Should I buy a 2007/2008 Jazz?

I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once it gets to 7/8 years old? Is there a different car I should consider as a small automatic up to 6/7 years old, budget £4k?

Asked on 29 April 2014 by Simon

Answered by Honest John
See the entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar

Jazz are more reliable than most, but you can expect problems to start with any car of this sort of age.
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