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r000m101 · Yesterday, 10:42 AM

I've been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join. I currently drive a 2011 Acura TSX 6MT but I've been contemplating buying a used CR-Z 6MT. I really like the white ones. I found two - one base and the other EX - for about $1000 apart. I did my homework and know the difference between the two but is the extra money worth it for the EX? I drove an EX a couple weeks ago but wasn't able to drive the base. I like the stereo on the EX - it drowns out the road noise. Any advice you can give will be appreciated. Thanks!

Shanghaidilly · Yesterday, 03:10 PM

I guess it just depends. If you are a true audiophile, even though the sound system in the EX is way better than the base, it probably won't live up to a top of the line aftermarket system. But if you're like me, couldn't tell the difference between high end and top of the line, and would have no intentions of replacing the sound system, then the EX sound system is worth the $$.

There's a lot of features on the EX that is well worth that $1000, IMO. The ones that come to mind are the LED DRL's, HID headlights, and the fog lights (these are $250 each, so would be half of that $1K right there).

HondaHolly · Yesterday, 04:59 PM

I think the extras on the EX would be worth it in your case. I have an EX and enjoy all of them.. especially the subwoofer in the back. This is also my first car with HID headlights. I will never go back to halogens! These HIDs are just so great at night

Geopardy · Yesterday, 05:12 PM

Welcome to the forum r000mie!

I think the EX features are worth the extra money (hence why I bought one) One thing, I don't know where you're from, but in the U.S. we only got the LED DRLs as of the 2013 model year. Most of the rest of it has been around for the other model years.

Hope to see you as an owner soon.

Hellionz · Yesterday, 05:45 PM

ex

CR-Z Canadian · Yesterday, 10:00 PM

Ceteris paribus, EX for the difference. But if there are other reasons (condition, mileage, existing mods on the base) for the minimal up-charge, they take precedence in your decision-making.

Unless you plan to mod the car so much that you will remove many of the upgrades that come with the EX, that is. But that doesn't sound like what you describe. Now, hang around here long enough, and we WILL change that, but that's another story.

Welcome to the forum. Hope you find the right car for you!

Yesterday, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
r000m101 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1	New here, looking for buying advice I've been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join. I currently drive a 2011 Acura TSX 6MT but I've been contemplating buying a used CR-Z 6MT. I really like the white ones. I found two - one base and the other EX - for about $1000 apart. I did my homework and know the difference between the two but is the extra money worth it for the EX? I drove an EX a couple weeks ago but wasn't able to drive the base. I like the stereo on the EX - it drowns out the road noise. Any advice you can give will be appreciated. Thanks!

Yesterday, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shanghaidilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 155	I guess it just depends. If you are a true audiophile, even though the sound system in the EX is way better than the base, it probably won't live up to a top of the line aftermarket system. But if you're like me, couldn't tell the difference between high end and top of the line, and would have no intentions of replacing the sound system, then the EX sound system is worth the $$. There's a lot of features on the EX that is well worth that $1000, IMO. The ones that come to mind are the LED DRL's, HID headlights, and the fog lights (these are $250 each, so would be half of that $1K right there). __________________ 2012 EX CVT Milano Red - 35% Formula 1 Pinnacle tint, Black/Grey leather Clazzio's, iJDMTOY LED interior and plate lights, Aries 3D floor liners, no performance tuning until the warranty runs out.

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Hellionz Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 1,115	ex __________________ Build Sig:2011 PWP CVT w/Nav, Webasto 321L Sunroof, 18" Styluz Rims, JR Supercharger, Blk Leather Clazzio, iJDMTOY LeDs, Aries Mats, Duraflex Lip, Leather Dr Panels, 6 Polk Spkrs 1JL stck Sub Enclsre, 5ch RF Amp, 10000k GARAX HID, T1R Side Mirrs, (have eibach Coilovers, rotors & brakes but not installed) more 2 come

Yesterday, 10:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian CR-Z Forum Librarian Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,387	Ceteris paribus, EX for the difference. But if there are other reasons (condition, mileage, existing mods on the base) for the minimal up-charge, they take precedence in your decision-making. Unless you plan to mod the car so much that you will remove many of the upgrades that come with the EX, that is. But that doesn't sound like what you describe. Now, hang around here long enough, and we WILL change that, but that's another story. Welcome to the forum. Hope you find the right car for you! __________________ Eco Stig SOME SAY, that when he gets into his car, he plugs the IMA cable into his left ear … but no one can tell who is charging whom!

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