New EX 6MT PWP

[gozoner]

After having trouble finding a CR-Z in Los Angeles and after getting some search support that didn't pan out, I gave up finding a EX 6MT in Los Angeles and just bought one from Boston, at Bernardi, sight unseen. Put money down a week ago, flew to Boston to pick it up yesterday and am currently driving it back. Early observations:

1. Wow, 'Sport' mode is way more fun than I had expected (or experienced in my test drive)
2. There is zero power in 'Econ' in 6th gear at freeway speeds
3. Nearly fifteen hours in the saddle today; the seat isn't bad.
4. The rubble strips bordering I-80 are a life saver for a fact, I know.
5. The MPG meter isn't accurate to its precision; happily the MPG meter is low
6. How do those hyper-milers go it?! Not averaging 70 mph, surely.
7. There are a sh*t load of bugs in the US of A

Also, I was really treated well at the dealer. Smoothest car transaction I ever had; even though I was worried out-of-my-mind that I would fly from LA to BOS only to find some problem. No problem. The salesman picked me up at the train station and drove me to the lot (a giant Honda dealer with quite a few CR-Zs). I presented my check, signed the paper work, attached a temporary CA window, got a car introduction, took a picture and drove off. Really a pleasure. Paul Wisdom was the salesman.

Currently near Lincoln NE, last night in PA - nearly 1,000 miles today. 1,600 to home

[ShazzNADES]

Wow and I thought I was crazy for thinking about flying to oakland from so cal when I was looking for a silver 6spd. I ended up settling for a white one out here but I don't regret it, you're gonna love it. Have a safe trip back!

[GaZoom]

Congratz and welcome!

Wishing you happy trails and home safe

[romiata]

Excellent find- and a road trip to enjoy, too! Congrats on your Z

[gordonfc]

You will find your MPG will improve as the engine is 'broken in'. Also the traction on the tires improves after a few 100 miles driving.
Did you make it from Boston to L.A on 4 fill ups + the original full tank ?

[gozoner]

Still driving. Today NE to UT (near NV), 1000 miles. Through the Rockies, where I got my highest MPG yet (41.7 - this car likes to climb) and had a blast coasting back down. MPG not so good in NE (head wind, cold temps, up hill to Denver) nor in Utah (up and down). Speed limits at 75 mph and, in Utah, 80 mph!

[Jakecrxsi]

Take pictures if you can, and welcome.

[TallyBlue]

What am awesome way to break yourself in to the car Welcome to the owners club and enjoy your ride! And yeah, hope you can post some pix soon.

[CR-Z Canadian]

Congrats on the purchase - glad it went so smoothly.
Have a safe journey, and keep giving us the updates!

[gozoner]

Okay, back in Santa Barbara! UT, AZ, NV and CA today (just ~600 miles). Car needs a wash tonight (darn bugs) and some pictures!