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NukeeZoid · 10-28-2011, 08:41 AM

Hey guys,

I'm Eugene and i'm checking in all the way from Malaysia.

I'm currently driving a JDM DC5 Type-R and I'm seriously considering switching to the CRZ.

Malaysia will be getting its first batch (yes, we are a tad bit slow when it comes to embracing the Hybrid market) of CRZ's next week.

My dad is the General Manager of a Honda dealership and i'll have first dibs on the car.

Just wondering, and wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, would it be a good idea to sell off my DC5 and get the CRZ? I know its 2 totally different vehicles with totally different focuses, but will i be disappointed?

Appreciate all the feedback.

CR-Z Canadian · 10-28-2011, 05:31 PM

Firstly, hello and welcome to the forum.
I cannot help you on the car-swap, but I think you'll find most of us (coming from a huge variety of other cars) are very happy we made the change to the CR-Z.
With your Honda connection, I'd be interested to see how the car sells in the Malay market. We have some Australian members here, waiting their first shipment as well.
Do you know yet, what models you are getting? There are some major differences between what Honda has offered in various markets (see: Differences in USDM, EDM, JDM CR-Z )
Good luck with your decision!

dfair · 10-29-2011, 05:31 AM

Hello

NukeeZoid · 10-30-2011, 12:02 PM

we're getting the JDM CRZ.

first batch of test cars will be in next week. aching to try one.

anything i should look out for when testing the car?

SD_CRZ · 10-30-2011, 12:23 PM

Welcome
I can't personally compare the two cars but you'll be able to after you drive the CR-Z a bit.
Check out your blind spots, make sure you're comfortable with them because I know some people have difficulty with them.

CR-Z Canadian · 10-30-2011, 08:25 PM

Yes, check your mirror settings to counter the poor rearward visibility.
And be prepared for lots of looks from passers by!

NukeeZoid · 10-31-2011, 07:13 AM

im definitely digging the looks of the CRZ. its a looker for sure.

however, going from 220bhp to something with 122bhp only might be too much of a system shock.

i'm definitely interested to know what those of you with S2k's or RSX's think about the drive.

CRX-SiRT · 10-31-2011, 10:08 AM

Hello and welcome...

NukeeZoid · 11-28-2011, 10:09 PM

Just wanted to share a picture of my DC5 Type-R at the Sepang International Circuit. For those of you that follow the Formula-1 races will probably recognize or know which track I'm talking about.

JDM909 · 11-29-2011, 02:45 AM

I went from a bone-stock USDM S14.1 to this, so the power shock wasn't too bad for me; there's guys on here that've gone from much higher powered cars though, and they love the CR-Z as much as anyone!

Hope you decide to make the switch. I haven't regretted it, and I don't think you will either

10-28-2011, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
NukeeZoid Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	Greetings! All the way from Malaysia! Hey guys, I'm Eugene and i'm checking in all the way from Malaysia. I'm currently driving a JDM DC5 Type-R and I'm seriously considering switching to the CRZ. Malaysia will be getting its first batch (yes, we are a tad bit slow when it comes to embracing the Hybrid market) of CRZ's next week. My dad is the General Manager of a Honda dealership and i'll have first dibs on the car. Just wondering, and wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, would it be a good idea to sell off my DC5 and get the CRZ? I know its 2 totally different vehicles with totally different focuses, but will i be disappointed? Appreciate all the feedback.

10-28-2011, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,333	Firstly, hello and welcome to the forum. I cannot help you on the car-swap, but I think you'll find most of us (coming from a huge variety of other cars) are very happy we made the change to the CR-Z. With your Honda connection, I'd be interested to see how the car sells in the Malay market. We have some Australian members here, waiting their first shipment as well. Do you know yet, what models you are getting? There are some major differences between what Honda has offered in various markets (see: Differences in USDM, EDM, JDM CR-Z ) Good luck with your decision! __________________ YES, it's fast. And NO, you can't drive it!

10-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,333	Yes, check your mirror settings to counter the poor rearward visibility. And be prepared for lots of looks from passers by! __________________ YES, it's fast. And NO, you can't drive it!

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10-30-2011, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
NukeeZoid Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	we're getting the JDM CRZ. first batch of test cars will be in next week. aching to try one. anything i should look out for when testing the car?

10-30-2011, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
SD_CRZ Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 27	Welcome I can't personally compare the two cars but you'll be able to after you drive the CR-Z a bit. Check out your blind spots, make sure you're comfortable with them because I know some people have difficulty with them.

10-31-2011, 07:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
NukeeZoid Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	im definitely digging the looks of the CRZ. its a looker for sure. however, going from 220bhp to something with 122bhp only might be too much of a system shock. i'm definitely interested to know what those of you with S2k's or RSX's think about the drive.

11-28-2011, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
NukeeZoid Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	Just wanted to share a picture of my DC5 Type-R at the Sepang International Circuit. For those of you that follow the Formula-1 races will probably recognize or know which track I'm talking about.

11-29-2011, 02:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
JDM909 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The 909 Posts: 45	I went from a bone-stock USDM S14.1 to this, so the power shock wasn't too bad for me; there's guys on here that've gone from much higher powered cars though, and they love the CR-Z as much as anyone! Hope you decide to make the switch. I haven't regretted it, and I don't think you will either