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I don`t know much about Jazzes, but both MIA and MIM Precisions from 2008 onwards I`ve found to just feel much nicer to play, particularly the MIMs.
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This. I've owned 3 MIM basses with dates ranging from 2004 through to 2014, and played all sorts in between, and while my old Deluxe Active P is a cracking example, the general trend I've noticed is that the newer stuff is better quality.
When it comes to MIM vs MIA all of the above points are valid. I haven't ever been able to justiy the extra expense of the American series because I'm not in a band or gigging, but if you're on the circuit a couple of nights a week it would definitely be a sound investment. Just make sure the differences sound/feel good to you before you decide for sure.