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CarlisleGal · 09-24-2011, 12:56 PM

I bought my white CR-Z last weekend and I am LOVING it !!!

My biggest decision was whether to buy a manual or a CVT ... in the end I decided that I've shifted enough gears in my lifetime and went for the better mileage of the CVT.

After a week of driving, I'm convinced that this was the right choice for me.

I have a 17 mile commute to work on back roads, and I'm seeing trip mileages of around 40 mpg. After a week I still have half a tank of gas! I plan to top off the tank today and see if the actual numbers match the readouts.

The size and handling reminds me a lot of my first car ... a 1974 Honda Civic. (Yes, I am THAT old!) I have a vanity license plate ordered that will read "2011CR-Z" so I guess I am vain as well as old.

This is a great forum.... I read a lot of negative reviews on other sites, but reading the posts here from actual owners convinced me that purchasing a CR-Z was not going to be a huge mistake.

Scotty001 · 09-24-2011, 02:48 PM

Congrats and Welcome to the Forum.

Got a few PA owners here.

Varmint · 09-24-2011, 04:39 PM

Welcome to the forums.

Most important question: Steelers or Eagles?

artkozak1 · 09-24-2011, 04:49 PM

Steelers for me

Varmint · 09-24-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artkozak1

Steelers for me

Exemplary

Verch · 09-24-2011, 05:01 PM

Steelers all the way.....second post, but necessary...lol....I made my final decision as well after coming here and reading from actual owners...Mine will be a week old as of this coming Monday...Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine....

CarlisleGal · 09-24-2011, 05:33 PM

My roots are in western PA ... so .... GO STEALERS !!!

Just filled up my car and after 263 miles, my true average MPG is 42.2 (5 MPG higher than the displayed stats). AWESOME !!!.

Verch · 09-24-2011, 06:11 PM

Nice....I have not had to fill mine yet...sad to say, but I am actually anxious to have to go to the pumps for the first time..

TallyBlue · 09-24-2011, 07:37 PM

Yeah, gas pumps aren't so painful anymore! CarlisleGal your mileage will get better as the car gets broke in, enjoy and welcome!

GaZoom · 09-24-2011, 10:10 PM

Congrats!

Three "e"'s right?

09-24-2011, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
CarlisleGal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2	New Owner I bought my white CR-Z last weekend and I am LOVING it !!! My biggest decision was whether to buy a manual or a CVT ... in the end I decided that I've shifted enough gears in my lifetime and went for the better mileage of the CVT. After a week of driving, I'm convinced that this was the right choice for me. I have a 17 mile commute to work on back roads, and I'm seeing trip mileages of around 40 mpg. After a week I still have half a tank of gas! I plan to top off the tank today and see if the actual numbers match the readouts. The size and handling reminds me a lot of my first car ... a 1974 Honda Civic. (Yes, I am THAT old!) I have a vanity license plate ordered that will read "2011CR-Z" so I guess I am vain as well as old. This is a great forum.... I read a lot of negative reviews on other sites, but reading the posts here from actual owners convinced me that purchasing a CR-Z was not going to be a huge mistake.

09-24-2011, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
GaZoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	Congrats! Three "e"'s right? __________________ (9/3/2011) 2011 SSM CR-Z EX 6MT #016131 avg 37/43 mpg

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09-24-2011, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
CarlisleGal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2	My roots are in western PA ... so .... GO STEALERS !!! Just filled up my car and after 263 miles, my true average MPG is 42.2 (5 MPG higher than the displayed stats). AWESOME !!!.