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machinevision · 12-09-2011, 08:15 AM

Hi. Just got a 2011 CR-Z EX with 7k miles on it. Love it so far.

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I was going to buy a new Fit for daily commuting, but tested the CR-Z just to see if it was any good. I couldn't believe how good the shifter and clutch are. It's great in the curves, and has enough power to keep from being boring.

I'm coming from a 2006 GTI with power adders, so the torque difference is pretty shocking. It's definitely no GTI as far as power, but it handles just as well as the GTI did.

Thanks.

Scotty001 · 12-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Hey, congrats and Welcome to the forum..

CR-Z Canadian · 12-09-2011, 08:37 PM

Hello and welcome!
That's a pretty fair assessment of the car - what it lacks in power it more than makes up for in terms of fun and frugality. It's simply sex without guilt!

EatsBrains · 12-09-2011, 11:34 PM

Lol yea probably the best way I've heard it put "simply sex without guilt". Welcome!!

dfair · 12-10-2011, 08:09 AM

Welcome to the forum Machinevision.

sleighman · 12-10-2011, 03:01 PM

Hello and welcome. If you think it is good now put some springs, wheels and better tires and your jaw will drop. I tested a Gti and it was hella nice but the CRZ won out on looks. and dash design

xxxsteven · 12-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new CRZ! You are in for some great times behind the wheel!

machinevision · 12-11-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleighman

Hello and welcome. If you think it is good now put some springs, wheels and better tires and your jaw will drop. I tested a Gti and it was hella nice but the CRZ won out on looks. and dash design

I'm going to try not to mod it. My GTI was a blast, but certain days I hated the way it rode. The CRZ is very comfortable, going to try and leave it that way.

The dash/interior is actually what sold me on the CRZ. I didn't expect to like the car (I was going to buy a new Fit), but I sat in one and was blown away by the stereo in the EX. The gauge cluster is crazy, but I like it. And the interior quality shocked me, I've always been disappointed in Honda interior quality. The salesman told me the CRZ is the only Honda in NA made in Japan?

Excoastie · 12-14-2011, 07:01 AM

congrats and Welcome to the forum

Exco

12-09-2011, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
machinevision Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5	New guy in Louisville Hi. Just got a 2011 CR-Z EX with 7k miles on it. Love it so far. [IMG] I was going to buy a new Fit for daily commuting, but tested the CR-Z just to see if it was any good. I couldn't believe how good the shifter and clutch are. It's great in the curves, and has enough power to keep from being boring. I'm coming from a 2006 GTI with power adders, so the torque difference is pretty shocking. It's definitely no GTI as far as power, but it handles just as well as the GTI did. Thanks.

12-09-2011, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,333	Hello and welcome! That's a pretty fair assessment of the car - what it lacks in power it more than makes up for in terms of fun and frugality. It's simply sex without guilt! __________________ YES, it's fast. And NO, you can't drive it!

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12-09-2011, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
EatsBrains Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 11	Lol yea probably the best way I've heard it put "simply sex without guilt". Welcome!!

12-10-2011, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
sleighman Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 986	Hello and welcome. If you think it is good now put some springs, wheels and better tires and your jaw will drop. I tested a Gti and it was hella nice but the CRZ won out on looks. and dash design