I am new to this forum but it seems to be dominated by serial complainers. Headlights, CVT, boot size, boot floor, proximity alarms, etc, etc. I accept that the infotainment is a bit glich prone.
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Didn't people research their purchace before parting with their hard earned cash?
Of course. But:
* The infotainment issues weren't evident during my test drive.
* The boot floor I noticed immediately (I did a size test with my golf bag and I spotted it then).
* I noticed slightly odd behaviour of the CVT as well but hoped it would improve when run in.
* The headlights are no worse on the Mk3 than the Mk2.
Where you seem to be making a mistake is to assume that other people only buy cars that are perfect. Or else not understanding why someone can complain about a purchase without actually regretting it. Maybe you have a protective 'purchasers reflex' that means you always ignore problems with what you buy so as to reassure yourself about the decision.
I like my Jazz. I don't regret buying it. But that doesn't blind me to the shortcomings and by discussing them amongst other owners it's always possible that a solution might be forthcoming. There have been a couple of suggestions for resolving the boot issue. I posted a solution to a 'difficult starting' problem. I've reassured a few people that there is nothing wrong with their headlights but that it's just Honda's slightly iffy implementation. I've even let people know that my initially strong criticism of the CVT wasn't entirely justified.
I own my car, the forum moderators have not criticised my posts so I see no reason to try and pretend that the vehicle is perfect.
If the car was written off, would you buy another? The answer for me is most defiantly no. If it was my car not the wife's it would have gone back by now.
For me it's 'maybe'. I'd have a look around first but I'm not currently aware of a better vehicle for my needs.