Twing-o-twing, I want all my world to sing, I got tupi tupi twing. Honda Jazz

rpmx1000 · 26th November 2009, 14:32

I must say you took a decision with both head and heart.
Congrats on the new purchase.Hope you convince more Indians to
do the same.Dare I say , it is a great car.I was all waiting for it when it first came along but the price somehow looks like a hard mental block to accept.Dunno how long I will live in this situation though.
Currently in Manza -fantasy.Same with the Ninja 250 in the bike department.

Looking forward to your long term ownership review.BTW , let us know your highway driving experiences on this Jazz.Top speed and all that.
Enjoy..And I liked this forum soap with twists and turns.

vijaythacker · 26th November 2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by sidindica

Liked this habanero red jazz I saw today. Of course, my bhanji is being gifted one in white with active package plus the same design alloys you see here.
So, another jazz is added somewhere in our family on my recommendation. She was going for I20, but I did not recommend her.

wow just when the drama was shaping up, you got another jazz in your family, cool!Alloys looks cool but a little overpriced for the design they provide, this should be available as stock on jazz i feel.

coolbareilly · 26th November 2009, 16:10

Jazz is really a wonderful car. I seriously need to take "How to convince"

lessons from you. Couple of my friends / relatives discarded Jazz because of high price and feature less package. I personally feel, it is the best one available.

sidindica · 26th November 2009, 17:18

And this our parivaar's ANHC which is being prepped for bidaai of my bhaaanji, who is getting married, the reason I am stuck up.

SkyWalker · 26th November 2009, 17:56

Sid -i missed the thread and the party. Hearty congrats on your Jazz!

navan49 · 1st December 2009, 01:48

Hi ji,
It is a great car. The shining red.Beautiful alloys.Any how it did not allow me to think of it due to the high Fe which is too much for a person like me who drives around 2400 to 3000 km per month.
Thanks for the great picture show.take care of Jazz as well as you too.

Nikhil_blr · 14th December 2009, 11:50

Hi Sid,

Really loved reading your narrative. Refreshingly different, and touched a chord - reminds me of my mom and dad (who unfortunately live in another city). I know how much the older generation used to think before spending every hard-earned paisa! Seems things are too easy for us younger generation nowadays.

I too am in search of a good car (sedan or hatchback, petrol or diesel) in the 8L range.

Due to the out-of-the-world interiors (my wife just fell in love with it and refuses to look at anything else) and the overall package, I've decided on the Jazz as compared to the SX4 even though the latter is a bigger car at the same price. I loved the Fiesta and it was my first choice (great car, small size for suitable for both city and highway driving), but because of the Ford service, and news that it could be replaced by a new model in May-2010, I dropped it.

Surprisingly, the Honda showroom experience was the best I've had (in Bangalore), when compared to Maruti, Hyundai and Ford. The guy was polite, and actually agreed that the car was over priced.

The only con I could see in the Jazz (other than the price) is the low ground clearance (160mm for a wheelbase of 2500mm). Did you face any problems with the low GC? I know from the posts here that the City (160mm for a wheelbase of 2550mm) definitely faces problems clearing speed-breakers. As you would know by now, Bangalore is Speed-breaker city, and I also plan to go for weekend outings (1 per month) where the roads can get really bad. Will this car be able to handle that?

Secondly, do you see any chance of discounts on this car in Jan-2010? What about any new engine variant being introduced for the current price (e.g. a 1.4L one)?

Wish you and your parents Jazzy times,

Nikhil

sidindica · 10th January 2010, 13:33

Sometimes things can take turn for good. My bro has shifted to greater Noida and so, I had to say goodbye to my santro forever as he will now drive it to his office.

Meanwhile, I am now without any car for my personal use, and I cannot fight with my parents for the jazz.
But I need something, so maybe this will come soon? still a 50-50 chance.
Depends upon a negotiation.

Its an even rarer automobile than the one that many peple own here. And if I do succeed in a deal, this car may be one of a kind here.
Wish me luck.

Vid6639 · 10th January 2010, 14:22

lol. Is it the 1.9L diesel?

sidindica · 10th January 2010, 17:59

100, 16v, Italian stallion. No alloys.

sidindica · 10th January 2010, 21:05

Deal to be finalised soon, this car will come next month. For just about the price of a non AC nano ex factory.

chevelle · 11th January 2010, 02:33

a FIAT Siena. Thats something. good luck with your new acquisition.

sidindica · 11th January 2010, 10:45

2003 April Fiat Siena 1.6 ELX, done just 32000 km, serviced at samyak, runs absolutely fine.

Work required:

new rear reflector on the bumper
ELX badging
tyres are fine but will be changed to michelins.

Car is very well maintained, very clean (pics on the bonnet are dust.)

Bodywork is fine, just very minor scratches on front bumper. Just really hope that I get my hands on it if everything goes smoothly.

Rahulkool · 11th January 2010, 13:21

Wow it looks really well maintained, good deal sid ......

Mpower · 11th January 2010, 22:06

Guys, does the Jazz come with factory fitted Michelins? Pls confirm.

26th November 2009, 14:32	#106
rpmx1000 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 36 Times	I must say you took a decision with both head and heart. Congrats on the new purchase.Hope you convince more Indians to do the same.Dare I say , it is a great car.I was all waiting for it when it first came along but the price somehow looks like a hard mental block to accept.Dunno how long I will live in this situation though. Currently in Manza -fantasy.Same with the Ninja 250 in the bike department. Looking forward to your long term ownership review.BTW , let us know your highway driving experiences on this Jazz.Top speed and all that. Enjoy..And I liked this forum soap with twists and turns.
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26th November 2009, 16:10	#108
coolbareilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 193 Thanked: 16 Times	Jazz is really a wonderful car. I seriously need to take "How to convince" lessons from you. Couple of my friends / relatives discarded Jazz because of high price and feature less package. I personally feel, it is the best one available.
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26th November 2009, 17:18	#109
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	And this our parivaar's ANHC which is being prepped for bidaai of my bhaaanji, who is getting married, the reason I am stuck up. Attached Thumbnails
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26th November 2009, 17:56	#110
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Sid -i missed the thread and the party. Hearty congrats on your Jazz!
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1st December 2009, 01:48	#111
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi ji, It is a great car. The shining red.Beautiful alloys.Any how it did not allow me to think of it due to the high Fe which is too much for a person like me who drives around 2400 to 3000 km per month. Thanks for the great picture show.take care of Jazz as well as you too.
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14th December 2009, 11:50	#112
Nikhil_blr Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 2 Times	Great choice!! Hi Sid, Really loved reading your narrative. Refreshingly different, and touched a chord - reminds me of my mom and dad (who unfortunately live in another city). I know how much the older generation used to think before spending every hard-earned paisa! Seems things are too easy for us younger generation nowadays. I too am in search of a good car (sedan or hatchback, petrol or diesel) in the 8L range. Due to the out-of-the-world interiors (my wife just fell in love with it and refuses to look at anything else) and the overall package, I've decided on the Jazz as compared to the SX4 even though the latter is a bigger car at the same price. I loved the Fiesta and it was my first choice (great car, small size for suitable for both city and highway driving), but because of the Ford service, and news that it could be replaced by a new model in May-2010, I dropped it. Surprisingly, the Honda showroom experience was the best I've had (in Bangalore), when compared to Maruti, Hyundai and Ford. The guy was polite, and actually agreed that the car was over priced. The only con I could see in the Jazz (other than the price) is the low ground clearance (160mm for a wheelbase of 2500mm). Did you face any problems with the low GC? I know from the posts here that the City (160mm for a wheelbase of 2550mm) definitely faces problems clearing speed-breakers. As you would know by now, Bangalore is Speed-breaker city, and I also plan to go for weekend outings (1 per month) where the roads can get really bad. Will this car be able to handle that? Secondly, do you see any chance of discounts on this car in Jan-2010? What about any new engine variant being introduced for the current price (e.g. a 1.4L one)? Wish you and your parents Jazzy times, Nikhil
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10th January 2010, 13:33	#113
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Sometimes things can take turn for good. My bro has shifted to greater Noida and so, I had to say goodbye to my santro forever as he will now drive it to his office. Meanwhile, I am now without any car for my personal use, and I cannot fight with my parents for the jazz. But I need something, so maybe this will come soon? still a 50-50 chance. Depends upon a negotiation. Its an even rarer automobile than the one that many peple own here. And if I do succeed in a deal, this car may be one of a kind here. Wish me luck. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 10th January 2010 at 13:38.
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10th January 2010, 14:22	#114
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	lol. Is it the 1.9L diesel?
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10th January 2010, 17:59	#115
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	100, 16v, Italian stallion. No alloys.
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10th January 2010, 21:05	#116
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Deal to be finalised soon, this car will come next month. For just about the price of a non AC nano ex factory. Attached Thumbnails
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11th January 2010, 02:33	#117
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	a FIAT Siena. Thats something. good luck with your new acquisition.
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11th January 2010, 10:45	#118
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	2003 April Fiat Siena 1.6 ELX, done just 32000 km, serviced at samyak, runs absolutely fine. Work required: new rear reflector on the bumper ELX badging tyres are fine but will be changed to michelins. Car is very well maintained, very clean (pics on the bonnet are dust.) Bodywork is fine, just very minor scratches on front bumper. Just really hope that I get my hands on it if everything goes smoothly. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 11th January 2010 at 10:46.
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11th January 2010, 13:21	#119
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	Wow it looks really well maintained, good deal sid ......
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11th January 2010, 22:06	#120
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Guys, does the Jazz come with factory fitted Michelins? Pls confirm.
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