I thought I should join the forum, having been a bit of a lurker for some time, as I am about to take delivery of a new Jazz SR Hybrid.
I have owned two prior Jazz, both Mk 2 type over a 10 year period - bought 2 yr old, replaced after a further 5. With the 5 years about up on the current Mk 2, and with service costs and tyre replacement due, I had a look around. I was amazed at the suggested prices on my current Jazz, and the very high cost of 2 year old Hybrid Jazz. Taking this all this into account, plus with inflation stoking up (I am thinking new Car prices likely to increase) I decided to buy new.
Looking at the options, I opted for an SR as there are things I don't like about the EX, privacy windows, 16inch tyres etc although I would have liked the parking camera. I don't like the choice of colours, but decided the metallic red was the least offensive. The dealer offered a bit of a discount and I have a hold position on trade-in of £7.5K - but will be testing the other instant sell options to see if I can do better.
I really like the new hybrid engine design, very close to what, as an engineer, I have been theorising for some years - although I would have liked a plug-in, as my typical daily use would be under 30 miles.
I have found the Jazz to be a very capable and reliable vehicle - suits my needs very well, for a small car. Not a drivers car; the Ford Focus, 3 Series BMW are much nicer in that respect, although the Jazz is better than the Mk1 Audi A3 I had many years ago.
Hopefully I will be able to provide some feedback on my new Jazz SR shortly.