Civic 1.4 i-DSi or Jazz 1.4 i-DSi

[frv_diesel]

Mrs Frv-diesel’s 52-reg Renault Clio is up replacement, and we’ve narrowed the choice down to either a new Civic 1.4 i-DSi or Jazz (and not another Renault!). I wonder what you guys think would be the better choice, as we have a baby and need decent space for the mini-Frv’s bits and bobs. Mrs FRV-diesel has driven both and is pretty happy about either car, but to honest she is not ‘into cars’ and almost thought about a Chevy-Daewoo Lacetti! Shocked

Anyway, help appreciated or we may end with a Chevy-Daewoo!. Cheers.

[guest436]

One question: are you buying new? You need to get at least the SE (£14k) with the Civic to get anyway near the spec of the top-range Jazz (£11.5k). Might be worth thinking carefully as to if the Civic is worth the extra, assuming the Jazz suits your needs.

…unless its a case of new Jazz Vs. nearly-new Civic.

[guest74]

[quote:28rp36uc]Mrs Frv-diesel’s 52-reg Renault Clio is up replacement, and we’ve narrowed the choice down to either a new Civic 1.4 i-DSi or Jazz (and not another Renault!).[/quote]

good idea. the 1.5 dci engine has a nasty habit of breaking up it’s fuel pump. all goes into the engine and goes bang! £3.5k renault repair bill as only the dealer can reprogram it after the repair.

hth

[Comical Engineer]

Jazz provides adequate space for baby plus necessary equipment. I know this from experience!

We bought our Jazz when kids were 2 and 4 years old. There is adequate space for kiddie seats, pushchair, nappy bag and Mrs CE’s extensive junk collection in there. The upright stance of the Jazz makes it a bit easier to get sprogs in and out without adult spinal damage.

[monkeybot]

Civic: better to drive, slightly more room
Jazz: more pratical (height…), cheaper, better equipped, better fuel economy & performace (it’s lighter you see).

So go for the Jazz, even if the two were the same price.

[frv_diesel]

Just to clarify, our budget is based on brand new Civic-sized hatchbacks, but both Mrs Frv_diesel and myself were impressed by the space in the Jazz when I had one as a courtesy car.

[RichardA]

Having owned both a Jazz and new Civic, I can comfirm the Jazz is easier to get in and out of…..although I’m a able-body twentysomething male with no kids. The stance of the Jazz would probably make it more pratical for your needs than the Civic. And the top-range Jazz costs less then the 1.4 SE Civic.

[monkeybot]

Jazz.

The base civic has no radio or a/c and costs more.

A half-decent civic will set you back at least 2 grand over the best Jazz.

No contest.

[asd]

[quote:y8o24ly5]
Jazz.

The base civic has no radio or a/c and costs more.[/quote]

Eh? Are you sure? £13k for a car with no a/c or radio?

But I agree though, top-spec Jazz over base Civic, even if the Civic was the better drive. No-one wants poverty-spec models.

[guest436]

/\ It said that in the brochure, but I reckon it was a printing mistake.

Can anyone confirm/deny the Civic S has no a/c or radio?