Ford Fiesta 1.5 trend PS or Honda Jazz 1.3 S AT? Maintenance and Resale value

[ChericeAlyanna]

Hello Guys,

Help pls!

If choosing between the 2, which brand-new car one is more practical to keep for the next 5 to 7 years? In terms of casa maintenance and resale value...

We haven't owned a honda nor a ford, so your advice would be much appreciated. My hubby and I like the 'look' of the fiesta but worry about high maintenance costs and lower resale value - more for the former since we only go for casa maintenance (obviously because we don't know much about cars).

Of course, a new 1.6G AT Altis to replace our 2007 model is still being considered...but the keyless feature of fiesta and the cheaper cost of both the latter and jazz are making us consider them...

Thanks a lot po!

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I would go jazz on this.

Resale value is very high. Just check sulit.com. Maintenance is ok, kung puro casa maintain hindi magkakalayo presyo. Mas mahal lang parts ng Ford sa labas ng casa.

Kung hindi masyado knowledgeable sa cars, I would go for a more reliable brand of Honda or toyota.

[1D4LV]

jazz for me.

a) looks better imho.
b) higher resale value
c) more space
d) better FC

[Lelouch]

For resale value go for Jazz

why not check out Accent Hatch 1.6L (Dsl) 6MT... its also in your price range + the power! hehe.

[ChericeAlyanna]

jazz for me.

a) looks better imho.
b) higher resale value
c) more space
d) better FC

Thank you! The "space" advantage of jazz over fiesta is quite appealing to me too...

[ChericeAlyanna]

Kung hindi masyado knowledgeable sa cars, I would go for a more reliable brand of Honda or toyota.

Yun nga din reason why I got a toyota altis for my first car, for reliability and peace of mind. And I was very happy with it for the 6 years that it served me. With all the cash discounts being offered by Toyota for its current gen altis, it's tempting to just get a new Altis again for our next car. But the honda jazz and fiesta trend ps are still netting lower than the discounted altis so being a practical wife, I am more inclined to get the lower priced, yet quality-performing cars. Not unless Toyota gives an even better discount for its current gen of altis this December...then, maybe

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Yun nga din reason why I got a toyota altis for my first car, for reliability and peace of mind. And I was very happy with it for the 6 years that it served me. With all the cash discounts being offered by Toyota for its current gen altis, it's tempting to just get a new Altis again for our next car. But the honda jazz and fiesta trend ps are still netting lower than the discounted altis so being a practical wife, I am more inclined to get the lower priced, yet quality-performing cars. Not unless Toyota gives an even better discount for its current gen of altis this December...then, maybe

Well, it's really up to you but if I were in your shoes and the choices are jazz, fiesta, or altis... I would get the altis in a heartbeat. The consideration would be that you have an altis now.

Jazz can give you great fuel consumption, resale, and maintenance is every 10k kms. Altis however gives the better riding comfort. For me (if I had the previous model altis), it's still be an Altis over the jazz.

Still if price, resale, and maintenance... It's the jazz.

[rac98]

The rear passenger space of the fiesta is really cramped. So if you use the car with 3 persons on board most of the time, it would not be practical. But it looks damn nice!

[Wishing]

My first car was a 1994 Toyota Corolla XL, bought it brand new and had casa maintained. Then I bought a 2005 Honda Jazz 1.3 MT, brand new ulit and casa maintained. Then I bought a 10 wheeler butterfly wing van Isuzu Giga subic auction this time, own garage ang maintenance. Next I bought a brand new 2008 Honda City 1.3 AT, still casa maintained. Then I bought a 2009 Ford Ranger Trekker 2.5 AT and it's also casa maintained.
Lesson learned, pare pareho lang lahat ng mga casa, kahit kilala mo na yung mga may ari or yung mga GM ng dealers minsan palpak pa din ang service. Pare pareho lang naman kasi mga OEM ng mga piyesa kahit anong car brand pa yan, brakes, oil filter, spark plugs etc.

[AG4]

The rear passenger space of the fiesta is really cramped. So if you use the car with 3 persons on board most of the time, it would not be practical. But it looks damn nice!

Based on a test by a 5ft 11 roadtester from the UK, with the front seats adjusted to his height (proper driving position), the he fits the rear, but it's a bit tight.
If you are less than 5ft 11, and your passenger is less than 5ft 11, rear knee-room and headroom should be more than adequate.

[20santafe14]

Honda Jazz

[ChericeAlyanna]

Hello Guys,

Of course, a new 1.6G AT Altis to replace our 2007 model is still being considered...but the keyless feature of fiesta and the cheaper cost of both the latter and jazz are making us consider them...

Thanks a lot po!

Mali pala, I meant push button start and not keyless entry feature of fiesta...though i have been reading some negative feedback about it so more inclined to get the jazz. The fiesta just looks much nicer, aesthetically speaking. I will sched a test drive for jazz and get a feel of it. Thanks for all your replies so far!

[AG4]

Mali pala, I meant push button start and not keyless entry feature of fiesta...though i have been reading some negative feedback about it so more inclined to get the jazz. The fiesta just looks much nicer, aesthetically speaking. I will sched a test drive for jazz and get a feel of it. Thanks for all your replies so far!

You should test drive both, that's the smart thing to do.
The Fiesta doesn't have any real issues, its already gotten its mid-cycle refresh and everything has pretty much been sorted out.

Here's a Top Gear Philippines review of the similar Fiesta 1.5 Sport Powershift which you might also want to check out:
(Take Note: The Fiesta Trend Powershift is mechanically similar to the Sport model, the same 112PS 1.5 liter Ti-VCT engine, and 6-speed Powershift transmission.
Just like the Sport and Titanium models, the Trend Powershift also has Electronic Stability Program and Ford's voice-activated SYNC system.)

The engine has a throaty, very un-Japanese growl that's quite refreshing from the usual high-pitched snarl. Lightly loaded, it will get you up to highway speed rather quickly but begins to lose steam at around 120kph. Just like its bigger brother Focus, the Fiesta has the handling chops to really make you want to throw it around. Firm suspension, quick and communicative steering that doesn't feel too much like it's electric, and good, strong brakes. The chassis has such a naturally zippy feel that I found myself in "hurry up" mode even though I didn't really have to.

Read More: Downsizing with the 1.5-liter Ford Fiesta Sport | TopGear.com.ph

Ford Fiesta hatchback: if you want an agile hatch with class-leading safety and tech features.
Honda Jazz: if you want a mini MPV-like hatch

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^^ I'm sorry but I have to dispute this. I'm 5ft 8 and a lady friend was driving... I was seated at the back on our way to brc and it's really cramped. At our stop for gas at shell slex, I opted out and rode with another car.

[SiRbossR]

^^ I'm sorry but I have to dispute this. I'm 5ft 8 and a lady friend was driving... I was seated at the back on our way to brc and it's really cramped. At our stop for gas at shell slex, I opted out and rode with another car.

You're prolly too large.

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Test drive, Test drive and test drive. Then decide. Stop making life complicated.

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^^ It's not as if I'm the only one complaining.

[jut703]

From my experience driving and riding the Fiesta, its rear seats feel like an afterthought in terms of space and comfort compared to the splendid driver's seat.

I still think it's one of the best subcompacts though, along with the CRDi Accent. The Jazz is just third on the list for me.


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^^ your probably too large as well.

[AG4]

^^ your probably too large as well.

Since I drive most of the time, even if I sit at the backseat I sit all the way back with my butt and back against the backrest, most of the time I also wear my seatbelt when I sit at the back.
I just realized how much extra room there is when I sit this way. Lol If I sit the same way as I do on a couch (with your butt halway down the seat), there's definitely less knee room for me. Lol

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Since I drive most of the time, even if I sit at the backseat I sit all the way back with my butt and back against the backrest, most of the time I also wear my seatbelt when I sit at the back.
I just realized how much extra room there is when I sit this way. Lol If I sit the same way as I do on a couch (with your butt halway down the seat), there's definitely less knee room for me. Lol

I don't know if it's just me but I can't say a seat if comfortable if I have to pick how I sit. That's just me...