Used 1.4 Jazz questions

[HonZen]

I am buying used mk1 Jazz, 1.4, manual.Year 2006,2007,2008.

My question is what are the differences between the Sport model and the normal one? Is the ground clearance on a sport model lower? Which is a better buy?

I will be using it in a city, motorway, some hills driving, rural roads here and there.
Thank you!

[guest334]

 Jazz from UK at the age your looking for are prone to rust, worn gearbox bearings and 8 + driver neglect on servicing.
There's a model description on the forum just search for MK1, the sport as such is a bodykit and higher insurance. At NR 20 years old the only item to concentrate on is overall condition. Make sure it's not a write off unrecorded etc. Plenty Early Jazz around but it's a seller's market used prices remain stupidity high in UK.
Best bet ask around for someone locally giving up driving, test drive a couple when you see one you like get it. Always check the MIT history free on government website. Good luck

[RichardA]

Sport in the UK has bodykit, front fog lights, different alloy wheel design, electronic climate control, black interior trim and a few minor additions. The exact spec might be different in Slovenia, but judging by your post it appears yours at the very least has the bodykit.

I would say there is less ground clearance on the Sport.

[Droneranger]

You just need to search for the lowest mileage Jazz in the best condition, forget about model choices. Look for a good service history. You want to buy the classic old ladies car that has been kept in a garage and used once a week.
I bought a car like that, it has no body rust, it drives very well and sails through MOTs.
I bought the car to use as a family courtesy car and local runaround. There are some good cars out there.

[Westy36]

Wise choice of car. My advice with that year/budget?  Ignore mileage, history, spec and colour. Just buy the nicest rust free example you can find. Look after it, service on schedule and it should do you for a few years yet.

Low mileage is not necessarily the best option. I would always go for a car that has covered several thousand miles a year and had proper runs, rather than granny doing her 1 mile trips from cold. 99% of engine wear happens at the point of cold start, once warm virtually none.

Need any help, this forum is packed with helpful folk and lots of old threads to search.