hihgest mileage Jazz

[62rocket]

Hi all, my 2004 Jazz VTIS is fast heading toward 200,00 kms, current sitting at 192,000 kms. I am just wondering whether anyone has a higher mileage Jazz out there. I hope to keep my car until 300,000 kms.

[fundies]

Hi all, my 2004 Jazz VTIS is fast heading toward 200,00 kms, current sitting at 192,000 kms. I am just wondering whether anyone has a higher mileage Jazz out there. I hope to keep my car until 300,000 kms.



Would be good to know what/if any mechanical issues are occurring with higher K examples.

Sadly mines ( 06 VTI CVT ) only got 95,000K, no problems so far apart from 1 slightly warped front disc fixed with a $15 surface machine, and 1 right rear wheel bearing fixed for $70 with a repco replacement.

I want to update to something else soon, but, it still drives like new and is hard to beat for practicality and cheap running costs.:D

[0101]

Hi 62rocket, I have a 2003 Vti 7speed CVT pass 200,000km already one months ago so far no major issue (finger cross) just have been replace rear wheel bearing once, gear box mounting replace other than that just a regular service done !!!

[chunsa]

Mine's close to 180,000 kms and still going strong. Only cosmetic issues (grr other people's door damage and @#%#@$ rock chips). Engine seems to be fine - very well built for a little car!

[GU357]

SS rotel has an 05 and his is well over 200,000kms, he said he had a rebore at the 200,000 mark (around 5 months ago


mine is an 03 but hasnt even made it to 120000 yet lol.

[ss-rotel]

hmm.. nah, it was about 170,00 when it was Rebuilt.

When they pulled it apart it still had the factory hone marks so we decided not to overbore it. (wanted to keep as much meat in the cylinder wall as we could), so it's currently done 189,000kms.

80% of all this is highway km's, hence the state of the engine when it was pulled apart, (drives from brisbane to tenterfield/stanthorpe 4-5 times in a year)

Gearbox is still good and tight, and honestly, they only things we have trouble with is stuff i have modified, and MAYBE A coil pack. (looks like one has a little water damage and i have an ignition problem @ light throttle when it's really hot)

SO, DONT modify your JAZZ if you want it to last forever, and change the oil lots

[gre03]

SO, DONT modify your JAZZ if you want it to last forever, and change the oil lots

isn't that a rule for all cars though? unless they're bombs to begin with

[GU357]

Not necessarily, but in most circumstances aesthetic and performance mods cause damage or lead to causing damage. But that's the price you pay for having it go faster, the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

[fillit]

hondas go on forever anyway..... with the jazz most of the time what you would do would be I/H/E which shouldn't affect it too much, start messing around with the internals then you will see problems occur

[EG52NV]

I was reading the log books the other day for my wife's jazz and was very concerned when I noticed the first recommended coolant change was at 200,000kms, O.O and at no point in the book was there a requirement to change the timing belt/chain....

[BBHEnZ]

Jazz'es dont have timing belts (according to my mechanic...)

He only changed my spark plugs at 100k km service
atm im at 116k km

[Paul.Z]

nope...no timing belts, like all new cars...all modern cars have timing chains, and the only reason you need to change the timing chain is when it stuffs up. which is never if you frequently service it.

[GU357]

the jazz comes out with irridium spark plugs or something and only needs them changed at the 100,000km service which is kinda impresive.
i just had mine done too.

[fundies]

I was reading the log books the other day for my wife's jazz and was very concerned when I noticed the first recommended coolant change was at 200,000kms, O.O and at no point in the book was there a requirement to change the timing belt/chain....

Yep. 200K kms for the coolant, it seems like quality stuff, after 6 years in my car, it's still a strong blue colour, and very clean. Only topped it up slightly a couple of times with some distilled water.

[EG52NV]

I've noticed Honda coolant never used to be blue.. But it is now days?

[BBHEnZ]

my coolant is green O_o

[sab0r]

I had a jazz 2003 vtis that i sold last year at 255,000km

[ACE888]

I had a jazz 2003 vtis that i sold last year at 255,000km

Some serious km's there. I would be close to that figure, if my 2003 Jazz VtiS wasn't written off in 2007 (by some w@nker who hit my car and ran away in the middle of the night) ... which had close to 140,000kms on it then.

[GU357]

wow u guys make mine look low km, my 03 hasnt even reached 110k km

[gre03]

My '03 just reached 90k

[fundies]

my coolant is green O_o


Original coolant replace by someone ?

[GU357]

fungii?

[ouch]

blue coolant + piss? that makes green...

i just passed 105k and no major problems. i do seem to creak/jolt/uneasy breaking when at low speeds (like creeping up to the car infront). its the CVT isnt it? i also read somewhere about honda flushing it for free?

and and and when do you guys change your oil? do it yourself? mechanics? i lost my logbook...

[GU357]

Hmm mine was changed at last service. But just do it when u have spare time.

This thread is feeding away from who has the highest mileage.

[Buffskis]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/doyalson/cars/honda-jazz/354765332
I think this one may be the highest I've seen but maybe the cheapest vti-s!

[Fredoops]

Original coolant replace by someone ?
mine's green too

original

[GU357]

wow same age as mine but more then 3x as many kms...... :O

[ouch]

i hope my jazz lasts that long. do you guys change oil every 5000kms?

[62rocket]

i hope my jazz lasts that long. do you guys change oil every 5000kms?

every 10k for me but oil filter is changed each time the oil is changed. I personally don't see the sense in changing the oil without changing the oil filter.

[Roma]

Jazz 06 CVT 1.5 litre. 240,000kms. Regular servicing at Honda. No issues. How long will it last??

[08ESE]

just sold my 02 gli to my parents with 170 000 kms. paint was shagged, had a few small dings, interior was still like new, and still drives great. That 170 thousand kays were HARD!!! it was thrashed by me for 9 years, i treated it BAD, and now, its still a great car my mum loves. Hence the reason i only sold it to buy another jazz (09)

[GU357]

your specs say u have an 03 gli.

[08ESE]

it was December 02

[Nixon]

nope...no timing belts, like all new cars...all modern cars have timing chains, and the only reason you need to change the timing chain is when it stuffs up. which is never if you frequently service it.

you'd think that...all new cars have timing chains...but hyundai need to be changed at 60,000 and subarus also at 80-100km, also vw too!! crazy right

its someting to consider when getting a car..add $500 -$1400 for that service

like the 2001 CRV is timing belt..2002+ chain

[GU357]

thats a good point!! some good advice!
however if buying an 01 is well cheaper then getting an 02 model CRV then i would still get the 01 because 1400$ down the track is future me's problem.

[08ESE]

not many modern cars have chains. 99% have timing belts. Belts are generally quieter and smoother so they are the choice these days. Chains are old hat. Love the fact that my jazzes have been chain though.

[Nawill]

Currently have a 2005 jazz VTI manual with 396000 km on it and still going. I expect to crack 400000 by the end of Feb. Needed new rear wheel bearings at 180000 and alternator died at 360000. Otherwise nothing. Not even the clutch replaced - although it needs it now (mostly distance commuting). It is now eating a bit of oil and there is district valve noise under load (cause anyone - what to do about it). But it owes me nothing. I plan to keep it till it dies.

Previously had a 2004 jazz vti manual that was killed in minor bingle at 320000 km. It also needed new rear wheel bearings at 200000km. Otherwise nothing.

These two have been so good yesterday we just went and purchased a third VTI manual. It's a 2012 demo that has been sitting in the car yard for the last year and a half. Seems no one wants the manual version. So I was happy to take it off them for $17k with a full 5 year warranty. I hope like the other two I won't ever need the warranty and I can get at least 400000 out of it.

[DreadAngel]

Currently have a 2005 jazz VTI manual with 396000 km on it and still going. I expect to crack 400000 by the end of Feb. Needed new rear wheel bearings at 180000 and alternator died at 360000. Otherwise nothing. Not even the clutch replaced - although it needs it now (mostly distance commuting). It is now eating a bit of oil and there is district valve noise under load (cause anyone - what to do about it). But it owes me nothing. I plan to keep it till it dies.

Previously had a 2004 jazz vti manual that was killed in minor bingle at 320000 km. It also needed new rear wheel bearings at 200000km. Otherwise nothing.

These two have been so good yesterday we just went and purchased a third VTI manual. It's a 2012 demo that has been sitting in the car yard for the last year and a half. Seems no one wants the manual version. So I was happy to take it off them for $17k with a full 5 year warranty. I hope like the other two I won't ever need the warranty and I can get at least 400000 out of it.

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[nobbs]

Got an 03 Jazz Vti with 263,xxx k's on it. Runs perfect and only recently has had an issue (starting problem) which I am yet to fix as I've just been driving my other car.


Awesome little cars and so practical!

[ouch]

Anyone with a jazz over 200,000kms? Interested to see what has been replaced

[Insanegenius]

Anyone with a jazz over 200,000kms? Interested to see what has been replaced

My jazz is at 194300km I got it at 160,000 and service it myself according to the manual which is only air filter, oil, oil filter and brake fluid. I have a light ticking under the hood maybe valve clearance been quoted by Honda it will cost 270 hmm.
I had all coils replaced idiot mechanic recommend it because my engine light came on and said 2 were dead he says the other 2 will go next got charge 640 including a general service of oil, oil filter hand brake adjustment! What a rip, never again. I should also mention the log book stopped getting honda dealership stamping at 60-70,000km and not even a stamp from other services till I bought it.
it ran great and engine is clean so I bought it for 5 grand usually I like a full service history so I know.

[big tone]

Mine has 420K on the odometer from wht i can tell its had its usual logbook services at the decremented time. ive replaced an engine mount, but i know theres a couple of bushes that need replacing oh and the exhaust is original but i do need to look at it as i can hear a leak under accel..
other than that still goes well. long trips it sits on 5.9l/100km and round town im on 6.2.

OH and the roof needs a respray thanks to some batshyte.

[RCW]

29907
This was a customer's car, taken over a year ago. I think it's past 450,000 now and still going strong.

[08ESE]

my latest, a 03 gli has 325000 on her now, got it for near nothing and it wont let me down. Its had coil packs, and wheel bearings. pretty much it according to the old owner.

it doesnt use ANY oil or water, it drives great, although i purchased a wreck from the auctions with 70 thou on it and robbed all the nicer bits.

still managed 5.5L per 100, and apart from some rattles, i love it. the motor does tick a bit, i suspect the valves could use adjusting.