Considering buying a 2nd hand Jazz - advice?

[pitiek]

Sorry to revive an old thread but I think I better do this than starting a new thread.
I'm on the market for a second car for the missus for a run around car with our newborn.
Our budget is below $12000 and I'm after a manual preferably facelifted Jazz with 1.5L engine, below 60000kms.
I also looked at Suzuki Swift and Ford Fiesta but still undecided.
Any tips on what I should look for? I know the CVT on GD is a big issue but is there anything else that I need to look for? Should I worry about high milage?
Thank you in advance..

[Philip A]

I just bought a 2006 facelift GD Vti 1.5 manual with 45Kk for 10,400 to replace my previous one which was written off about 5 weeks ago.
The one I bought is a 3/2006 Thai build and to me seems better than the Japanese build I had previously.

I think you will be pushing to get a GE auto for 12grand! as most of the GD 1.5s for sale were more than 12grand.

With regard to mileage, I guess it depends on the life it has led. If no full service record then it is a lottery. Even mine at 45KK had no proof of a service since about 25Kk and the oil was filthy , but I changed twice and there does not seem to be any damage.

There are really AFAIK NO problems with manual 2006 or later 1.5Vtis apart from 2 recent recalls for the headlight switch and power window switch, and there should be stickers in the RH door jamb to show that the recalls have been done.

GD CVT autos are to be avoided as if a problem develops it is really expensive and as a used buyer you aare unlikley to get policy assistance form Honda.

Regards Philip A

[jeremy_74]

Having owned both a 1.5 GD model, and now a 1.5L GE model, the GE model is much better, much better ride quality. I would even prefer to buy a 1.3L GE model than have a 1.5L GD model.... especially if it is an auto.

[pitiek]

Thanks Phillip..
I'm still considering the swift though since there are more if them in QLD to choose from..
Anyone has driven and compare both before?

[pitiek]

She will be mostly driving motorway mixed with little city driving.
Do you still think the GE gli is better than the GD vti-s?
Have you test driven the GE gli?

[pitiek]

And how come the jazz and civic FD are at the same price point in second hand market??
I sold my FD for $14k,2007 77kms full service history auto...
Now I regret selling it...

[Fredoops]

Thanks Phillip..
I'm still considering the swift though since there are more if them in QLD to choose from..
Anyone has driven and compare both before?

WAYYYYYYY more room in the Jazz. it's a bleeding delivery van compared to the Swift.
Good for Ikea trips.

Driving wise, they are about the same, i cant really tell the difference

[pitiek]

I can still use my CU2 for IKEA trips..
I found a few swift for less than jazz, that's why I ask the question..
I have never bought a car from a private seller before.. I don't want to bother people with inspections if I ended up not buying it...

[pitiek]

So if boot space is not an issue, I better of with the swift you reckon?
Service intervals and insurance is another thing, I believe swift has 15k/1yr service interval and lower insurance premium compared to the jazz..
We will only keep the car for less than 5yr so when my bub has outgrown the jazz/swift, we need to buy an odyssey...

[Fredoops]

So if boot space is not an issue, I better of with the swift you reckon?
Service intervals and insurance is another thing, I believe swift has 15k/1yr service interval and lower insurance premium compared to the jazz..
We will only keep the car for less than 5yr so when my bub has outgrown the jazz/swift, we need to buy an odyssey...

Check the cost of swift service...

There's a few nasties at 5yr and 7yr iirc
Www.carservice.com.au gives you a price guide.

[pitiek]

I found a few 2005-2007 model swift/jazz that have only done less than 40k.
How does the service log book apply on these cars?
On another note, my CU2 has done 9300k and the next service is due in July/10k.
What is the tolerance in kms to keep my new car warranty?

[pitiek]

What.?? Over $1k for swift's 105k service/7yr?? That's insane...