Test drove a new CRZ...

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
03/02/2014 at 17:29 • Filed to: None

First time driving one since the engine/battery/motor upgrade. It was phoenominal.

Was it muscle car fast? No. Did it have sports car handling? No. Does it get a bajillion MPG? No. But it was still more than well versed in all the above fields, and would make a helluva DD. If I can get my transfer and I get the raise that comes with it, I very well may invest in one!

DISCUSSION (29)

Nibby > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:32

Do you remember Shant? He drives one

Soloburrito > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:32

Have you considered the Fiesta ST?

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Nibby
03/02/2014 at 17:38

What happened to him?

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:38

No, Fiesta ST bro.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Nibby
03/02/2014 at 17:41

Of course I do! Lol

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
03/02/2014 at 17:42

Can't use the HOV lane with the Fiesta. And I'd get the same mileage as the Si. No reason to trade in for one of those.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
03/02/2014 at 17:44

He's still on oppo+. I've linked this to him :)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Soloburrito
03/02/2014 at 17:44

I have. But half the reason for the CRZ is to be able to use the HOV lane for my commute. My Si is faster and gets the same mpg as the ST.

jy15btx > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:46

I thought about getting one for a while but couldnt find one in a price range. Hope you can get one!

Jayhawk Jake > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:46

I've driven one.

It's okay. If I ignore the price, I like it a bunch and would consider buying one. But when I look at the price, meh. It doesn't really stand out in any way.

Power? Meh, it's not bad but the Sonic turbo gets more, the Abarth gets more, and the Fiesta ST gets a lot more.

MPG? It should shine here, and it's certainly not bad, but it's not that much better than the competition.

Utility? No backseat ruins the car IMO. Once again Sonic, Fiesta, and Abarth are all better.

All in all it's not really a bad car, it's just not competitive for the price unless you really want a Honda. I think if the MSRPs were $2,000 less it'd be appealing, but at it's price point it gets a big whopping 'meh'

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:47

What qualifies a car for use in an HOV lane?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > jy15btx
03/02/2014 at 17:50

Thanks man! I hope you're able to one soon too :)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
03/02/2014 at 17:51

Hybrid with the special hybrid plates.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Jayhawk Jake
03/02/2014 at 17:54

I mean it's faster and gets better mileage than those cars. I dunno why the EPA doesn't reflect it but most average high 30s, and the 0-60 is under 8 now.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:56

Those are a thing? Hm.

Now I'm conflicted.

The ST is probably so much more fun though...

Jayhawk Jake > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 17:57

It's on par with the other cars on speed, all are under 8s to 60. It does win on mileage.

I'm not saying it's a bad choice, it's just 'meh' to me at the price. I could take it or leave it. If I was looking for a 3 door hatch-like car in the sub $25,000 range, I'd probably go for the Fiat 500 Abarth over the CRZ.

shinsen > Brian Silvestro
03/02/2014 at 18:06

meh...let me just think, this doesn't really matter!

Brian Silvestro > shinsen
03/02/2014 at 18:07

*throws papers in the air*

Kinja'd!!!

shinsen > Brian Silvestro
03/02/2014 at 18:08

lol

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
03/02/2014 at 18:23

Not really. From a handling standpoint, te CRZ handled a lot like my Si. It was impressive.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Jayhawk Jake
03/02/2014 at 18:25

That is the top competitor for me. But that HOV lane privilege is very appealing to me. Gives me the ability to skip a lot of traffic in the morning.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 18:25

You should probably test drive an ST.

Milky > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 18:37

Only has two seats …. still FWD.

Its something that is impractical when it should be practical.

fhrblig > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 18:53

I love how people say the CR-Z sucks because it isn't fast enough. I had an '87 CRX, and the CR-Z is pretty close to it in spirit. Decent handling, good mpg, not that quick, still fun. Except you might not be killed instantly if you get t-boned in a CR-Z.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Milky
03/02/2014 at 18:56

Uh... Even without back seats, it's still got a huge rear hatch area.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > fhrblig
03/02/2014 at 18:58

People wanted a 6 second 0-60 and 50mpg. I don't really know any car that's capable of that except MAYBE high end plugins. I think if people could be realistic about what it is, they'd see the value.

fhrblig > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 19:00

They probably should have attempted an Si version with a little turbo or something, but I'm fine with the CR-Z as it is. I'm just guessing, but I have a feeling the Si versions of the CRX were not the ones they sold the most of.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > fhrblig
03/02/2014 at 19:08

Actually it woulda cost minimal to make an Si version. Just replace the first gen L15 (valve deactivation VTEC, first gen Fit) with the second gen L15 (high cam VTEC, second gen Fit) and tune it up to like 130hp. That would give it 145-150hp after adding the battery. Lighten it up a bit more and you'd have a badass DD/auto-x machine.

jy15btx > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/02/2014 at 20:39

Ehhh this was a few years ago. Now Im looking to save up for either a new Mustang or the new Colorado. Though the fiance just saw the Renegade.....................lol