Author Topic: Never owned a Honda. (Read 687 times)

Magpie · « **on:** March 04, 2023, 05:50:41 PM »

Hi all, I have never owned a Honda before. I just bought a 2011 1.2 Jazz with a full Honda service history and one owner.
I did this as I have a 60 mile commute and my BMW 1.8 twin turbo eats petrol. I have previously owned a Land Rover Discovery which should have come with a box of spanners. Most unreliable vehicle ever.
I am looking forward to decent MPG and reliability. The dealer told me the little Jazz should be bullet proof given its history. 96K. Do you guys concur?

nowster · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2023, 06:40:15 PM »

In general the engines will tolerate a lot. I had a 2009 Mk2 for 11 years and it gave me very little trouble. Keep on top of any paint chips or scrapes that might turn into rust. One thing that is often known to go between 8 and 10 years is the radiator.

Jocko · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2023, 07:17:00 PM »

My 2006 was the most reliable;e car I have ever owned. I had it for six and a half years and it had done 149,000 miles when eventually the rust bug got it. I averaged a calculated 55 mpg over that period.