So as some of you are aware I have a couple of projects on the go. One coming to an end which is the fiesta and this one is taking its place in the ranks.
We were meant to be getting rid of the fiesta but the day if the exchange the car wouldn't start and was completely dead. Turned out the car blew some fuses. So we had to pay full price for it for 3200 as we needed it really. So now I've got three cars. The fiesta is currently up for sale at 1250 so we shall see if that disappears soon.
So our new family work horse is of course a little Honda Jazz I-DSI sport. It's a 1.4 82bhp family hatch in blue. It's got now 74800 on the clock. I have had this car just over a week and I have already out 500 miles through but I'll get to that in a minute.
It's got full history with a fair bit of paperwork which is always good. It's just been serviced only an oil change but the gearbox oil has been changed which is essential business for one of these as the gearboxes can be abit temperamental if not treated correctly.
It failed it's last MOT with a corroded brake caliper and rear discs worn to limits so they were changed and now has ZERO ADVISORIES with a brand new MOT on it.
The reason why we got this is because the fiesta was getting abit small as a run about with family growing. It's got isofix which for my Mrs was a must as she doesn't like the idea of strapping little man in which is fair enough. Also we wanted something more reliable and I think a Honda was a good choice.
So these were the pictures when we saw the car.
I've been using the car to go to and from Heathrow as my estate is not road worthy due to a dead instrument cluster and the MOT is not far from expiring. That's awaiting some warranty work. The jazz has been faultless driving. It's not the quickest or the fastest but it will happily sit at 70mph@2500rpm doing 50mpg.
I gave the car a wash today and I wish I didn't. Because of the dark colour it was covering all of the stone chips, scuffs and scratches.
I have found some sanding marks which will easily polish out.
The alloys are hanging. They need a refurbishment.
The tyres are alright just all sorts of brands so eventually they will all be the same.
This is what it currently looks like after an apc foaming and a good wash. Paint needs to be clayed as its rough. But this will happen when I machine it. I used bsd as a drying aid and then used it again afterwards. From a distance it looks good. Closer not so good
Sanding marks?
So plans......
Well I think I'll just take it as it comes and just give it what it needs with perhaps some upgrades which will be OEM style.
First thing to get is an arm rest.
Ryan
We were meant to be getting rid of the fiesta but the day if the exchange the car wouldn't start and was completely dead. Turned out the car blew some fuses. So we had to pay full price for it for 3200 as we needed it really. So now I've got three cars. The fiesta is currently up for sale at 1250 so we shall see if that disappears soon.
So our new family work horse is of course a little Honda Jazz I-DSI sport. It's a 1.4 82bhp family hatch in blue. It's got now 74800 on the clock. I have had this car just over a week and I have already out 500 miles through but I'll get to that in a minute.
It's got full history with a fair bit of paperwork which is always good. It's just been serviced only an oil change but the gearbox oil has been changed which is essential business for one of these as the gearboxes can be abit temperamental if not treated correctly.
It failed it's last MOT with a corroded brake caliper and rear discs worn to limits so they were changed and now has ZERO ADVISORIES with a brand new MOT on it.
The reason why we got this is because the fiesta was getting abit small as a run about with family growing. It's got isofix which for my Mrs was a must as she doesn't like the idea of strapping little man in which is fair enough. Also we wanted something more reliable and I think a Honda was a good choice.
So these were the pictures when we saw the car.
I've been using the car to go to and from Heathrow as my estate is not road worthy due to a dead instrument cluster and the MOT is not far from expiring. That's awaiting some warranty work. The jazz has been faultless driving. It's not the quickest or the fastest but it will happily sit at 70mph@2500rpm doing 50mpg.
I gave the car a wash today and I wish I didn't. Because of the dark colour it was covering all of the stone chips, scuffs and scratches.
I have found some sanding marks which will easily polish out.
The alloys are hanging. They need a refurbishment.
The tyres are alright just all sorts of brands so eventually they will all be the same.
This is what it currently looks like after an apc foaming and a good wash. Paint needs to be clayed as its rough. But this will happen when I machine it. I used bsd as a drying aid and then used it again afterwards. From a distance it looks good. Closer not so good
Sanding marks?
So plans......
Well I think I'll just take it as it comes and just give it what it needs with perhaps some upgrades which will be OEM style.
First thing to get is an arm rest.
Ryan