The Honda Jazz: Do Pensioners Know Something We Don't?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@BauregardSenior87]

Drove one of these for the first time today while my Mini Is in for repair. I can say that fist of all, total lack of power. Coupled with that, total lack of sound. Lack of driver joy but it is manual so that is nice. Also like many modern cars, forward visibility on an angle such as you might use to look around a corner, is blocked by the massive pillars that enable the invisible, tiny, hidden bonnet. Try driving a Mini Cooper F56 and you'll be amazed how much smaller the pillars are, then drive a 80's ford and you'll no longer wonder why modern drivers don't seem to be able to pay attention like they used to.

[@sailormanoyster1849]

Now check out the cost of uk ins premium😮 s

[@SA-zoom1]

I was driving my Caterham the other day, you know having a blast. The strangest thing happened, some pensioner in a loud shirt, driving a Honda Jazz, made obscene hand gestures at me as he was going by in the opposite direction.

[@Gorbyrev]

How rude! Do share which Caterham you have. But they are all amazing.

[@justsayin644]

These OAP racers are nothing but a menace on our roads!

[@dobo2232]

Wait a minute

[@reinmansmith]

Not sure JayEmm will relish being classed as a pensioner just yet! Lol 😆

[@nanashi7779]

Was the Jazz a grey-blue colour by any chance?

[@Hali88]

Simples: older ladies want a car that's reliable without them ever checking or changing any parts so they want a Honda. They want some interior space to put plants from the garden centre and the occasional grandchild but also a car that's small and easy to park. They want the raised seating position for making access with dodgy/replaced hips easier. It can only be the Jazzzz.

[@raypurchase801]

I wanted to buy a Honda Jazz for my wife. I called it the Honda Jizz. She didn't know the slang. I explained and my wife said she didn't want it any more.

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@michaelhowarth-w1e]

@@raypurchase801 haha🤣

[@ImLeuff]

In the last 3-4 years Jazz went from being a grandmas car to being a youtuber favorite - everyone loves it for it's crazy cargo capabilities. Probably the roomiest and most reliable used city car you can get. Even though the prices started rising

[@ShukusatsuDirk]

Just bought myself a 2020 GR Jazz in ex trim a few weeks ago. Consumption averaging 4 liters / 100 km on mixed highway and city use, car literally drives itself, and already used the magic seats to haul stuff around. Immensely happy as a 35 year old with that car choice.

[@malthuswasright]

I can think of two reasons why it's popular with older drivers. Firstly, it's a little bit taller without being SUV-ish, and so easy to get in and out of (my other half has a Jazz and her 80-odd year old mum can get in and out easily). And second the visibility is, as you mention, ridiculously good. It's like driving a greenhouse. And it's super reliable, cheap to fix, converts to a van in seconds, built really well, has nice extras like folding mirrors, and interior space is very good. My partner is on her second Jazz (and she only got rid of the first because it wasn't ULEZ compliant), and she loves them. (And she isn't old at all.)

[@rsrmotoltd1144]

Spot on

[@johndavid2054]

Currently on my 6th Jazz. I've a CR-V and an imported Honda S660 currently. Actually owned every Honda (15) except the NSX. A Jaguar I briefly had needed a new gearbox under warranty but this too failed. Part exchanged it for a Honda. Jag looked great but issues with it ruined it. Oh, I lost thousands on it. Honda's reputation of being 'bullet proof' I endorse. One classic Honda I owned actually increased in value annually. Not a money pit at all. I admire other cars but my Hondas have been superb. If you get a chance, drive an S660. It's amazing.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

I've had three of these little TARDISes and never a breakdown. Sit on the motorway all day, park anywhere, convert into a van in seconds....

[@ciaranconlon84]

Had a blue one of this model for years and called it the TARDIS! Amazing space inside. It eventually had enough and I bought a 2011 Fit Japanese import because it's cheaper and more reliable than the ones built in Swindon with supposedly the same parts. Runs great but there is significantly less interior space, which I really miss along with the heated mirrors!

[@ronvalente65]

We have had three mk1, mk2 and a mk 3, never changed anything apart from an egr valve when we bought the first one second hand from a toyota dealers! the others i've never even had to change a bulb! is it any wonder older people rely on them! it's called having common sense.

[@ciaranconlon84]

@@ronvalente65 EGR valve seems to be a common one with the mk1 but it's the only common fault. Everything else that went wrong with mine was due to high mileage and not being able to afford regular servicing. If I could maintain it properly it would still be flying.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

@@ronvalente65 Same here, Ron. I've also had three, but not the new Mk4. I currently have an Ioniq which is great and similarly reliable, but I'm quite sure I'll have another Jazz one day. They are a bit pricey now, though.

[@karlosh9286]

I've got one , it broke down 3 times before the low pressure fuel pump was fixed. It was just over 4 years old. Honda had recalled a real lot of vehicles for fuel pump replacement . Not my one. They let me pay £1,200 fixing the useless thing. So they do breakdown, and when they do they cost an arm and a leg to fix . I'm never buying another Honda again, I will not fall for the lies . Honda need to refund me £1,200 , adjusted for inflation since last year, so lets say £1,300 now , before I'll ever consider buying one of their vehicles.

[@malcolmbrown7683]

Had a Jazz since 2007 ( 2 of them) and have had no problems with either of them. I also have a Honda S2000 and a Honda motorbike (CB 1100 EX). I have had 3 Honda motorbikes before this and 4 Honda cars, 2 Civics and two Accords. You might say that I am a Honda fan!! I am 77 in May.

[@GhostRider_237]

cool

[@Chime0]

Nobody seems to mention, that it may take some time to reach speed, but you don't have to slow down to take most of turns. Amazing handling.

[@JC-hu1wd]

Yes when you get up to 60 she purrs along like a big cat 🙀

[@DavidGilmour3]

That's the crown the original Mini used to wear back in the day.

[@timschellekens7967]

I never expected it but my 06 Jazz corners like a go-kart. So little body roll for it’s height

[@Sam-go3mb]

Amazing handling compared to similar cars*

[@TypeVertigo]

It's one of the ultimate momentum cars. Once you're up to speed and know how to maintain it, a GD Jazz can corner just as well as fast Subarus on track. It's really only the engine output that lets it down, so the incentive is there to outbrake everybody else and give your front brakes absolute death in pursuit of the fastest lap time on a time attack.

[@TheEarlofK]

As an officially older person, I think I know the attraction of the Honda Jazz. Older people tend to downsize in terms of homes and cars, they rarely need to travel very far and so are not particularly bothered about performance, but they do want a car that is reliable and cheap to service and a Honda Jazz ticks all these boxes.

[@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857]

The best compact car… ever made!

[@Joe-ko2kc]

Some might say it's the best compact car... In the WORLD.

[@Phil-q7h]

Yeah ok 😂

[@maz500]

Sub-compact (B-Segment/Supermini)

[@UKMike2009]

Hahahaha - No

[@dorbellbuster2011]

Brilliant cars. On par for sure with the K11 Nissan Micra. Another amazing little car.

[@wordy1234]

I owned a 16 year old Jazz for 3 years (purchased when I was 26!). Total cost of repairs during that time = £140 for a new exhaust. Amazing first car, so amazing in fact, I replaced it with the new one!

[@giobarbarinimusic]

My wife used to have a 2005 Honda Fit (or Jazz in europe/UK) with the 1.3 and a CVT. Not a rush in any way but handled well and NEVER gave her trouble. Good car

[@zoufmalade]

The Jazz is seriously probably one of the cars that makes the most sense. As a viewer of your channel, I'm a car enthusiast (I currently own a Civic Type R FN2 but I've got Toyotas, Peugeots, Fiats and Renaults), and I specifically bought a '18 Dynamic Honda Jazz. An '18my small car with a very decent practicality while still weighting less than 1.2t, and having a vtec, NA and revvy, 1.5, 130hp is the perfect daily car for me. Plus I think it looks very cool. And I'm not 60+yo, "only" half of that

[@hp67c]

As an American where everything is more and bigger, including the size and amount of crap I haul around, I own the Fit's much bigger brother, the Odyssey. Has negative sex appeal but is massively practical and has an excellent engine (J35Y6), n/a with VTEC (!). And yes, it can haul 4'x8' sheets of plywood (or whatever)... which 95% of TRUCKS sold in the US in the past few years CANNOT do. But I did encourage my son to buy a Jazz (Fit) as his first new car, and he did, and he is quite very happy with it still.

[@tomahawk8636]

Every month I look at cars to replace my jazz, which i bought as a stop gap.. 3 years ago.. I just can't bring myself to move on from it. I've genuinely fallen in love with the thing! Everyone takes the proverbial out of it but Its like a little inside secret of those who own one and know how good they really are

[@Rapide568]

Same here. My first Jazz died on me recently (blown head gasket). When looking for a replacement I couldn’t find a car that was as practical as my Jazz. So I bought another Jazz :D And due to the fact that I own a motorcycle, I don’t need a fast car.

[@tonybilco1317]

​@@Rapide568 same here I acquired my Honda jazz through a family member as my car was in need of repairs initially I was only lent it as a temporary measure I still have it a year or so on I bloody love it so practical great on fuel and performance not bad too,I also own a motorbike iv had many Honda civics which I also love but the jazz is in a class of it's own such a fun car I'd love a newer one as mine suffers with rust as most do but what an amazing car the room inside is so deceptive iv had allsorts in mine from fridge freezers to bags of cement only fault I can raise is the steep increase in insurance premiums

[@GhostRider_237]

but why do you look at other cars if you love Jazz? what you don’t like about it? i want new gen Jazz

[@rockstarjoe5725]

same lol

[@chrischallis301]

I have inherited my elderly mothers MK2. They love them because they are reliable, lots of kit as standard, and they love the magic seats in the back

[@SteveParish-v9z]

The unofficial “F1 Safety Car” of the highways - sent out by the government, driven by undercover pensioners to slow us down and make sure we all arrive home safely😅

[@mrcross5716]

😂

[@AndyfromSurrey]

😂

[@hensh911]

They do tend to be going 45mph regardless of the speed limit. 😅

[@boredatsea]

Obviously works, you are still here whingeing, which is better than being 6 feet under.

[@tomcanningmusic4923]

​@@hensh911especially in the middle lane of the motorway 😂

[@adrianflower3230]

Now I'm 62, I'm starting to get the Jazz Itch ! 🥳🥳 Just can't wait for the lovely "Man From The Ministry of Jazz" who's bringing my keys 😀😀😁😁

[@robparker1625]

I got mine in my fifties

[@speckledjim5150]

@@robparker1625 Same, and there's teens in Australia who drive em. Partly the JDM thing but also the practicality. Not only does ours regularly take two 29" adult mountain bikes (upright) plus all our gear, we once stopped for groceries on the way home. Four bags of that and could have taken two more. As if that wasn't enough, magnesium 15" wheels with decent Kumhos mean I can keep the momentum up in the twisties!

[@jakedickinson]

I’m a mechanic and I advised my mum to get a Honda Jazz in 2009 as I knew it wouldn’t give me any headaches. Servicing and brakes is all I’ve ever had to do to it.

[@captgutter]

I was once given a Jazz as a courtesy car while my second gen CRV VTEC company car was having a replacement front bumper - caught it on a low fence while reversing. I had a similar opinion of the Jazz but was quickly surprised with the space and quality of the little thing. Pretty nippy and fun too. I suggested one to my Daughter, being in need of a 'learner' car while taking proper lessons. She now has a purple Peugeot 107 called Petal. The Jazz was not entertained.

[@christopher9727]

..... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@antanasmelinis6769]

2nd gen CR-V is an absolutely awesome all-rounder workhorse though, have to give mine up due to ULEZ and my heart bleeds every day lol

[@Calum_RedThree]

Got one for my then ex-wife-to-be to learn to drive in, she didn't, but once she graduated to full scale ex-wife status I nearly got shot of the Jazz too but then realised that I could fit a 9'2" long surfboard inside it and ended up keeping it for several years as the shopping and everything else car, initially alongside an Integrale then an S2000 followed by a Morgan Three Wheeler. It got hammered everywhere, brought 3/4 of a ton of gravel home from a builder's merchant once and even really annoyed a surprising number of drivers of ostensibly much faster cars by overtaking them on fun roads. One of the best, dullest cars ever. A Type R would indeed be epic and very tempting.😄

[@abarratt8869]

"Best, dullest" is a great description. And a Type R would be a hoot, especially if they left the styling exactly as is (Ok, maybe that'd be an option rather than default). Could be a good Q car. The current model is a petrol hybrid. If the motor and engine were unleashed to the max at the same time, it'd top 200bhp. In a Jazz. Briefly!

[@karambiatos]

it's not how fast your car is, it's how little you'll care if you smash a bit of it.

[@peterduxbury927]

Just put a Turbo on it.

[@michaelbiggins7533]

with all this comment the price of Jazz will rise? I loved my Cooper S ,for similar thoughts (except performance) sold It in 77 for 1200 dollars, now they ask around 60,000 huge regret to this day!

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

most underratred car in europe btw the previous gen had one of the best moose test results, handles much better than people think

[@bordersw1239]

Great fun looking on Autotrader. Put in max 30k miles. The number that come up as one owner , full service history 12-15 years old is outstanding.Yes I’m a sad person.

[@paininthepatoot]

I have know a few people who have had the FIT and they loved it. Co-worker who is 6' 4" says its one of the few cars he can get into with ease.

[@andrewstones2921]

When the Honda Jazz was released I was living in Thailand, which was I believe the biggest market for the Jazz. It took the market by storm at the same time as car finance had become commonplace, it literally drove a whole generation away from pick ups onto hatchbacks. It was especially a hit with young drivers, it was marketed firmly at young drivers with a bewildering array of accessories to match. Odd how it’s so different in UK

[@TUTORIALBASICJAH]

Same here in Malaysia,quite surprise when he say old people drive jazz

[@10wanderer]

I owned one in Thailand , brilliant cars

[@brianwillis9673]

It's no secret. The Jazz is spacious, refined, economical, comfortable, reliable and well equipped. It isn't flashy, it isn't good looking and it isnt going to attract the attentions of plod.

[@tonyhilliarduk]

Hey JM. As a 45 year old my mother drove a CRX. As a 50 year old she drove a Prelude VTec. As a 55 year old she drove an Integra Type R. She’s now 74 and on her third Jazz!!

[@joereynolds3659]

My first car was a 2002 Honda Jazz, in a minty green colour. Purchased from my best mates grandad and nicknamed 'Jazzy Jeff'. Jeff is now driven by my mother and and passed his MOT no problem last week. It is an EPIC car.

[@MrGaryRoberton]

It's like a 60 year old pub customer, unassuming, unobtrusive 3 pints & home. Attention getters are great when you're 25 not required when you're 65

[@TheSecurdisc]

Does it get you from A to B in comfort within the constraints of the speed limits. Is it comfortable. Is it reliable. Is it attractive inside. Has it reasonable fuel consumption. Answer 'Yes'. And you can pick them up at a reasonable price second hand. There are 4 in my family and we all have one.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Although an actual pensioner, I purchased my Jazz in 2004 Manual ( I was 51). I loved the car. It was the 1.5 VTEC. Put bigger low profile Michelins on it. I lived at the base of a super fun very twisty mountain road. 10km of up and down switcbacks. The Jazz was the only car I ever owned, that could go up the mountain faster than I could drive it. That includes my 1993 Nissan Pulsar SSS N14 ( Bathurst model special). As fast as I could drive it , it still had a lot more to go. Note: This road was my practice road for my motorcycle road racing for a very long time before I bought the Jazz. The interior carrying capacity is incredible. Fits a decent surfboard easily. Drove from Townsville ( North Queensland, Australia) to Melbourne ( I am guessing you know where that is unless you are a geographically challenged US citizen) and back. A 7000km holiday where I never felt the need for a bigger motor and the trip cost bugger all! So miss it.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

Hmm. Your story seems somewhat suspicious. You put "widies" on a hatchback and in your fifth decade you travelled from Queensland to Melbourne, which is like sailing against the trade winds. I do believe that you were a motorcycle racer as you have given the Jazz's cargo carrying capabilities such high praise. You also lend some credibility to your story by sharing your source of income and your propensity for frugal fuel usage. But I'm still not convinced. Only one thing can convince me that you're telling the truth. In Queenslander speak: what does "XXXX" spell?

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 Actually the tyres were legal width increase. Not megawide. It also was as harsh as crap on our roads. I travelled from Tow to Mel and return for a holiday. The car I bought after the Jazz was a Series 90 Prado and the Jazz could fit the same number or MTB's in the back as the prado ( with the front wheel removed). PS I don't , and never have drunk beer, of any sort. It tastes like soaked cigarette butts ( I don't smoke either). I now have a Subaru Outback and the Jazz had way more room in the back, and the Subie is a half meter longer car. My source of income is something you have no need to know.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@gregjetnikoff7124 No, I don't need to know your income. I was just having a good old fashioned Victorian laugh at a Queenslander's expense. I don't know what your roads are like. Where I live in Central Victoria, our roads aren't pretty. The only time that I've been to Queensland, I flew into Brisbane airport, caught a train to Fortitude Valley and quite literally walked everywhere else for the next four days or took the City Cat. I don't think we even caught a cab, from memory. I've no idea what your roads are like. I've got to say, I've never been a fan of 4WD's/All wheel drives because of the typical lack of cargo area. There's a lot to be said for a well designed front engine front drive vehicle. There's a local photographer where I live that carts half a studio around in a Jazz. My favourite of all time was a late model Camira wagon that I had, years ago. I could fit half of our band's equipment in that thing and it still went like a rocket and got 7L/100 which was pretty good back in the day. SUV's are really that practical, IMO, and 4wd's are compromising if you're not using them the way that God intended. That said though, the missus wants a Jimny. She'll get one. That leaves me the choice of a big Mazda ute or a small Kawasaki bike to take.

[@kyronrc]

I have a soft spot for these. Mom had it when I was about to take my license, so I would take it for a spin often, the VTEC was a delight of an engine!

[@rene.duranona]

It’s so weird how some cars work better in different markets. When I was living in Indonesia, the Honda Jazz was the hothatch to buy if you were a young person. Specially the 1.5L vtec engine or something along those lines. But mind you they did come with a lot better body kits from the factory that just made them look so much better. And if you really had money to spend, you could import the Japanese version, a Honda Fit.

[@snbala]

As a Honda fan, these are ideal to run around in, they just do the job really well. The rear seats folding up and the rear flat load bay were the highlight to many people who bought them along with typical Honda reliability and they are not pricy to buy and run either. These are great and they do insane mileages that a Fiesta and Clio can only dream off. They aren’t a back road blaster but to daily, they are great. I think they look decent especially in sport guise. Just watch out for the rust and the bearings go in the gearbox at high mileages. They sell really well even today and admired by many people.

[@Isaki138]

The Yaris/Viz P1 has folding up seats and variable timing as well. Both fantastic cars.

[@ashleynaylor9531]

Loving the Jazz, great little car.

[@polotenchik23]

I had Jazz with 1.3, CVT in Russia for a couple of years, and YES I was about 23 yr old. Great car, enormous saloon, reliable. Had so much fun drifting it in snowy winters, very friendly and easy to drive.

[@marvin2678]

slow tho hahaha thats teh only bad thing

[@michelleshaw337]

The Jazz is basically what the Civic used to be - a practical, capable little car. It's unfortunate that "sport" is little more than a trim level. I had a 4th gen Civic years ago - loved it, but it was fundamentally a roller skate with an engine - but bags of fun to drive because it had absolutely no real limits on the road. The Jazz fits into that space today.

[@cryptidhunter9901]

These cars are very popular in some developing nations, because they are cheap to buy, run, maintain, have huge amounts of space (for a small car) and are reliable in harsh conditions. That is a testament to Honda and this Jazz (Fit).

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

A performance version from Honda would have been somthing special indeed. The internet has shown the K24 from the Accord Euro fits in the Fits. The problem here in Straya is, word has got out that the chassis comes alive when pushed hard, somthing Berral would never realise, and they go OK with The L15 "big block" quite lively from around 6,000 to 6,700 RPM. So problem is, the prices have gone silly.

[@nightmare97200]

Just reminds me of top gears old episode with their mums test driving this

[@TheOmniscientOne]

Over 6 years ago my daughter had a Jazz Sport as her first car. After she finished university, it was passed on to my son who is currently using it while he is at university. It has been totally reliable. With age comes wisdom, many oldsters don't want to be stranded by the roadside when their crappy Polo/Clio/Corsa breaks down. That's why they like a Jazz.

[@OldSonyMan]

I sought out and purchased a Honda Jazz mark '0' (also known as the Honda Logo) and it was a brilliant car, fantastic build quality, superb interior, never let me down and when it was time to replace it i sold it to my dad and he loved it as well ! (Mine was "Supersonic Blue" !) And ohh, it came top in the JD power index for its sales year (yes better to own than any other car that year !) Only fault was the A/C had stopped working and I was too tight to spend money on it !

[@robertmoss9310]

My Mrs has an 08 jazz sport with the CVT. She learned to drive in it and uses it for a sizable commute. It's been bullet proof, it's disgustingly practical and isn't too bad to drive. It's a great little car

[@jbravery4675]

I’d love a jazz. I’m 34 and have another car that people say is for pensioners… a fiat panda, I absolutely love it!

[@chrissmith2114]

The Jazz is the most versatile car ever, you can fold down the rear seats to make a flat bed, fold up the raer seats cinema seat style to get very awkward loads, and the rear doors open 90 degrees.... Very good on fuel, my wife's 1.4 petrol gets high 50's low 60's mpg on a run.... knocking about town about 45mpg... The semi SUV height makes it super easy to get in and out... Bulletproof engine and general mechanical bits also bulletproof. The gearbox is super slick, clutch ultra-light and all round visibility is amazing. Did I mention the go-kart like handling. The Jazz sport Just has better alloys and body kit, the engine is the same. The Honda Fit outside Europe has 1.5 VTEC, much better power but worse MPG.

[@mallardc6049]

we have an 07 CVT for my daughter and its an epic little car - plenty of go manual mode on steering wheel with up and down flaps!! - great for hills, reliability 100%...engine is probably the smoothest 4 pot i have ever driven and ive had 40+ cars over the years... its unbelievable singer sowing machine smooth. Tip trips are a breeze, its comfy, firm ride has improved since we switched out onto new Conti tyres and it handles and goes surprisingly well for what it is.... its almost too good for its intended use... shopping trolley does it an injustice tbh - great car

[@INTOTH3LIGHT]

It's so funny the difference in reputation. In canada these are the most highly regarded subcompact for practically and relitive sportyness. We do get the bigger engine though

[@rupertorgan7749]

Back in 2011 my wife bought a 2009 MY 2nd gen Jazz on my recommendation as a serial Italian car owner, as she just needed a car to get to and from work. It came to us with 12k miles on the clock and now has 128k miles. In this time, it's acted not just as a commuting/shopping car, it's taken us on holidays with our two dogs in the back and brought us 1300 miles to our new home in Finland with afm two dogs and two cats. It's just an utterly versatile and reliable car, just requiring regular servicing and even starts when it's -35C.

[@alphaomega5721]

I own one of these. 07 plate, 170000mi, FSH, runs like a dream. Maintain it myself. Paid 850quid for it. Body tatty, only MOT advisory is tatty rear silencer. Love her!

[@Dmxravin]

I bought LSD once from a guy who was young and very stylishly dressed. He drove a Honda jazz.

[@taotoo2]

Makes sense, plenty of room to transport a limited slip differential in the back of a jazz.

[@callumboothroyd3766]

​@@taotoo2Average car guy response, I love it

[@mk.h]

S2000 was my only car for about 10 years then I decided to retire it as my weekender only. I set my eyes on none other than Jazz GE generation (not GD) as my get around daily car. It is in my opinion this is one of the best looking little cars and I had to have it and no other candidates considered. Yes, it understeers but its steering speed is faster than my Odyssey and (correct me if i am wrong) same as my s2000. I guess with such as short wheel base, Honda thinks its harmless to put a fast one in. Here in Aus, I know there is a fb group with lots of people modifying Jazz to make it aggressive looking. And that magic seat, ohhhh sooo good. I love the practicality. 🙌 It is not just the rear is short. The nose is also short making parking easy. It is ranked as the most reliable car somewhere (UK? US? can't remember). Love this one so much.

[@charlesedwards4160]

I have a brand spanking new company car but I still have my trusty 2007 Honda Jazz too and my jazz gives me much much more pleasure than the 50K new car.

[@OnlyADownstat]

we have had Jazz's for the last decade (and we are not in our 60's yet.) Great town car , decent on motorways. bags of room inside (comfortable in the back even if you are 6' and a bit)... Very comfortable to drive... once did 400 miles on french motorway and stepped out feeling as fresh as when I got in.. Very very reliable.. every one we have had has sailed thru is MOT (manual and automatic) Once you have had one, its very hard finding something that beats a JAzz

[@TypeVertigo]

Been waiting for this review to come out. I've had my GD1 Jazz 1.3 for 17 of its total 19 years, and with the manual gearbox it's an excellent starter track/time attack car. Very light on consumables and has decent handling on track, even in stock form. The brakes do feel over-servoed on the street, making heel-and-toe tough without overdoing the brake, but on track heel-and-toe is much easier. The front seats are the weak point of the car though, with squabs that are simply too short for long drives. I fitted mine with Recaro SRD seats and a 350 mm Momo Fighter steering wheel, and that basically fixed every ergonomic quibble I had with the car, turning it into a much better long-drive proposition. More importantly, parts for these are still pretty plentiful. Very tight engine bay aside, they are very simple cars, so fixing them up isn't hard or expensive.

[@davidrumming4734]

I’m the owner of a mk3 2016-2020 Jazz….so I can give a bit of a comparison. What Honda did in those intervening years is go for the space & size route rather than compete with say a fiesta. The MK3 is considerably bigger. Generous rear legroom front & back. Very decent load space complete with magic seating, flat floor. Can seat 5 adults properly. High roofline to the very back of the car & doors (front & back) open to right angles means getting in & out is as easy as it gets. You may want to think of this as a shrunken Honda HRV-modern version….they even share the same platform. Very reliable. Usually in the top 10 most reliable cars…that said I had 5 minor teething problems from new…now all sorted. Abroad. Known as the Honda Fit….remember this when looking up advice on the internet. Petrol. Fully certified from the factory as unleaded E5/E10/E10+ (does this means US E15?). Not had any issues or any drop in power or economy when moving from E5 to E10 in UK Economy. There’s no turbo or hybrid 2016-19, but they do have engine start/stop. The CVT is very slightly more economical due to very low friction running and higher final ratio or belt position. Living in hilly Wiltshire I get typically just over 50mpg average. In summer this can hit 53-54mpg average, while in winter it’s typically high 40s average (47-49). Fuel tank at the front, 42 litres I think…slightly smaller than a corsa/fiesta/polo…..in summer you overcome this with slightly better economy…but in winter that advantage largely disappears. I would prefer a 45 litre tank. From forums it seems the MK3 1.3 CVT VETEC will get almost 60mpg average if you live somewhere without any hills. Btw I understand the latest Toyota Yaris (hybrid as standard now) has a tiny fuel tank because the battery does a lot of the work. Engines. MK3 has a choice of 1.3 or 1.5, both VETEC….i have the less powerful 1.3 which still revs to 8,000 rpm Under normal driving the 1.3 feels a bit underpowered, but it wakes up and feels much more acceptable and responsive over 2,000rpm. Transmission In the US you got the torque converter option on the Honda Fit. In UK/EU it’s 5spd manual or CVT with a persuado torque converter + hill Assist. I have the CVT but have driven the identical car with the 5spd manual….and the manual or stick is rubbish. The clutch is unforgiving…it won’t move an inch without using the gas pedal. The gears were hard to engage. If you have a 2018 Honda Civic (which I also drove), that has a lovely manual gearbox….the manual MK3 Jazz is nowhere near as pleasant….hence, CVT automatic. Also for me, I had previously owned a VW with automated DSG….and I didn’t want another one of those…or a Ford PowerShift. …the CVT is very relaxed and everything is mapped for economy in normal driving. But it still has decent enough power if you use Sport mode…this part is critical. Note, this CVT doesn’t send the revs all over the place-it’s very contained in 99% of situations. It’s also very good in snow…again, way better than VW DSG….another reason I didn’t have another VW DSG. In the Honda I know I can get home in modest covering of snow inc up & down hills. The MK3 is also fitted with very strong(?) traction control….so virtually impossible to wheel spin. The pretend torque converter holds the car during hill starts and it has Hill Assist too…I don’t think the manual does. The CVT also has paddles on the steering wheel to change up & down the *pretend* 7 gears. It does work….and it has a neat party trick….you can use it as a poor man’s hill decent mode….just keep your foot over that brake pedal the whole time! Visibility As with other cars & Hondas progress over time with this model, the MK3 onward is bigger and the shape is more complex especially at the back…the widest part. Rear visibility isn’t great because of this. You need the front (still can’t see the bonnet/hood) & rear parking sensors as a minimum…and personally I wouldn’t buy a MK3/4 without the backup camera…this unit is very good. HD and with 3 modes, normal, wide angle, top down….the wide angle is excellent for looking a very long way up & down the road or car park. On the MK3 the computer overlays where it thinks you are going over top the video view….and these lines move & change colour depending on if the computer thinks you are about right or about to hit something. Steering. Average. This is not a small European hatchback…..once you understand that, it makes sense. It’s a bit bigger and lacks the typical European feel. There’s a bit more wheel turning to be done and the turning circle isn’t great. You won’t be able to zip between tightly parked cars like a fiesta….you need more steering and go slower and remember the back will not exactly follow the front. As I said at the start, think of it as a shrunken HR-V. Ride. Bumpy. Not a good point. My one has the 16in wheels with diamond cut alloys. The manual loan car had 15in regular alloys and that was ever so slightly more comfortable-but still far from great. Build quality/finish. There’s plenty of hard plastics inside inc 2 exposed screw heads. Outside the paint is very delicate. Dark metallic colours will show every stone chip and mark. You will need one of those spotting in pens. The white option might be the smart one to get in this respect. Windscreen wiper blades clear well enough but they suffer minor damage easily. Manual air con v digital climate control. Lesser models have twisty dials for manual air con. Top of the range models have digital climate control…via a hidden til lit secondary touch screen….this is the one I have. Looks good but difficult to operate while driving. No feedback or “buttons”….all its controls are hidden unless the engine or ignition is switched on…even the on/off. Neither offering is dual zone. Bits & pieces. Heated side mirrors activate either by switch or automatic based on temperature. Some inc mine have city stop-automatic emergency stop 5-30mph….note doesn’t function when at parking speeds. Collision avoidance warning above 30mph but doesn’t apply the brakes. Lane departure warning (but not assist). Basic cruise control. Manual and intelligent speed limiters (intelligent mode relies on speed signs, no internet map as a backup so not ideal). Auto headlights (LED0 + auto high beam….generally works well…but auto beam stops working if you manually flash your headlights. …and computer always has control over lights…if you switch headlights to off when parked (spring loaded pos), the computer turns them back on when you pull away or select reverse….love this. But…fog lights front & back are manual. Electric folding mirrors. Interior lights directly connected to battery….do not leave them on. Why this is done like this I have no idea. 2 USB-A / 3 12V outlets / 1 HDMI Bluetooth linking for iPhone but full integration for Android. AM/FM/DAB+ radio. USB memory stick for music playback….steering wheel controls. Steering wheel controls for most used audio functionality + for making phone calls…incorporates a primitive voice recognition system allowing control of dialling contacts and control of music selection if that music is on your phone/online. Discrete single CD slot….it hasn’t got one…o yes it does 😂 Auto clock setting doesn’t work….only ever had 1 car where this worked (a Vauxhall). 3 “trip” computers, 2 for the user and 1 fixed from the factory-can’t be adjusted in anyway. Each computer measures average economy based on the number of miles covered since that computer was reset…you can keep one for recent past and one for long term and compare….the computers also store info such as average speed. The last 3 journeys for mpg are also held in a cache and are viewable via the infotainment screen. Minor update start of 2019…this maybe the one that went from plain DAB to DAB+ for radio in uk…not sure, but my 2019 one definitely has the newer standard. Some minor changes to headlamp units as well…be careful here as I have been told these are sealed units and you can’t simply replace a damaged plastic lens anymore-you need an entire new unit…£500? The USB music playback can occasionally go wrong, requiring a full reset of the infotainment unit. Done this 3 times since 2019. The same infotainment unit can occasionally go into anti-theft mode…if the car is only a few years old, most likely you’ve found the Honda software bug….but no problem, very easy to fix - just follow the on screen installation. If the car is older, it could be dry connections etc or a failing component of the unit….a lot more costly. I have encountered the Honda software bug twice since 2019 Top of the range models had keyless entry and push button start. The key fob on these also do traditional remote central locking, and there’s a hidden key inside the fob if the battery is flat. The keyless range is deliberately kept short…very short, just round the car and no more. The key is synced with the dashboard and the dashboard warns when the key fob is getting low on battery….i think there’s 3 stages but tbh the fob battery will still last many months when that first warning appears. If the fob is flat, you can start the car by touching the fob to the engine start button. It’s a useful car, which you take for granted. Buying more things than you thought or something oversized along with your shopping…doesn’t matter…it will all fit. Need to put a wheelchair or bike in the back?…carry right on. Fuel efficiency a concern?…got that covered. Need to fit into that tiny parking space…probably won’t fit in there. 3 point turn in the road…make that a 4 point turn. Do not buy…. A MK2 fitted with i-Shift automated manual. Like the VW DSG but worse…and I don’t think they had hill assist so would roll backwards on hill starts.

[@christopher9727]

..... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@the_tube]

My youngest has got an ex pensioner ‘17 plate with 10k miles. Replaced the cracked tyres and a service and it’s great. Touchscreen with streaming media, AC and parking sensors, it has all the tech you need. There’s a pleasure in being able to ‘extend’ a car without breaking the speed limits.

[@giobarbarinimusic]

Coming back to watch this again (not usual to see a channel like yours review a car that is familiar to me) and as boring as it could sound, I'd love to see a review on a Renault Mégane 2 (hatchback with the 1.5 turbodiesel). I've moved with my wife to Europe 2 years ago and it's our first car here, and we couldn't really get a cheap and comfortable first pick any better. Apologies for my english, it's my 3rd language

[@satansbae6667]

I've had a jazz since I was 24 I'm now 41 and on Jazz number 6 - they're fab cars huge inside small outside! Super reliable too - in fact currently have 2 a 2003 and a 2010

[@LezDentz]

When my car finally died I needed a cheap car in a hurry, so I went to a local dealer and bought a 16 year old Jazz for a thousand quid. I had it 3 years and did a 60 mile round trip every day before it finally gave up. It was a 2003 model and was badged as a Honda Fit so it was probably an overseas import but it exactly the same as a regular Jazz and was a brilliant car

[@dogblessamerica]

It's the only small car which you can fit an infirm Great Dane into the back.

[@jondonnelly3]

poor doggo

[@volt8684]

Berlingo proper dog carrier

[@mikerichards9196]

I'm surprised honda didn't think of that as a sales and marketing ploy! 😅

[@dogblessamerica]

@@mikerichards9196 Yeah you can imagine the marketing photo with the hound's baleful face poking out of the rear passenger window

[@hollybirge4087]

In North America it’s a young person’s car. Bought by a lot of recent university grads. Miss those cars. You could fit your entire dorm room in one.

[@djdrwatson]

I have an exact model Honda Jazz on a 56 plate too (2006) with about 112,000 miles on the clock. 7:00 Old car but it still looks good today. It's got a bit of style but isn't over the top. It doesn't look too dated. The fold up or fold down magic seats are incredible! It turns the car into a van and it can carry a huge amount in the back. It's very practical which it why it's loved by so many people. A couple of things to watch out for: 1. This exact model of Jazz takes 8 (eight) spark plugs. They're a bit hard to access. 2. Check around the hinges of the boot tailgate. The seal around them in this area can break causing water to dribble down and enter the boot. It's a known fault. The fix is lots of sealant. 3. Some Jazzes have noisy gearboxes caused by some bearings wearing out in the gearbox. The clutch biting point in mine is a little high but I haven't had any such noisy gearbox problems yet (touch wood). 3. As mentioned rust is a problem. Mine has rusty wheel arches which I do need to get repaired soon before they get too bad. The Honda Jazz is a very reliable, practical car. It's a real workhorse which is why so many Jazzes have dents and battle scars but they keep going. If mine packed up I do think I'd get another one.

[@harveywhite3001]

What colour is yours?

[@djdrwatson]

@@harveywhite3001 Blue

[@JC-hu1wd]

I agree with your review. I've had mine 5 months and despite being solid no rust and reliable water leaks are a real problem. Water entering the floorpans via the door cards and lower door seals has been my main issue. It's rained almost every day since I bought it. Solved the boot issue, it was the bumper vents on mine pooling on the lip where the jack was stowed.

[@djdrwatson]

@@JC-hu1wd I do need to get another jack. Water got into the bottom of the boot and rusted out part of the jack. The Honda Jazz is such a reliable and practical car its features and plus points makes you forgive its minor faults (all of which are known about, so you have to keep an eye out for them). Passengers have mentioned how roomy it is in the back for a small car.

[@djdrwatson]

@@harveywhite3001 Blue.

[@jeremymead8546]

So we bought a 2015 Honda Fit 1330cc CVT for my wifes daily commute car. Since she also provides respite care and looks after a wheel chair bound person once or twice a month the opening dimensions of the hatch were important. The Fit had the largest opening hatch we could readily find among small cars here in NZ. Car has turned out to be pleasant and economical to drive. Clearly though you missed the main reason it is popular with oldies, it is easy to get in and out of. You dont have to fold down into it and likewise you dont need a ladder and an assistant to unfold and climb up out if it.

[@terrymason8628]

Jay, you were in a Mk1 with the DSi engine, the Mk2s had VTEC and like all VTEC could rev like crazy and the '1.4' was almost 100 bhp, and could surprise people at traffic lights - although not for long. I fitted Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons to my Mk2, and when the snows came here in the Scottish Borders my little Jazz on 4 Seasons could go places where 4x4's on standard summer tyres were all over the place - a light FWD car on 4 Seasons being the perfect vehicle to keep moving once the snow comes.

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

Hi James, James here (Jeep Grand Cherokee). I borrowed a Honda Jazz for a couple of weeks in around 2008 or so (was in a bind, needed a car) it was literally inferred from some old people. Anyway, like most Honda's it was fantastic - very practical. Alas the ergonomics of the wasn't the best for my 6'2" frame but still I'd rate it as the best small car I've used!

[@AntoniusTyas]

My friend owns this generation of Honda Jazz. It was a 2006 facelifted car, with the dual-spark 1.5-litre instead of the VTEC 1.5 which was also available here in Indonesia. His family bought it back in 2014 as a replacement for his Daihatsu Rocky. Has been a faithful companion from our days at university up to this day, and shockingly spacious. He was not a big guy (160cm, mind) but me and all my other friends are... enormous. At least 175cm and 90kg. Yet 4 of us fits perfectly in the Jazz. Testament as to how flexible and how spacious this Japanese TARDIS is. I myself actually liked the Jazz, but my family was never rich enough to buy one. I think one day if our housing business became a success I'm going to be looking for second-generation 2009-2016 Honda Jazz for my first car.

[@ofjeworstlust69]

Haha, 175 cm "enormous".

[@Kylirr]

175cm is not enormous hahaha

[@nigelamritch6712]

For indonesians, 175cm is actually pretty tall. Most men in Indonesia average 170cm or even shorter. 90kg is universally enormous.

[@ofjeworstlust69]

@@nigelamritch6712 I know I just find it funny somehow sorry

[@panjialfian22]

​@@ofjeworstlust69maybe because it's shorter than europeans. So it's quite funny 😊

[@k3ntris]

I had a 1.2L '05 Jazz as my first car when I passed. Wasn't the fatest thing around but once lowered it handled like a go kart. The boot capacity was a god send during my uni days cos I could move all my stuff in one trip. Also not forgetting the fuel economy was great, I got 52mpg in mine. Back then when fuel was much more cheaper, a trip from Manchester to London was £15!

[@edmundisanski982]

I was lucky enough to travel to Tokyo for work a couple times and my recollection of seeing a Jazz in downtown Tokyo was seeing it driven by what you might call 'young urban professionals'. I saw a couple that were very nicely customised too. They were dropped a bit and had tasty alloys and such. Clearly these were practical yet cool cars for young folk with a bit of cash. To be a Tokyo resident and driving rather than using the excellent public transport system probably marks you out as such. So for the prospective young British person I suggest that they buy a Jazz for the reasons you suggest and then making it their own with some upgrades. As I have never seen a Jazz here that is anything other than totally stock such a car would not only be a very sensible choice but potentially a rather cool and unusual one too.

[@JeffKamikiJurai]

I (when I was a 20 something) had a Jazz for a while. It's the most comfortable and easy to drive car I ever had.

[@jaroroytapel]

I think my toyota yaris XP90 is way more pensionery than the Jazz. I basically only see grandmas driving them around here. I reckon it's the height of the car, it makes it easy getting in and out, you know.

[@dontknowwhy186]

I like what you did there

[@pjrebordao]

On top of all that... Brilliant gear change feel.

[@francis2811]

I've owned that same car for 19 years! Spacious, easy to drive, reliable, with nominal running/repair costs. On one long journey, the Trip Computer told me the fuel consumption was 73mpg, which I was able to verify. I'm not quite an OAP yet, but will certainly stick with the brand. Although not V-TEC, it does require 8 Iridium spark plugs every 90,000 miles.

[@JC-hu1wd]

I'm going to change my plugs and gearbox oil. She's the same model and colour as this one 117k miles had her 5 months. No rust but water 💦 leaks are an issue.

[@AquaValet2009]

I remember nearly 20 years ago visiting elderly relatives, and they had not long previously bought a Honda Jazz. They sung its praises, and the key words they repeated were "economical, reliable, practical". Other similar cars also offered economy and practicality, such as the Vauxhall Meriva and Renault Modus; i.e. the supermini class with a high roofline for those with lesser mobility in their twilight years to more easily get into and out of, but Honda had the relaibility that these others did not, which perhaps explains why the Jazz is still made and the Meriva and Modus are not.

[@markomicovic5308]

Car journalists try the newest, fastest, most expensive cars. In the process they forget that 90% of drivers don't care about 0-60 or how a car handles a corner at 70mph. Drivers are interested in what they get for their money. With the Honda Jazz, they get a "cheap" car that can last a very long time, is easy to drive and has more room than much more expensive cars. There is not a person who has owned a JAZZ and will say that it is a bad car, regardless of age.

[@quercusrobur5045]

Bought one for my 21 year old son. Awesome car. Fits four of them in with all their caving and camping kit. Amazingly clever boot/seat folding and storage. It's certainly on the list for my own post-Volvo era.

[@wilfamos7314]

Had my Jazz for 4 yrs now, 50k fault free and not lost one single penny in depreciation! Never boken down and with 134k miles on the clock advisorie free mot last month. Yep, brilliant little cars.

[@Cardifftoyboy1]

Our friend who is 84 has one. It is like a car paint colour chart. The skill with which she has added all these colours without a single dent amazes everyone.

[@Phone-lx3eq]

Bought one for £600 mid 2023, £600!! No service history. But needed a car for new job, I’m still young so money was tight. Had a good look the car and based off green flags, bought it! It is now 03/2024 and I’ve put 9000 miles on it and I’ve only changed brake pads and tyres(I’ll do my service soon) but the car still runs like a dream . Currently on 113k, does about 40-45 mpg on motorways 28-35 in the city . If you really thrash it lowest it will go to is 21mpg. With 5 doors it’s treated my friends well as they’ve said it’s surprisingly comfy in the back. Also if treated well it can be a motorway bully, might take a while to get up to speed. But I’ve given Audis BMWs golfs a run for their money The car is quite agile and can manoeuvre like a mouse. Great car for a young person to get used to. Driving a slow car fast feels superior to driving a fast car. So much emotion in the little L13a ! If you have any questions about ownership feel free to ask

[@speckledjim5150]

I'm in Australia with the same L13A Jazz. This video finally answered the question I had about the "1.4" they marketed the UK models as. I suppose it's almost reasonable, given it's more than 1300cc, but not by much! Examples, a 250cc bike will actually be 245-249cc. A 1.6 litre engine is often 1595cc. The Jazz is 1366cc or whatever. It's a cracking little motor, but you really need two plug tools -- the one in the tool kit is okay for the front plugs, but you need a T-handle tool for the rears. It should have a swivel joint to get the angles you need. I changed all plugs and coil packs soon after buying our 2005 GD.

[@xili0966]

i got one as a young person as my first car. awesome machine. sold it to a girl for her first car.

[@howardsellick8307]

In Zimbabwe, Honda Fits are the vehicle of choice for the illegal taxi drivers. They regularly carry 10 or 11 people and as for their off road abilities !! My sister in the UK is on her second Jazz and loves it!

[@TheDnBVibezZone]

i own a 07 SE honda jazz and the thing is bullet proof, cheap to maintain and the only car i have since i passed my test 5 years ago

[@charlesmoss8119]

The best car honda have ever built in mk1 guise. Tyre roar is a problem but try Michelin Cross Climate and the peace is amazing. The seat mechanism and space inside is incredible!

[@advisorsandy2068]

I'm an old bloke and I love jazzing along in my jazz.OOH ARRR.

[@neil1997]

In the far east these - especially the 1.5 - are seen as a "yoof" / yobbish boy racer mobiles. I had one when i was doing a house up. Single most practical car i ever had... Took a fridge, dishwasher, bathroom and kitchen to the tip (not at the same time) and did 800 mile return trips to Scotland at 55mpg+

[@hp67c]

History repeats itself (regarding the boy racers). This is like the old cheap minimalistic Civics of 30 years ago.

[@nicholasgenethliou6281]

Absolutely love ours. 300000km without a single issue, everything just fits inside and yes it is fun round the corners.

[@hamster639]

I work at a honda dealer and it's so funny watching the old people making a B line for the jazz line up on our pitch. They usually wonder between us and Toyota next door.

[@andysatrioajie7886]

7:42 ah no wonder, when i think jazz i know in my region it always cme with 1.5 Liter engine imagine my surprise whenever people talk about jazz in europe and us i always encounter "this thing not fast" so it 1.4Lor 1.3L no wonder.

[@AlexTenThousand]

Of course it's cool - once a car gets featured in Gran Turismo, it's automatically cool.

[@waynesmith2287]

I have a 2006 JDM model with DSI in New Zealand. It has a party trick in that it goes like a rocket between 80kph to 120kph. Push the pedal to the floor and hold it and you are gone. No mention of DSI and what it is and why it is useful. Yes I am a pensioner (just) and my last few cars in order were Supra, Integra, Impressa, Celica. I know what go is!

[@SuperMozzman]

I live in New Milton, Hampshire - oldest population in the UK , and yes, these are literally everywhere.

[@K777John]

My older sister is on her 4th Jazz-she is 77 and loves them-being a youngster of only 75 I have a Skoda Yeti and have just bought myself a VW Polo-but a Blue GT which I recall Jay was rather taken with…. £20 a year excise duty and 50+ to the gallon appeals to me-it doesn’t hurt that it will do 0-60 in 7.8 seconds and 138mph either…….

[@peter7582]

I think Honda's relationship with triumph and rover is what lead the older generation to love Hondas. Thats why honda wanted to scare them away with the Spaceship shaped mk8 civic

[@alvinhang8721]

I'm sad Honda stopped selling these in the States. It's called the Honda Fit here. They are affordable dependable vehicles.

[@ChuckFickens1972]

I sourced a 2011 gen2 one with the CVT (you’re welcome to try it) for my late 80s year old mother a few years ago as she could no longer drive a manual due to knee replacement! It’s definitely an “appliance car” but as an “appliance car” it’s bloody brilliant. Even with the CVT it’s not terrible to drive (just weird) and for my mother’s use case perfect, as you mentioned, the packaging and usefulness of it is unrivalled, it’s like a Tardis! And there are so many little clever touches. When looking I researched common Honda Jazz problems and the overall result was… None (other than watch out for 4 out of the 8 spark plugs will often have never been changed as they are a pain to get to…. Yes it has 8 spark plugs on a 4 cylinder!!)

[@JeeGee114]

From 2009 onwards the Jazz had an iVtec in Europe. With four spark plugs. I own a 2013 uk built 1.4 Elegance model. Before that a 2005 iDSI 1.2 with 8 spark plugs.

[@tehwabbbit]

It's honestly a great car. We have a MK2 as a 2nd and it's amazing. Never broken in any way in the decade of ownership, rarely serviced and is a TARDIS for space. It also does 50mpg regardless of how you drive it most the time. Such a slept on car. Our alternative at purchase time was a polo and in comparison the polo was awful in every regard.

[@hamstirrer6882]

Weirdly, it's seen as a sporty car for young people in the USA, and calling it the Fit seems to make all the difference

[@Emira_75]

Idk I just think US standards are lower cos most vehicles over there are big lumps of truck

[@GoldenCroc]

Yeah, thats because old people arent the only ones buying cars like this over there. No such negative connotations. On top of that, UK is probably the most car status obsessed market in the world for younger people.

[@daftfusiontv4259]

used jazz/fit also an entry level sporty car for most of the asian countries. spoon as one off honda tuner company also made several modified jazz/fit

[@gamelias87]

I own a A160 Merc,olso seen as older people Mercedes. Bought it 4 years ago from an old lady at 60k miles. Currently at 126k miles (i drove it through Europe 3 times a year)most reliable car i ever had

[@sva60_cyyz59]

Hilarious that these are known as old people’s cars in the UK. In North America, like Canada, the Jazz/Fit is known as a starter’s car, with old people driving Lincoln’s, Toyota Avalons/Highlanders, Lexuses, Chrysler 300’s, Impala’s, Cadillac’s, and bigger Mercedes.

[@christiann7320]

I’ve had one. Kinda sad I sold it but it was time for a change and didnt have room for many cars. 1.3i-DSI CVT auto 2007 jazz. It had 100k miles on it, had it since new. It never skipped a beat in all those years. Comfortable, never even had a check engine light, and we didnt even maintain it well. Back then we didn’t have a lot of money, so maybe oil changes every 2 years. Apart from a little rust, that car was awesome.