It was such a happy coincidence that this youtube video popped up on my recommendations. It was released five days ago from when I am writing this blog post, so either August 31, 2025 or September 1, 2025.
ReDriven made a great video about what to look out for and what to expect when purchasing a used Honda Jazz GD (aka 1st generation). The video gives great tips on what to look out for, like where to check for rust, excess moisture, and even what to expect from these twenty-ish year old vehicles.
Now I'm pretty sure the Jazz sold in Australia, where the video was shot, has some differences with the ones sold here, but I'm guessing the information they are giving can be applied to cars here. The biggest question now here is where to find a Jazz GD that's actually "relatively worth buying."
I've done some quick google searching and it looks like the GD is indeed a CVT transmission for the non-manual version. I guess this was the troublesome transmission I've read about online. I have no idea how easy or costly it is to fix, but this is something to look out for.
Don't get me wrong, at the moment I don't have the funds to get a used Jazz GD, specially since the prices for Honda Jazz in the Philippines are relatively more expensive than other used cars of the same age.
There's something about the Honda Jazz, at least the first two generations, that I really like. They're very practical and fuel efficient. They have magic seats that can let the car carry so much cargo. They're supposedly fun to drive, and their look is, at least for me, iconic.
Who knows, maybe in the future I'll be able to afford owning, restoring, modifying, and maintaining a Honda Jazz. We shall see.
Out.
