Honda Jazz new model or Hyundai ix20

Patman1

I am going to buy one of these two cars ,a Honda jazz new model available since early 2016 or a Hyundai ix20 around for a while.
I have no experience of either .They are both similar price on a scrappage deal.4000 euro off Hyundai and 3000 off Honda.They are both spacious and similar specs.
Anyone any personal experience of either ,if so any issues or recommendations as to which is the best buy in the long run.

wild turkey

I looked at both and the Nissan note and would consider the Jazz the best of the three , It felt a better finished car all round. I nearly bought it but was just slightly out of our budget.
€3000 scrappage but 6.9 apr.

dazza161989

Buy the jazz! Petrol hondas are absolutely bullet proof! Great spec & quite roomy for a small car!

Patman1

wild turkey wrote: »

I looked at both and the Nissan note and would consider the Jazz the best of the three , It felt a better finished car all round. I nearly bought it but was just slightly out of our budget.
€3000 scrappage but 6.9 apr.

Thanks for that info ,yes personally I think the Honda has a better finish though engine is good it's seems slow on acceleration.The scrappage works for me as fortunatly I won't have to do a PCP

Patman1

dazza161989 wrote: »

Buy the jazz! Petrol hondas are absolutely bullet proof! Great spec & quite roomy for a small car!

Thanks for the very positive vote of confidence in the Honda.Reliability is a top priority for us .

dazza161989

Patman1 wrote: »

Thanks for the very positive vote of confidence in the Honda.Reliability is a top priority for us .

I work @ a 5 franchise dealership with Honda being one of those franchises. They never give any trouble which is why me & 90% of the staff there drive hondas!!

Patman1

dazza161989 wrote: »

Patman1 wrote: »

Thanks for the very positive vote of confidence in the Honda.Reliability is a top priority for us .

I work @ a 5 franchise dealership with Honda being one of those franchises. They never give any trouble which is why me & 90% of the staff there drive hondas!!

You can't say better than that.

finalfurlong

honda jazz a no brainer,patman.its a very deceptive car as space inside is ample although it would be in super mini class.father in law has one for 6 years and it just needs oil and filter at standard service usually-bombproof as regards reliability and longevity.also are in demand 2nd hand and get excellent trade in money.

Patman1

finalfurlong wrote: »

honda jazz a no brainer,patman.its a very deceptive car as space inside is ample although it would be in super mini class.father in law has one for 6 years and it just needs oil and filter at standard service usually-bombproof as regards reliability and longevity.also are in demand 2nd hand and get excellent trade in money.

Thanks finalfurlong , reliability and longevity are the perfect characteristics for any car .If your father-in-law is happy with it then that's a very persuasive reason for us to choose the Honda.On a test drive today I saw the delivery tags made in Japan on the car ,in my book thats almost a guarantee in itself.

stimpson

Patman1 wrote: »

engine is good it's seems slow on acceleration.

Honda engines have to be worked a bit harder to make them move. Wait until you're higher in the revs before you shift gear.

mel.b

I am on my second Jazz and the only reason for that is that i moved countries. My mum still has my first jazz, going on 10yrs now and it has not needed any work done. My jazz that I have here in Ireland is actually a Fit (jap import) and I've only had the usual wear and tear that you would expect. They are a brilliant car and the interior is so flexible. I once had to buy an interior door and was able to to fit in the jazz no problem at all. When this car gives up the ghost (06 model, hope to get another 3 - 4yrs) I'd definitely get another one again if I go for a petrol car. Apparently the parts can be a bit more expensive though.

Patman1

mel.b wrote: »

I am on my second Jazz and the only reason for that is that i moved countries. My mum still has my first jazz, going on 10yrs now and it has not needed any work done. My jazz that I have here in Ireland is actually a Fit (jap import) and I've only had the usual wear and tear that you would expect. They are a brilliant car and the interior is so flexible. I once had to buy an interior door and was able to to fit in the jazz no problem at all. When this car gives up the ghost (06 model, hope to get another 3 - 4yrs) I'd definitely get another one again if I go for a petrol car. Apparently the parts can be a bit more expensive though.

Thanks for your advice and personal feedback Mel .Both cars seem to have great space but the Jazz is definitely more versatile by all accounts.Glad to hear both yourself and your mum had such good experience with the car it's very helpful in our decision making.Car dealers are very persuasive but there's no substitute for someone elses hands on and personal opinion.Thanks

Patman1

mel.b wrote: »

I am on my second Jazz and the only reason for that is that i moved countries. My mum still has my first jazz, going on 10yrs now and it has not needed any work done. My jazz that I have here in Ireland is actually a Fit (jap import) and I've only had the usual wear and tear that you would expect. They are a brilliant car and the interior is so flexible. I once had to buy an interior door and was able to to fit in the jazz no problem at all. When this car gives up the ghost (06 model, hope to get another 3 - 4yrs) I'd definitely get another one again if I go for a petrol car. Apparently the parts can be a bit more expensive though.

Thanks for your advice and personal feedback Mel .Both cars seem to have great space but the Jazz is definitely more versatile by all accounts.Glad to hear both yourself and your mum had such good experience with the car it's very helpful in our decision making.Car dealers are very persuasive but there's no substitute for someone elses hands on and personal opinion.Thanks

Patman1

Having often searched boards.ie for information and opinions it's useful when there's a conclusion to the post.With that in mind and as a courtesy to all who contributed I would like to let you know that we put a deposit on a new Honda jazz ES version in Milano red .17000 Euro with a scrappage deal on my old 98 Ford Escort Ghia Estate.(Must be the last one still running)
Bought it in Cranley Cars ,descent bunch.

Thanks for all the advice.

kay 9

Well wear and best of luck with it. The definition of reliability.

road_high

I think €17k for a new Jazz is decent value...my ma has had several Civics and while they're a grand or two more than the competition it's money well spent in my opinion. They are a notch above in terms of reliability and quality.

Patman1

road_high wrote: »

I think €17k for a new Jazz is decent value...my ma has had several Civics and while they're a grand or two more than the competition it's money well spent in my opinion. They are a notch above in terms of reliability and quality.

Thanks, that's good news to hear.Looking forward to driving it now.

stimpson

You'd see most of that back come trade in time. I remember my missus selling a 6 year old 206 for €3k

finalfurlong

Patman1 wrote: »

Thanks, that's good news to hear.Looking forward to driving it now.

Well wear ,patman.excellent choice

whowantstwoknow

Did Honda have a scrappage deal which is now over?

W.

Patman1

whowantstwoknow wrote: »

Did Honda have a scrappage deal which is now over?

W.

Yes they had a 3000 off scrappage offer which I availed of , scrapping an old 98 ford Escort.Perhaps it will be offered again hopefully.