Buying a Honda Jazz - which model is best?

I have a 2002 Honda Jazz which I want to replace with a newer model. Other things being equal, would I be better with one of the last of the old design or one of the first of the new design? I'm only interested in 1.4 manual.

Asked on 23 October 2013 by Michael Hopkins

Answered by Honest John
The new design is the more attractive of the two. Engines, the 1.4 VVTI is much better than the 1.4 IDSI.

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