Tips on Buying Cars: Honda Jazz/Fit or Ford Fiesta ?, honda jazz fit, ford fiesta

Question
Hi Jeremy, i would like to ask you a question about a car i want to buy. I'm thinking between Honda Jazz/fit 2009 or ford fiesta 2009. They are both great and had great reviews but i don't know what to chose. The fiesta is more stylish but i feel that the jazz is more reliable and better made. The price is nearly the same i like bought to be all include so i can't decide. I really need help about this. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Jan,

Thanks for your question.  A few years ago, I would have told you definitely go with the Honda for reliability and resale value down the road.  However, in today's auto market the American made autos are so well made that their reliability can stand up to any other automaker in its class.  I would not worry about the reliability of either of those two vehicles.  I would simply go on which you like more and which you will be happier with over the time of your ownership.  If you like the Fiesta because of its stylish looks, then I would say if you think you will be happier with it over the long haul, then go with it.  It is really 100% up to you and no one else.  The reliability of the vehicles will be the same.

Hope this helps.

Thanks - JB