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jsut get the side mirrors from the asian markets.
and take notice that the us still comes with the DRUM rear!
Compare to us have Disc Rear :P
everything is according to the market! but too bad we can get the big moon roof like others DAMN!! i love that moon roof!
the din facia. as usual just get an aftermarket DOUBLE din touch screen gps head unit and change to 2 din! lol!
specs are all market dependent. as it is, the jazz vti-s here is already pretty pricey for a small car. if they added all the nice stuff from the jdm versions our vti-s would probably be similar price to a civic vti-l.
040501912, I am very happy to see u got ur new Jazz with very good price, u make me want a VTIS man over VTI man now, hehe, but i want put mugen kit on it, so i still need to have a deep think about it.
In my car.....:p
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very nice, mate, i hope our version same as urs, but not gonna happen in short period...
Picked up our white VTI-S yesterday i will try and post picks and a quick review soon .
Cheers
Michael
manual or auto???? mind pm me the price u got the jazz for??? thk uQuote:
Originally Posted by Lock & Load
The car is an Auto its driven 99% by the wife , thre wasnt much room for negotiation but got it for $26,500 . on road .
Cheers
Michael
Congratulation, what colour mate, and where are u locate
Taffeta White , on the Goldcoast :thumbsup:
i have to wait for my Taffeta White for 3-4 weeks.. they have to order it first!! ARGH!!! and its manual...
they dont make any manual on the Taffeta White VTIS on the september delivery =.=...
or i got too choose yellow.. hard choice..
stick with white, man. it always the best choice. it worths to wait for another 3-4 wks, hehe
Resale value of yellow cars is poor in the long term :thumbdwn:, wait for the white :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by 040501912
thanks for the input mate. YES thats WAHT exactly i was thinking about the yellow colour!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lock & Load
or BLACK! would be nice.. but cant see carbon fibre :P and limited to VIP look :( hard decision lol
if its yellow go for js racing mod style.
white go for mugen style
black go for VIP style
Dont get me wrong i love the Jazz i know have 2 in the family a 05 VTI-S Auto and the current one , however if i wanted a go hard car in manual i would go for the .IMHO
.............VW GOLF GTI .....especially for you younger guys , yes its slightly more expensive but its a great performance car , and theres some great deals to be had as a new model is due to replace it soon .............. if only my wife could drive manual .hmmmmmm
Cheers
Michael
Yes!! ive been looking at the GOLF gti and the Polo GTi even test drive the polo.. its small and not quiet practical.
test drive Mazda2 Genki.. not what i expected from the small car. and non the less did tried the XR4 ford.. it was quick LOL!!
i would get the golf gti but money not in good conditions.. soo :( can not
Good thinking, mate!
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Originally Posted by kongfu
new GE Jazz is nice with more modern looking IMO, but GD3 looks more slim:DQuote:
Originally Posted by dyljoy
Will modify in the end of the day!:thumbsup:
Ya, they all good looking cars, and result will vary depend on owner's taste.:P
Not sure if these have been posted yet. Some pics of the Mugen mod.
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08391/mugen...568.jpg.xs.jpghttp://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08391/mugen...753.jpg.xs.jpghttp://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08391/mugen...603.jpg.xs.jpghttp://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08391/mugen...389.jpg.xs.jpg
the wing looks like the factory spoilers on the 02-04 gd3's but it a wing not a spoiler.
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Originally Posted by FitRS
The issue is $$$ and are you willing to pay?so far I know only one mate in Sydney bought genuine mugen full kit for his GD3 JAZZ:wave:
look hot!!!
reckon,anything with 'mugen' on it cost a fortuneQuote:
Originally Posted by kongfu
Totally agree! "Mugen" ---- HONDA's LV or GUCCI..... haha
While I think the full set would be an "investment" partial sets are still achievable.
The link for japanese site is here:
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/fit/ :honda:
ask yourself whether you wanna pay for it first.Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
I seriously doubt about it.
investment without return... kakakaQuote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
those LED taillights will become standard on the facelifted model.... :)
+1 not investment at all its burning money:D:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zimp13
For sure and LED side mirrors. You know what joey in China LED side mirrors come as standard:p Stupid Oz model:thumbdwn:Quote:
Originally Posted by MRFIT
"Investments" of vanity that's all it would be. :D Such is the problem with cars. Oh well.Quote:
Originally Posted by kongfu
This looks decent (much like a VTiS if you're not into over the top racy mods.)
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/fi...image/img2.jpg
Technically you could go GLi or VTi and get StylingSet:
フロントアンダースポイラー/ サイドスポイラー / リアアンダースポイラーの3点セット。
Front Under Spoiler / Side Spoiler / Rear Under Spoiler 3 point set
for ￥145,950 which is 1,653.10 AUD (+ shipping) and still come out ahead of the VTiS price in Aus.
shipping will cost you 1k alone :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
Probably! At least you have a unique look. :car::camera::)Quote:
Originally Posted by kongfu
Go for it instead of dreaming:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
or wait for replica later
agree, replicas just lok the same once painted, problem is some work needs to be put into drilling holes for brakcets, sanding here and there etc. well at least u save like half the genuine priceQuote:
Originally Posted by dyljoy
ya, so just pick one of them, they are all looking good with new jazz!
speaking of replica's here's mine.....
all mugen RS kit cept back. like the L/G one more.
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it looks awesome!! is it easy to fit? u got pm!
better pics of the jazz
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need some new wheels now
nice, and put some new wheels and lower it a bit will complete!
yeah still trying to source some gram lights 57 maximum
Nice work bro looking great. You going for additional decals or looking to keep it clean and badgeless?
I think keep it clean should be great
yeah keep it clean.........need to get the car tinted first lol.
nice, you are the first one to mod the new jazz. fitment is great for a replica heh.
Yeah. I'd say he's first in Aus to get the mods. I've seen a few new Jazz's zipping around. They look really nice. I wasn't a fan of the old Yellow, but the new Yellow is quite a stand out.
i dont like yellow unless its genuine RS.Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
yellow looks like banana and cab:(
and also according the sales told me, the yellow one is very hard to sell atm.
Yellow was my second choice after white. I really dont mind the yellow one either.
Yeah for a replica kit the fitment is actually quite good.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/16880/20...z-vti-s-review
In a case you missed, here is a comparison test from Drive.com.au: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...eID=56780&vf=7
**edit: no selling (i.e. promoting your book)***
Where did u get the body kit!! I wan1 :p
pm him, bro, i want get a set as well, he told me if i can get more ppl join as group buy, it cost much cheaper.
Finally took a look at the new Jazz on the weekend. Just me or did anyone else notice that the plastics are getting cheaper looking on the interior all the time ?
Also, I would rule out the new model on one problem alone, that being front passenger lack of leg room. My 15 year old sons knees were virtually hitting the glove box, and with the seat fully back, that then gives no leg room to people sitting behind. A big step back imo. Personally I dont like the more angular look of the car as well, but that may grow on me. I've heard some crap from Honda saying that they dropped the CVT because it was "endlessly noisy". I love my cvt to death, and has to be one of the smoothest gearboxes I've used on a small car. Another backwards step by Mr. Honda.
You're not alone with your impressions of the new Jazz.Quote:
Originally Posted by fundies
The interior plastics look cheap and is cheap. It will wear faster due to sun damage and scratching. I think healthy constant application of Scotch Guard will assist in preserving it.
Your son sounds like he is a reasonably tall lad? While the leg space in the Jazz is small, I personally didn't find the passenger seat to be constricting.
The CVT was dropped for all but the VTiS. It's a real shame. Another selling point for the old Jazz. This is Honda Australia :honda: deciding not to give this feature to Australians as the Japanese model has CVT as an option across the range. It's a real pain as it forces you to buy the VTiS at the higher price point, which is just body kit, trim plus CVT.
As for the angular look. I really love it. I think the body of the new Jazz is the biggest selling point as well as the colours. It's a shame the rest of it bar the engine is not the same quality.
Having said that, it's still a good car, not quite reaching it's potential but I think if you did buy it, you wouldn't be regretting your decision. Keep in mind there are a lot of options for the subcompact market which can be less expensive.
Some pics of mods the thai guys have done. Some pretty neat stuff. :thumbsup:
http://www.jdm-th.com/forum/index.ph...3&topic=1021.0
Fit RS. I'd definitely still consider buying one, but I'm not going to part with my 05 Jap made VTI for quite a few years yet :) Are you sure the VTI-S still has CVT ? I thought it was a 5 speed auto like the rest of the lineup. Cheers.
Actually none of the new Jazz's have CVT. All the auto's are 5 speed. However the VTi-S does have the paddle shift. I dont know if CVT remained on the Jap models though.Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
Just traded my wifes old VTi on a new VTi-S and would agree that the CVT from old was great due to being so smooth but without the CVT the car certainly has better pick up off the line making it a bit more "zippy". Takes a bit of getting used to going from CVT to traditional auto though.
Interior has certainly got reduced plastic quality but looking after it will probably be the key.
Why did they not keep the flat floor in the rear!?!? The flat floor was great.
New rear head rests are a vast improvement from the old.
Driver visibility is also vastly improved.
Stereo is damn good for stock.
The overall build quality seems improved also as when you close the door it close with a very solid thump for a small car. Not like the old one which sounded a bit hollow.
The new more angular shape looks fantastic, bit more aggressive.
16 inch rims on the VTi-S as standard is great also.
10 cup holders is a bit of a play, serious over kill but still an improvement from old.
The drivers side wing mirror is also a bit fish eyed which makes it hard determining how far the traffic is away though this would just take some getting used to.
All in all it is a much better car then the old I feel.
Get One! (I dont work for honda) :cool:
Apologies for the confusion. See below.Quote:
Originally Posted by fundies
Yes, thanks for the correction. I confused Paddle Shift with CVT.. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by nabsie
The Japanese still has CVT, unfortunately I'm not fluent, but enough to muddle through the spec list.
http://xs432.xs.to/xs432/08413/fit_cvt526.jpg.xs.jpg
The car has plenty of zip to it. I'm driving a 2.0L car at the moment and the VTi is more responsive in acceleration and handling.Quote:
Originally Posted by nabsie
I found the rear head rests a little stiff for my neck.
The fish-eye side mirror is cool, it gives plenty of visual for the side. Once you're used to it, it will be a handy safety tool.
I agree, it's still a good buy. I will be waiting for the revision though cause no moolah at the moment.
If left in CVT mode, definitely doesn't feel that zippy, especially off the mark, but most of the time I just leave it in 7 speed "Auto" mode, which makes it a completely different car to drive, very zippy off the mark I find.
I think there is some serious confusion about what CVT is.Quote:
Originally Posted by fundies
CVT is not the ability to change gears manually on the steering wheel. This is paddle shift/tip tronic/sports auto. Call it what you wish but it certainly isn't CVT.
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
Read Link for more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continu...e_transmission
Thanks for the link. A good read. I did not know Da Vinci was the originator. :eek:
I'm only just getting in to cars at this level.. been driving for years but treated cars as A->B only. Now it's $$$ :wave: and a missus :mad:
Nabsie, do your homework son :) CVT Jazzes in the VTI/ VTIS (pre 08 models ) DO have paddles on the steering wheel with 7 "virtual" ratios. It can be paddle shifted or left to work as a 7 speed auto. Learn something every day hey Nabsie.Quote:
Originally Posted by nabsie
Just wanted to post my comments about the new Jazz.
My wife purchased a MY06 Jazz in early 2007 so we have been driving that one for a while. I just purchased the MY09 Jazz (Gli 1.3) a few weeks ago and I really like it. There are definitely some changes from the old model that are both bad and good.
Here is my review in point form (because I'm too lazy to write sentences :) )
Bad:
- No vanity mirror on passenger side (my wife old gli has one).
- No shelf below the glove compartment on the passenger side (my wife old gli has one that we store the umbrella
- The radio/cd power button is no longer the volume button but a small one next to the cd eject. It can be confusing if you are used to the old model.
- Fuel consumption higher in the new model - To me this isn't a bad thing because its still much much much lower than my old mazda that I traded in :)
- Engine is slightly louder
- The seat trim of the old jazz is better
Good:
- Interior looks sweet :) I like how they moved the air-con controls closer to the driver.
- MP3/WMA compatible plus MP3 player outlet. My Ipod has a good run now.
- Some small compartments here and there for useful things - eg. a compartment for my phone (fits perfectly), a compartment for my garage remote control (fits perfectly), plus all the cup holders.
- The trip computer is much better. Tells you how much l/100km you do while driving (ie. a meter as well as average). Also has a range km of how long you can drive before re-fueling.
- The old gli required me to put my handbrake on when stopping on a slight incline. The engine is defintely more powerful (to me anyway).
- I love the exterior. It looks sweet
So as you can I see, I love the new MY09!
Dont wish to cause any disruption here as now we are definatly getting off topic but I never said that the pre 08 models didnt have paddle shift, just clarifying the difference between paddle shift and CVT as some less aware readers were indicating confusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by fundies
Glad RSFit found my link of merrit.
[QUOTE=Genotype;1931918]Just wanted to post my comments about the new Jazz. QUOTE]
What about ride quality? I took the old Jazz for a test drive a couple of time because I really liked it, but ride was always bumpy and IMO worse than Getz rentals I would drive every now and then.
The new one was a big improvement.
When it comes to power, it's interesting that you can feel more power in the new Jazz. I had a feeling that iDSI had more torque in low revs than 1.3 VTEC and felt similar to 1.5 in the city. But it's not bad - had the new GLi for 3 weeks and I am really happy with the car both in the city and on hilly highways.
A couple of other improvements over the old Jazz:
- 3 retractable headrests at the back seat (no need to move front seats to collapse back seats),
- way better visibility (especially side mirrors, A pillar and at the back),
- front drink holders that can be cooled with air-con air flow (unfortunately no cooled top glove department like in OS models).
- more space at the back
- the annoying lower shelf that was killing my shins (and was another deal-breaker for the purchase of the old Jazz) is gone.
All other Genotype’s comments are spot on. The quality of the seat cloth is a major step down (especially for VTi), but it looks it's going to last (it's just not nice to touch).
So does this new Jazz come with any stability control or brake distribution type system (eg EBD) ?
edit: oops, never mind :)
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The downside is that Honda has not yet developed Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), it’s acronym for the all-important ESC, to work with the more powerful engines and automatic transmission so we will not see this important safety feature in the Honda Jazz in Australia in the immediate future.
Nope it doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by turkeywing
I believe it comes with ABS + EBD (even the base GLi), but no ESP.Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
I'm not sure it does. I know the JDM FIT and US version does, but I can't see it anywhere on the spec list for Australian Jazz.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobioso
I think ABS is the only feature. We should check.
g'day mates! consider this as my first post and also a first time Jazz owner yay! ordered the Jazz VTi last tuesday and can't wait to pick it up this coming monday :rolleyes: this'll be my first car (umm... family car i mean --> wifey's note :o ) and everyone's excited about it especially my 2 kids...
hope to learn the ins & outs from you guys on being a :honda: J:car:zzman...
:beer: to u all!
welcome mate!
Welcome to the Jazz section of Oz :honda:. :wave:
Congrats mate, you'll love it. Its our only family car (wife and 2 tall teenagers ) and it does everything we need in a car, including the occasional long trip.
pics pics pics :D
new jazz looks funny o.o''
i'd prefer the old one
Seems really good so far, nice and comfortable, and actually looks kinda sexy. We got the sports pedals, Rear wing, and the tailored car mats as extra. The new tail lights are very nice on this model.
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