the Jazz!

James May's mother thought it was great!
So if your a woman over 50, get the Jazz!

Charles_Harding · 2nd June 2007, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wander

I watched a re-run of top gear yesterday, and they actually had a review of the Jazz!

James May's mother thought it was great!
So if your a woman over 50, get the Jazz!

I'll have a word with Lady H. then.

By the the way the answer is NO!

Replace my Millie?

Not even run in yet!

"Just joined the AAAA. When you get drunk they'll tow you away from the
bar!"

Charles H.

czechplastik · 2nd June 2007, 17:09

Japan good, China not so (at the minute), still a developing country and not so hot at car making, though it remains to be seen if they can turn out a Jazz as solid as the Japanese versions.

Don't doubt the Jazz is a good motor, just not for me.

Brodick · 2nd June 2007, 17:41

The All new Jazz comes out in January next year
and will have similarities to the present car
but be far superior in every way

I believe UK bound cars will be made either in Japan or China
(god I sound like a Honda salesman - I must add that I am not

)

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wander

I watched a re-run of top gear yesterday, and they actually had a review of the Jazz!

James May's mother thought it was great!
So if your a woman over 50, get the Jazz!

I have seen several men and women that look over 50 driving the new Civic !!

Brodick - I wonder if all new Jazz will mean all new problems

nellz_bassettshonda · 2nd June 2007, 18:43

Totally agree . The Jazz is excellent but the Civic really looks the part. At present the uk gets the jazz's built in Japan only but that might change soon as the Jazz's built in China have been supplied to Europe ( mailny Germany ) & are just as reliable as the Jap ones !!

elisgriffiths · 2nd June 2007, 20:31

The new jazz will also have a small honda diesel, and like the new clio compared to old will be bigger... I love my Civic mind...

Stick cruise on 74mph (motorway) and I get a healthy 56mpg+ (still eating tyres mind)

allan40alt · 2nd June 2007, 20:56

Have you thought about the Civic IMA Hybrid; don't know if it's got magic rear seats though. Big savings on RFL as it's only £15 pa. Insurance should be lower as well AND 60 mpg.

Ps: and no congestion charges.

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Have you thought about the Civic IMA Hybrid; don't know if it's got magic rear seats though. Big savings on RFL as it's only £15 pa. Insurance should be lower as well AND 60 mpg.

Ps: and no congestion charges.

Is it a hatchback?

Brodick · 2nd June 2007, 22:02

I've just had a though TC
maybe Honda won't want to sell you another
car

I predict that the new jazz will be a hit and have few problems wherever it is built

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

I've just had a though TC
maybe Honda won't want to sell you another
car

I predict that the new jazz will be a hit and have few problems wherever it is built

Oh ha ha ha - idiot

Actually the very nice sales girl I have got friendly with would love to sell me a new car but the very nice parts manager I am also friendly with wants me to keep the civic

Topcat · 2nd June 2007, 23:42

I just got some insurance quotes - the Jazz is £45 cheaper than my Civic

How can that be? Its a much lower group

2nd June 2007, 11:38	#1 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Civic -v- Jazz I got my civic back today and the paintwork looks fantastic so far I need to check in different lights but so far so good, which means if I am happy it goes back again in a few weeks for the rest of the panels to be re-done the same way. I am getting a free service and new carpet mats for all the hassle this has caused me But !! Because of all the problems I have had I have decided that after the car is completely fixed if I have one more problem I am getting rid of it. I want to stay with Honda Ruislip as the service they are giving me is fantastic which brings me to the point of this thread !! Having driven the Jazz on many ocassions now I actually find it a really nice car to drive, I only do back street driving so for me it makes more sense to have a smaller engine, pay less insurance an tax etc. It has the magic seats which I love on the civic, the boot size is big enough for Ed and Ralph (the dogs) and their is lots of legroom. Also the kids dont feel so claustrophobic in the back of it. I was looking at a Jazz Sport today and its a great car with all the trimmings and much nicer looking at the front than the normal one and I could afford to get a new one. Am I mad?? I know it doesnt have the looks of the Civic but after all the hassle I have come to the conclusion thats it is just a car and as long as it does what I need does it matter ?

2nd June 2007, 18:43	#14 (permalink)
nellz_bassettshonda Bassetts Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th February 2007 Location: Bridgend , South Wales Posts: 262 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	jazz vs civic Totally agree . The Jazz is excellent but the Civic really looks the part. At present the uk gets the jazz's built in Japan only but that might change soon as the Jazz's built in China have been supplied to Europe ( mailny Germany ) & are just as reliable as the Jap ones !!

2nd June 2007, 20:56	#16 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Have you thought about the Civic IMA Hybrid; don't know if it's got magic rear seats though. Big savings on RFL as it's only £15 pa. Insurance should be lower as well AND 60 mpg. Ps: and no congestion charges. Last edited by allan40alt; 2nd June 2007 at 20:57. Reason: added Ps:

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2nd June 2007, 11:52	#2 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes you are mad Seriously though, glad your paint is looking good again

2nd June 2007, 11:53	#3 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,783 Thanks: 30 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Oi! T.C. This is 'sposed to be a 'Luva Civic' site. ......and you're preaching Jazz? Have her thrown off the site me lud! *"At my old school there were so many drugs that they don't have reunions any more, just flash backs!"* Charles H.

2nd June 2007, 11:57	#4 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TC, I've driven the 1.4 auto & the Sport. I thought they were excellent. My wife would have the Jazz 1.4 auto like yesterday, if she was asked.

2nd June 2007, 15:34	#5 (permalink)
Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Isn't there a new Jazz just about to come out soon?

2nd June 2007, 15:38	#6 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, bit of a face-lift. Did someone say the latest ones are made in China ?

2nd June 2007, 16:43	#8 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I do like my civic but today when I got back in to it, it felt heavy compared to the Jazz the visibility is poor and the gears are stiff and the radio cut out twice in the first 10 mins of having it back!! Maybe I have been driving thre Jazz to long and will feel differently in a week or so (just in time for the next time I have a Jazz) The Sport Jazz comes with everything I need and I have to say I am really tempted lol

2nd June 2007, 16:47	#9 (permalink)
Wander Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th December 2006 Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I watched a re-run of top gear yesterday, and they actually had a review of the Jazz! James May's mother thought it was great! So if your a woman over 50, get the Jazz!

2nd June 2007, 17:09	#11 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Japan good, China not so (at the minute), still a developing country and not so hot at car making, though it remains to be seen if they can turn out a Jazz as solid as the Japanese versions. Don't doubt the Jazz is a good motor, just not for me.

2nd June 2007, 17:41	#12 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The All new Jazz comes out in January next year and will have similarities to the present car but be far superior in every way I believe UK bound cars will be made either in Japan or China (god I sound like a Honda salesman - I must add that I am not )

2nd June 2007, 20:31	#15 (permalink)
elisgriffiths Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd September 2006 Location: West Wales Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The new jazz will also have a small honda diesel, and like the new clio compared to old will be bigger... I love my Civic mind... Stick cruise on 74mph (motorway) and I get a healthy 56mpg+ (still eating tyres mind)

2nd June 2007, 22:02	#18 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've just had a though TC maybe Honda won't want to sell you another car I predict that the new jazz will be a hit and have few problems wherever it is built

2nd June 2007, 23:42	#20 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I just got some insurance quotes - the Jazz is £45 cheaper than my Civic How can that be? Its a much lower group