I bought this car knowing the drawbacks. But something about it caught my eye when my dad first got his. It was honestly love at first sight. Yes, I love my car.
1. It does get a bit dirty. I'm used to it but I can see how this gets on owners' nerves! 2. The infotainment system is a bit of a problem. I have a 2015 and it has the same one as yours. One could go aftermarket I guess but I don't know how to go about that. 3. No center console is a bit bizarre. One can get one to go in there and remedy that situation! 4. The earlier CR-Zs had white seats. Later ones got darker seats (mine has red and black on it). 5. This is the biggest flaw! One could remedy that with a supercharger (HPD dept. did make a kit to boost the CR-Z up quite a bit), turbocharger or a K swap (if one is willing to be bold to put a K20 or K24 in there. Someone once put a Type R engine in one...)
I love hearing your thoughts on it all!! I appreciate your info, and also yeahh i saw the K20/24 swaps and they are absolutely insane haha Smash that Subscribe button if you love the CRZ though ill have more content on it very soon
Bro,with $190 you can get a nice indash 9" screen that's build specifically for our crz's. I got mine on ebay amd it works perfectly,even got a backup camera
I suppose they're legit. Didn't really think much about the console, but not much I actually care about. I don't have problems with the dirt spot or dirty seats, but I keep it clean anyway.
A great car, looks good and serves my purposes. I'm fine with hp, might not be fast, but it still feels kinda quick when using sport, but not like I'm gonna be racing or anything, so hp/top speeds isn't all that relevant for me, however they're appreciated.
Fellow 2011 owner here! My theory on the center console is that the CR-Z is one of those rare North American market cars that was designed as a manual first with the auto being an option, and chances are the majority of them in the world have a stick. The lack of center armrest gives you plenty of room to shift and actuate the parking brake which is more important when you don't have a P. I believe you'll see the oem and aftermarket center consoles fold up out of the way because of this. I do agree that sometimes I'd really like a perch for my elbow on highway stints!
I think it's more because of the parking brake that they didn't add a center console/arm rest. Btw I actually noticed most crz's are automatic almost rare to see a manual 6 speed.
Definitely worth the extra money buying a 2013 or newer just for the black interior. My only real complaint is visibility while merging onto the highway on certain on ramps. In terms of speed the 0-60 leaves much to be desired but it’s zippy. Do you have yours lowered or did you increase tire size? Can’t tell by the angle of the video
I just have beefy tires on at the moment since its winter in Canada. As well as I would 100% agree on its worth it but there are so few on the market its a little tougher to just get a 2013. So I just went with the best deal.
@@eye_incense2394 You know the struggle perfectly then haha Yeahh the bigger tires do look dope though I agree. plus makes the car a BREEZE to drive with in the snow
My sad face thing about my 2013 CR-Z is that it isn’t equipped with Apple CarPlay, which lets cars connected via Bluetooth play without a cable. I have to plug in to play Apple Music or Spotify. And lots of times when I plug in, I get an Unsupported error. I restart the entertainment system to fix the problem. I’ll need to go to an audio shop for a permanent fix. $$$ For an $18000 USD car I can’t complain. I’ve got 159K commuter miles and have one minor leak to fix. It’s more fun to drive than the 2009 Mini Cv I had previously. Corners and accelerates better than the $29K Mini! And the Mini broke a lot, twice had it towed.
100% I would recommend this as a first car! and i have had 0 issues with the battery, I have heard if you use the Econ mode it relies more on the battery so I've just stuck to using Normal and sport mode just to be on the safe side.
Just subbed up. Looking forward to your next video on the CR-Z. My misses has a CR-Z GT SAT NAVI. Uk version on a 2012 plate. Have to agree about the power. Such a shame, but great fun to drive🤩🤩
@@derrickjoness your not wrong. K20 put in one in the uk with full carbon front end, plus carbon bootlid. Running 240 plus bhp. I have just purchased & waiting for its arrival, a CR-Z Mugen RZ. 🤩🤩😜
Its not a sports car, don't buy it for speed. The HP is better in the 13-16 models though. I love it. I hsd a 95 civic ex coupe that got stolen, and the 13 crz ex was the best thing I could find to replace it with the same feel. Both were manual transmission, this one gets a bit better mileage.
my concerns about my white 2015 are: the expensive is to improve stock pieces like: smart screen +200€ + 2u cassing 90€, intake 300€ to 400€, exahust, +500€ to 700€... poor visibility in rear no space for rear passengers being a 2+2 no way to manipulate rear stock suspension dificulty to find replacement if anything goes wrong, because only 3000 car have beain sold here in spain in 10 years. i have to check in 3 diferent honda car dealerships to find a single pollen air filter... all rest is good. have a good engine, is very fun to drive and have good fuel gestion if you don't full throttle all day in sport mode.
I am assuming you already pressed aux, you can also connect to usb in the compartment under the radio. and another tip is if you're using Spotify and have apple music i found that apple music interfered with Spotify so maybe try deleting apple music. I hope this helps!! lmk if it helps you out!!
@@derrickjoness i tried using both the aux and the usb output but i was also trying to use youtube for music cause thats all i ever use to hear music on my phone, so ill try spotify and see if that works, thank you! I didnt expect someone to reply so quickly, i really appreciate that brotha
This car is faster than my current car... So for me this will feel considerably faster, the 0-60 on these is 10s or just under I believe whilst mine is a solid 13... Also a Honda, but I enjoy that car and it is perfect on highways but I've really been looking to buy the crz... Theres something about it I just like
For power, you just have to manage your battery boost by staying in gear, though it's easier in a manual transmission. It's not gonna win any drag races, but it's fairly quick from a stop. Love my 2012 6mt EX.
I pay $140 full coverage (with an at fault accident 3 years ago) my lowest quote was through State Farm at the basic point of $96/month, one step up with more coverage was $121/month and $140 for full coverage I’m 20 yrs old if that helps. I’m sure it would be cheaper for someone who has had more years of experience on the road!
My interior is black and shows no stains. The back of my car 🚙 only gets dirty after rain 🌧. My only problem is the soft padding in the door shows scuff marks and faded in parts.
Completely agree, I have heard the reason they get dirty so fast is because the foam under the fabric is dirty so when that gets wet it brings the stains up to the fabric
What I hate about it is the limited visibility I get from looking at the back of the car. First off, you can only see 3/4 of the back view plus, if you're driving on the highway with like a not so good weather (like rain and mud), the bottom window is gonna get so dirty that in the end, you're not going to see anything in back, unless a semi is right behind you... I also hate the horn but, its an easy fix... Btw, i prefer to plug my cellphone on the USB port of the radio. If u have apple music or like music that's downloaded directly onto ur phone, its super convenient. U get access to all ur playlists and all ur music on your radio. Overall, I fucking love this car so much tho
I don't have many complaints about this car and most of the ones I did have I fixed with oe or aftermarket parts but this is one of maybe three I am a very skilled driver and a semi-professional one as well so I'm well beyond a noob driver BUT I cannot tell you how many curbs and sidewalks I've jumped, alot of people complain about the back visibly I haven't really had that big of an issue yes the plastic divider on the hatch is annoying but I've never had much of an issue with visibly but the sides and front are another story, its almost impossible to see directly in front and beside the car its so low that other cars are not an issue but there is a good 3 to 5 ft on the sides of the car that is a blind spot and about 2 to 3 ft in the front
Honestly, the infotainment systems of the CR-Z have aged very poorly. In looks and technically. They were not even really well back then in their time. The basic one you got looks way more retro and futuristic, especially at night. Hence, I would not want an honda infotainment, even if someone would give it to me for free. The horsepower is the real downfall for me. But once you got accustomed to it it does not bother you really, as the car feels nimble and faster than it really is.
100% you're correct. Even though the Infotainment is shit I'm happy the Speakers are excellent though. I am happy you liked the video though! Stay Blessed!
Time to trade up to a 2013. My '13 has black interior, wax compensates for the hatch getting dirty, and there is plenty you can do to pull power out of them. Mine is pushing plenty for a daily and able to turn heads while doing it.
I don’t know your local price but that sounds a little high to me. For example since I assume you’re from the states I got mine for $7k cad with 98k Kilometres
I bought mine for gas mileage, and occasionally do amazingly (I've gotten over 50 mpg on 5 or 6 gas tanks - twice over 55 mpg, but that's not the norm). I wish they had designed it to focus on mileage or focus on speed.
The real problem is that as a hybrid its fuel economy is terrible it's also slow, really should have had a 1 liter turbocharged direct injection engine, but alas honda is waaay behind the times.
I don't know your expectations of fuel economy but to me 30 miles per gallon plus is pretty good from what I'm use to. but you are very right with it being slow haha
@@derrickjoness A basic spec Skoda fabia (family car) 1.0TSI gets 64.2mpg combined, 94bhp, 0-60 in 10.3sec cost about £11k new The CR-Z a 1.5lt + electric motor gets 56.5mpg combined, 119bhp 0-60 9.1sec and cost £21k new An Mazda MX-5 1.8 gets 40.4mpg combined, 124bhp, 0-60 9.9sec and cost new £15k Honda lost its way along time ago and didn't invest in new engine or EV technology, the CR-Z is a car made to meet tax reliefs and emmisons purposes only. Tbh most Asian car brands have lackluster and dated engine technology, however they have moved on to EVs.
@@derrickjoness Skoda is a VW group car and essentially the same as a VW Polo/Golf/Jetta/Rabbit??, Audi A3, Seat leon. Ford, PSA, GM also make excellent small turbocharged direct injection engines. Am not hating on the CR-Z I really do love it, but that's also why it's such a heartbreaker.
I’m attempting to buy a 2011 CR-Z previously had a lexus and just looking into honda since there’s way more after market and mods. Never heard of this car was going to get a 2006 coupe but found one in a so so price range.. 150k miles for 3500? What I also would like answered how are the mechanics of the car and is there an easy market for any issues? ofcourse if you take care of a car it will take care of you. Considering I’m buying used I just want to make sure I know what I’ll be getting myself into cause not everyone is honest and price is just too cheap to me
For the price I'm not to sure what they go for in your area but i got mine with 68k miles for 7k Canadian. and for the mechanics what's amazing about the CRZ is it shares pretty much all its parts with a Honda Fit so everyone should always have the parts for it. The one major issue people have with the 2011 is the IMA battery. I personally have not had any issues with it but i just wanted to note that i would just say avoid using ECON mode as that mode is hard on the battery. I hope This helped you out and if you have any more questions just ask and ill answer.
My son has a 2012 with about 80k miles. I’m worried about the hybrid battery. Has anyone heard how many miles the CRZ is getting, before it needs to be replaced?
Hey it all depends on how he drives and if he uses sport and eco mode a lot, as those use a lot more energy from the battery. but regardless I'm sure the time is coming soon as 80k miles is quite a bit.
mine is 2012..just bought last year but very lucky the previous owner alredy upgrade to leather seat.. & wont chnge to touch screen av systm coz the currnt player have nice look button.. just install reverse cam
Honestly you shouldn’t worry but let’s just say it does happen. It’s not that crazy expensive to fix if you ever actually do need to fix it. Don’t let scarcity stop you from buying it!
I love my 2011 CRZ but the seats are always dirty and there's no adjustable lumbar. the blindspots are pretty bad too. The styling and gas milage way outweigh the bad things.
In 2011 it was between this and the Nissan Juke! I guess in the long run I am glad I got the Juke! Faster and had a ton more room! Now I drive the most efficient Bolt EV! Thank you for your video Derrick!
I love the Juke haha I probably would of choose that it. It’s honestly so damn ugly but for some reason it looks so cool 😂 And the Bolt EV is always good save a lot on gas! Thanks for the comment!
1st thing you touched on. Get a 2013+ especially a 6mt. My issues that almost no one understands if you want a Honda to tune, look elsewhere unless you are able/willing to drop $6k+ buy another Honda! Lol
I have not had any problem personally but i try to avoid all problems with being light on the battery by not using econ mode at all because that relies heavily on the battery.
i read a loooot of post about and just 1 person have problems with it and it was a factory defect that honda change for guaranty. ima works great but eco and sport mode drains too quick, responsable and mild drive make battery recharge very fast and you are ready to sprint again xD.
Visibility is terrible though, and without rear camera, that sucks. I have one, and I wouldn't have bought it had the mirrors not made up for it. Cause the side mirrors give a lot of visibility that would be otherwise lacking.
2014 Honda CR-Z . Soft brake pumps at red light non existent : whole car jerks . Can’t floor it ever tires slide . My 2013 Honda Fit shoots like a bullet with perfect traction . Makes no noise . Honestly shameful that my fit sounds more sporty. Love my Crz’s aesthetic but it’s such a mom car
dude that thing is nothing... for example central console on Ali you may buy for a 30-50$ with usb hub and install in 15 min. dirty back? what matter? how it works on a long distance? how much cost maintenance and repairs... it only matter and I wand to found and understand before buy.
I wish I could give you an exact number but it just depends on how hard your drive the car. Because if you use Sport mode or eco mode it drains the battery more therefore the battery will not last as long
@@vishvahewage2343 no problem the market for cars at the moment is absolutely crazy! But I definitely recommend the car! The battery fix is not the most expensive anyways so don’t let that detour you from getting it 🤙🏼
Honestly each to their own but some issues you have mentioned I ever never experienced in 3 years with mine. My Crz is at around 160+HP with minor tweaks. Just beat a 2014 Type R yesterday. This car can 100% compete.
With out a doubt you can make the CRZ a quick car. I'm just speaking about it in the Stock form. I do love the car though don't get me wrong defiantly my favorite daily under 20k
Just walked past one of these in public today, never seen one before, instantly fell in love with the body design.. imagine of these with a sport trim, just slap the civic 1.5T in that bitch 😁. Maybe it's just me, but this body style has always been on of my favorites. Love the classic CRXs.
Never? I've seen only about 4 but definitely a rare car. I've seen a lot of cars north of $170k in recently. Sometimes 2-3 a day, but not much of these.
@@Dr23rippa Okay I like that actually, ill add that in to my next video and try it out. I accept your input! This is all just a learning game you know how life is. Stay Blessed
I'm buying a 2010 model but the only thing preventing me from getting it right now is the hybrid battery scares. How long does the hybrid battery last until you have to replace it with a new one ? Or does it last forever ? And does it put strain on the hybrid battery if you drive it in sport mode ? Those are my only concerns. I love the car though.
It last around 10 years or 100.000 km's (which comes first). There is no problem about using it in sport mode etc.. I have no idea about the battery cost but this model has a small battery compared to toyota models so it should be cheaper and you dont pay it regularly. Anyway did you bought the car its been 6 months since ur comment.
Good start honestly but most of what you described are "stock" issues that can easily be fixed Number one: could not agree more, I live in the sticks so its worse for me but I haven't found a good solution myself, mine is black so its harder to notice at 1st but I agree as soon as you pull out of the lot of a car wash it gets dust and crap on the back glass Number two I could NOT disagree more in fact this is one thing I think honda got PERFECT unlike honda at the time it was going away from "kiss"(keep it simple stupid) and putting power everything, unneeded and shitty and privacy and safety issue oe infotainment packages, heated seats, heated steering wheels? I mean really a huge rule of thumb when it comes to this stuff is oe SUCKS its a value addition meant to appeal to everyday consumers and normally an afterthought this is one of the few things where aftermarket isnt as good as oe but FAR FAR FAR better, NEVER buy a car based on this, buy a car based on reliability and the engine I got a 2013 ex for the rear veiw cam but I ONLY did this because it wasnt part of the navi package it was intergraded into the rear veiw mirror which I thought was cool, on of the 1st mods I did was put in a android head unit(NOT THAT ANDROID AUTO TRASH a REAL android head unit) In fact this was on of three major reasons besides the manual sporty aspect and the gas millage I bought this car was the fact it still followed kiss for the most part, I mean hell it doesn't even have power seats(2010 - 2014, the 15 and 16 model years got lots of these crap upgrades) Number three isn't correct I assume you mean a compartment and/or arm rest and there IS a center console that's what that plastic thing were the e brake and cup holder are is called but I agree honda even does that's why they released a oe arm rest it wasnt stock however until I believe the 15 model year but it should have been stock on all model years Number 4 I agree and honestly the only real complaint I have, I have a ex so I have the leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats but most of the seat is made from the same material and so are the "guards" I guess you would call them on the doors they are impossible to clean, they can be "cleaned up" but if you get a stain on it its impossible/almost impossible to get out without HARD SCRUBBING and hard core chemicals Number five is only stock and maybe auto, Ive done quite a few performance mods not just a air cleaner but real mods however I'm still na(naturally aspirated) and I would NOT call this car "fast" as in drag strip killer fast BUT I would say it's very respectable and very quick and a backroad killer to me this matter is subjective and misunderstood the engineering in this car is AMAZING its almost a perfect balance of power and eco and incredibly agile it wont win you any drag races but it rides like its on rails and is more than fast enough to be a beast on backroads mine with tire spin and shifting gets 0-60 in about 6 secs, 10 - 60 in less than 3 seconds and enough power to overtake an asshole that won't let you by on an uphill mnt pass Even a stock 11 with its crappy battery is still reasonably quick on backroads, I have a family member that has a stock 11 and I've driven in many times and while I can say for sure mine has a better turning radius(better wider tires), far less body roll(better not just sporter suspension upgrade) and a better battery and notably more power its stock still comparable just not as fast and tuned So in short for a normal consumer that has no knowledge about cars and doesn't plan on doing any work at all on it I can see your list as good. but the reason Im writing all this is its a shame that these reasons for the most part save the 1st and alongside the fact, its NOT a Prius and gets roughly the same mpg as other hatchbacks that are not hybrids is why it bombed on the market and doesn't have a strong aftermarket scene this car from reading the white papers and having a background in engineering it is cutting edge even to this day as old as it is honda which on the consumer side is normally VERY conservative took a risk with this car and it's sad they won't ever do something like this again, I think alot of people forget because of all the ricer honda civics out there that honda is a VERY well known and respected company in racing in fact Id argue they are MORE famous for their racing divisions than the eco ones like honda civics and the like just not as well known, this car was engineered in part by hondas racing division and the hybrid part was modeled on the insight on of the best and first hybrids to come to market(1999 was the 1st year) years before it was a thing and a year before the Prius while I personally think it was a after thought and crap its one of the few cars that has a "offical" forced induction package that is engineered by HPD and this is a BIG deal forced induction on eco cars is becoming a thing and its not really uncommon for factery tuned proformance cars such as the audi tt to come with forced induction what is rare is it being offered as a offical package and built by a dedicated highly respected racing division and backed by the factory warrenty this car had so much potentioal but people ether thought it was to slow or not eco enough and bought it because it was a sport compact execpting a mustang or a eco car and were expecting a Prius and both sides were disapointed it was nether It may sound like I'm a fan body and in some ways I am, but it's not due to blind loyalty its because I respect the engineering of honda they really were top of the line, but not so much anymore sadly
That blue paint looks nice in the low light
Oh yeahh completely agree!!
I bought this car knowing the drawbacks. But something about it caught my eye when my dad first got his. It was honestly love at first sight. Yes, I love my car.
They did make an OEM armrest, which has a compartment to store things. I have one, and it’s well worth the money.
Oh that’s amazing to know!!! Thanks so much for the heads up!! Damn I’m upset I never knew this.
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!
Armrest was an optional extra. Cost around £80 or so in UK.
@@projectnorahlyne1018 you can get it for 10$s from china
@@dexterrr9163 yep you will get them cheaper. Only reason I put it on her, was it was on the original bill of sale when we purchased the car.
Yup, OEM one is still available from College Hills Honda
1. It does get a bit dirty. I'm used to it but I can see how this gets on owners' nerves!
2. The infotainment system is a bit of a problem. I have a 2015 and it has the same one as yours. One could go aftermarket I guess but I don't know how to go about that.
3. No center console is a bit bizarre. One can get one to go in there and remedy that situation!
4. The earlier CR-Zs had white seats. Later ones got darker seats (mine has red and black on it).
5. This is the biggest flaw! One could remedy that with a supercharger (HPD dept. did make a kit to boost the CR-Z up quite a bit), turbocharger or a K swap (if one is willing to be bold to put a K20 or K24 in there. Someone once put a Type R engine in one...)
I love hearing your thoughts on it all!! I appreciate your info, and also yeahh i saw the K20/24 swaps and they are absolutely insane haha
Smash that Subscribe button if you love the CRZ though ill have more content on it very soon
Bro,with $190 you can get a nice indash 9" screen that's build specifically for our crz's. I got mine on ebay amd it works perfectly,even got a backup camera
all your complaints are legit and i share them...but nevertheless i love my crz
Same and I wouldn't trade it for anything in its price range
I suppose they're legit. Didn't really think much about the console, but not much I actually care about. I don't have problems with the dirt spot or dirty seats, but I keep it clean anyway.
A great car, looks good and serves my purposes. I'm fine with hp, might not be fast, but it still feels kinda quick when using sport, but not like I'm gonna be racing or anything, so hp/top speeds isn't all that relevant for me, however they're appreciated.
SAME!
Fellow 2011 owner here! My theory on the center console is that the CR-Z is one of those rare North American market cars that was designed as a manual first with the auto being an option, and chances are the majority of them in the world have a stick. The lack of center armrest gives you plenty of room to shift and actuate the parking brake which is more important when you don't have a P. I believe you'll see the oem and aftermarket center consoles fold up out of the way because of this. I do agree that sometimes I'd really like a perch for my elbow on highway stints!
I think it's more because of the parking brake that they didn't add a center console/arm rest. Btw I actually noticed most crz's are automatic almost rare to see a manual 6 speed.
Lol a manual transmission is the reason they didn’t add a center console?
I own a 2015. Great, and rare car. Rarer than Aston Martins, Ferraris and the like nowadays, which I've been seeing a lot of lately.
I bought a center console aftermarket from eBay...mine is already 155k miles still luv it
Its such a great reliable car. I am going to check out the aftermarket center console too
The entertainment is driving itself
Save the entertainment for the home.
I’m learning to drive and my dad has this car. Feel like the biting point is really small as it’s the only car I’ve stalled in lmao.
You got it just keep on trying and appreciate you're learning a skill that is slowly dying.
Definitely worth the extra money buying a 2013 or newer just for the black interior. My only real complaint is visibility while merging onto the highway on certain on ramps. In terms of speed the 0-60 leaves much to be desired but it’s zippy. Do you have yours lowered or did you increase tire size? Can’t tell by the angle of the video
I just have beefy tires on at the moment since its winter in Canada. As well as I would 100% agree on its worth it but there are so few on the market its a little tougher to just get a 2013. So I just went with the best deal.
@@derrickjoness I dig the look with bigger tires, it’s winter here in Boston too I’m considering following your lead
@@eye_incense2394 You know the struggle perfectly then haha Yeahh the bigger tires do look dope though I agree. plus makes the car a BREEZE to drive with in the snow
@@derrickjoness what size/brand of tire do you have?
My sad face thing about my 2013 CR-Z is that it isn’t equipped with Apple CarPlay, which lets cars connected via Bluetooth play without a cable. I have to plug in to play Apple Music or Spotify. And lots of times when I plug in, I get an Unsupported error. I restart the entertainment system to fix the problem. I’ll need to go to an audio shop for a permanent fix. $$$
For an $18000 USD car I can’t complain. I’ve got 159K commuter miles and have one minor leak to fix. It’s more fun to drive than the 2009 Mini Cv I had previously. Corners and accelerates better than the $29K Mini! And the Mini broke a lot, twice had it towed.
Yeahh bro the CRZ is so fun!! And if it had Apple car play it would be to perfect lol. But that would happen to a mini they are shittttt 😂
Would u recommend it to be my first car? Is the battery a problem?
100% I would recommend this as a first car! and i have had 0 issues with the battery, I have heard if you use the Econ mode it relies more on the battery so I've just stuck to using Normal and sport mode just to be on the safe side.
thhanks bro, good informative video
Thanks for the comment bro!
Just subbed up. Looking forward to your next video on the CR-Z. My misses has a CR-Z GT SAT NAVI. Uk version on a 2012 plate. Have to agree about the power. Such a shame, but great fun to drive🤩🤩
Agree and if you're crazy enough you can put a bigger engine in it for MORE POWERRRR haha
@@derrickjoness your not wrong. K20 put in one in the uk with full carbon front end, plus carbon bootlid. Running 240 plus bhp. I have just purchased & waiting for its arrival, a CR-Z Mugen RZ. 🤩🤩😜
@@projectnorahlyne1018 Ayee lets goooo!! That's so dope!! Congratulations its going to stand out even more now!
Awesome video!
You’re the man
Its not a sports car, don't buy it for speed. The HP is better in the 13-16 models though. I love it. I hsd a 95 civic ex coupe that got stolen, and the 13 crz ex was the best thing I could find to replace it with the same feel. Both were manual transmission, this one gets a bit better mileage.
my concerns about my white 2015 are:
the expensive is to improve stock pieces like: smart screen +200€ + 2u cassing 90€, intake 300€ to 400€, exahust, +500€ to 700€...
poor visibility in rear
no space for rear passengers being a 2+2
no way to manipulate rear stock suspension
dificulty to find replacement if anything goes wrong, because only 3000 car have beain sold here in spain in 10 years. i have to check in 3 diferent honda
car dealerships to find a single pollen air filter...
all rest is good. have a good engine, is very fun to drive and have good fuel gestion if you don't full throttle all day in sport mode.
Those are all great upgrades!! The exhaust is intriguing to me but I'm scared there will be to much cabin noise.
I have a 2015 EX with the manual...I didn't want the CVT.
Damnnn I’m actually jealous haha I hope you’re enjoying it!! Also thanks for the comment too
HELP! How do i get my iphone to work on the aux?! I bought a aux to iphone jack but it wont work, does anybody know to help?
I am assuming you already pressed aux, you can also connect to usb in the compartment under the radio. and another tip is if you're using Spotify and have apple music i found that apple music interfered with Spotify so maybe try deleting apple music. I hope this helps!! lmk if it helps you out!!
@@derrickjoness i tried using both the aux and the usb output but i was also trying to use youtube for music cause thats all i ever use to hear music on my phone, so ill try spotify and see if that works, thank you! I didnt expect someone to reply so quickly, i really appreciate that brotha
Do you get a weird smell when your flooring it sometimes or driving it harsh? I’ve been smelling something weird idk.
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the fog lights that always crack.
I have actually never experienced that but that sounds like a buzz kill and hopefully it doesn't happen to me lol
Yep both of mine are cracked
@@zuhermarwan6513 Damn that sucks!! thanks for the heads up!!
This car is faster than my current car... So for me this will feel considerably faster, the 0-60 on these is 10s or just under I believe whilst mine is a solid 13... Also a Honda, but I enjoy that car and it is perfect on highways but I've really been looking to buy the crz... Theres something about it I just like
For power, you just have to manage your battery boost by staying in gear, though it's easier in a manual transmission. It's not gonna win any drag races, but it's fairly quick from a stop. Love my 2012 6mt EX.
Whats the insurance like on one of these? Thinking of getting one as a daily possibly
(Im in ontario as well)
really cheap because it is a Hybrid and slow haha. but insurance is different everywhere.
I pay $140 full coverage (with an at fault accident 3 years ago) my lowest quote was through State Farm at the basic point of $96/month, one step up with more coverage was $121/month and $140 for full coverage I’m 20 yrs old if that helps. I’m sure it would be cheaper for someone who has had more years of experience on the road!
My interior is black and shows no stains. The back of my car 🚙 only gets dirty after rain 🌧. My only problem is the soft padding in the door shows scuff marks and faded in parts.
Luckyyyyy! I wish I had a black interior
I absolutely hate my crz seats, they do get really dirty and they’re very uncomfortable
Completely agree, I have heard the reason they get dirty so fast is because the foam under the fabric is dirty so when that gets wet it brings the stains up to the fabric
The one thing I hate about my 2013 CRZ is the automatic trans. I like driving stick but could not find a 6speed, but I wanted this car.
What I hate about it is the limited visibility I get from looking at the back of the car. First off, you can only see 3/4 of the back view plus, if you're driving on the highway with like a not so good weather (like rain and mud), the bottom window is gonna get so dirty that in the end, you're not going to see anything in back, unless a semi is right behind you...
I also hate the horn but, its an easy fix...
Btw, i prefer to plug my cellphone on the USB port of the radio. If u have apple music or like music that's downloaded directly onto ur phone, its super convenient. U get access to all ur playlists and all ur music on your radio.
Overall, I fucking love this car so much tho
I don't have many complaints about this car and most of the ones I did have I fixed with oe or aftermarket parts but this is one of maybe three
I am a very skilled driver and a semi-professional one as well so I'm well beyond a noob driver BUT I cannot tell you how many curbs and sidewalks I've jumped, alot of people complain about the back visibly I haven't really had that big of an issue yes the plastic divider on the hatch is annoying but I've never had much of an issue with visibly but the sides and front are another story, its almost impossible to see directly in front and beside the car its so low that other cars are not an issue but there is a good 3 to 5 ft on the sides of the car that is a blind spot and about 2 to 3 ft in the front
Yep! The horn! My only problem with mine tho.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your opinion!!
Honestly, the infotainment systems of the CR-Z have aged very poorly. In looks and technically. They were not even really well back then in their time. The basic one you got looks way more retro and futuristic, especially at night. Hence, I would not want an honda infotainment, even if someone would give it to me for free. The horsepower is the real downfall for me. But once you got accustomed to it it does not bother you really, as the car feels nimble and faster than it really is.
100% you're correct. Even though the Infotainment is shit I'm happy the Speakers are excellent though. I am happy you liked the video though! Stay Blessed!
I have a 2011, also from Ontario. Where did you get your windows tinted?
dopee another Ontario CRZ owner!! I got them done at a Place Called Absolute Tinting Inc. In Hamilton though. was around $350
Time to trade up to a 2013. My '13 has black interior, wax compensates for the hatch getting dirty, and there is plenty you can do to pull power out of them. Mine is pushing plenty for a daily and able to turn heads while doing it.
Thinking about buying a 2011 CRZ from a dealership. It’s had 97k miles for $8500 should I be worried?
I don’t know your local price but that sounds a little high to me. For example since I assume you’re from the states I got mine for $7k cad with 98k Kilometres
In France, a 2011 CR-Z with 100k miles costs around 11000 CAD. I’m gonna buy one tomorrow, 65k miles for 12400 CAD.
dope bred 4 bruh
Ayeee, Thank you they are the 2012's I sold all my shoes except these
@@derrickjoness sold my 2019’s 🤦🏻♂️ regret ever since
I bought mine for gas mileage, and occasionally do amazingly (I've gotten over 50 mpg on 5 or 6 gas tanks - twice over 55 mpg, but that's not the norm). I wish they had designed it to focus on mileage or focus on speed.
Hi man it’s cool video did it no tell me please what kind of all I can use in his car
I’m sorry what is your question? I don’t understand
The real problem is that as a hybrid its fuel economy is terrible it's also slow, really should have had a 1 liter turbocharged direct injection engine, but alas honda is waaay behind the times.
I don't know your expectations of fuel economy but to me 30 miles per gallon plus is pretty good from what I'm use to. but you are very right with it being slow haha
@@derrickjoness A basic spec Skoda fabia (family car) 1.0TSI gets 64.2mpg combined, 94bhp, 0-60 in 10.3sec cost about £11k new
The CR-Z a 1.5lt + electric motor gets 56.5mpg combined, 119bhp 0-60 9.1sec and cost £21k new
An Mazda MX-5 1.8 gets 40.4mpg combined, 124bhp, 0-60 9.9sec and cost new £15k
Honda lost its way along time ago and didn't invest in new engine or EV technology, the CR-Z is a car made to meet tax reliefs and emmisons purposes only. Tbh most Asian car brands have lackluster and dated engine technology, however they have moved on to EVs.
@@user-zt4ry9hm9u Very valid points but this car only cost me $7k Canadian and the Skoda is not in North America sadly
@@derrickjoness Skoda is a VW group car and essentially the same as a VW Polo/Golf/Jetta/Rabbit??, Audi A3, Seat leon. Ford, PSA, GM also make excellent small turbocharged direct injection engines.
Am not hating on the CR-Z I really do love it, but that's also why it's such a heartbreaker.
I’m attempting to buy a 2011 CR-Z previously had a lexus and just looking into honda since there’s way more after market and mods. Never heard of this car was going to get a 2006 coupe but found one in a so so price range.. 150k miles for 3500? What I also would like answered how are the mechanics of the car and is there an easy market for any issues? ofcourse if you take care of a car it will take care of you. Considering I’m buying used I just want to make sure I know what I’ll be getting myself into cause not everyone is honest and price is just too cheap to me
For the price I'm not to sure what they go for in your area but i got mine with 68k miles for 7k Canadian. and for the mechanics what's amazing about the CRZ is it shares pretty much all its parts with a Honda Fit so everyone should always have the parts for it.
The one major issue people have with the 2011 is the IMA battery. I personally have not had any issues with it but i just wanted to note that i would just say avoid using ECON mode as that mode is hard on the battery.
I hope This helped you out and if you have any more questions just ask and ill answer.
I agree with the stain on the seat! It’s very annoying
Yeahh its the WORSTTT! and cleaning them is a mission too lol
I have a mugen style trunk spoiler, and don't have a peoblem with dirt on the back. Maybe its related.
My son has a 2012 with about 80k miles.
I’m worried about the hybrid battery. Has anyone heard how many miles the CRZ is getting, before it needs to be replaced?
Hey it all depends on how he drives and if he uses sport and eco mode a lot, as those use a lot more energy from the battery. but regardless I'm sure the time is coming soon as 80k miles is quite a bit.
From what I've heard it doesn't depend on mileage, but age, and the battery should be replaced every 10 years.
Rear seats not mentioned in your not 5 hates. Have you ever tried getting someone to sit in the back?
The North American market they didn’t even try to put seats there lol it’s just plastic with some carpet for extra storage
mine is 2012..just bought last year but very lucky the previous owner alredy upgrade to leather seat.. & wont chnge to touch screen av systm coz the currnt player have nice look button.. just install reverse cam
Damn I’m so jealous you got the leather seats haha, I appreciate the comment though! And stay on the look out for new content
What about the blind spots when trying to change lanes left and right. Shit is insane!!!
Im thinking about getting 2014 one , but thr battery scares me , honda keeps it for 10 years , but whats after that ?
Honestly you shouldn’t worry but let’s just say it does happen. It’s not that crazy expensive to fix if you ever actually do need to fix it. Don’t let scarcity stop you from buying it!
NRG or NGR? Makes some nice seats In different colors for real cheap. So does eBay
Amazing hank you!! I am going to go check them out.
I love my 2011 CRZ but the seats are always dirty and there's no adjustable lumbar. the blindspots are pretty bad too. The styling and gas milage way outweigh the bad things.
yo that center console is deal breaker...bout to look at some del sols...thx for the vid
For me the biggest annoying thing is blind spot at the rear sides. Otherwise pretty nice vehicle overall
Yeahh i have to agree with that too actually. Thanks for your input i appreciate it!!
i agree coming from a seat leon that have a huge rear view if you compare with.
pick up a set of the blind spot mirrors, fairly inexpensive and fix the problem big time.
Hey am just looking to buy a 2010 model,
Just wondering do we have an option to increase the driver seat height by any chance?
Yes you do, you can pump it up a bit to where I have had a 5 foot 2 girl drive it and she got the seating position perfect for her
I'm buying it. Found a black one for 40k nok. About 4k euros. And that's cheap for Norway.
I'am up to buy one of this but I'am not sure how well they are made... how about the electric engine? You don't have any problems with that?
Hi
Can the 2011 model still be driven as a regular gas car if the hybrid system ( battery, ima system..etc...) no longer works?
In 2011 it was between this and the Nissan Juke! I guess in the long run I am glad I got the Juke! Faster and had a ton more room! Now I drive the most efficient Bolt EV! Thank you for your video Derrick!
I love the Juke haha I probably would of choose that it. It’s honestly so damn ugly but for some reason it looks so cool 😂
And the Bolt EV is always good save a lot on gas! Thanks for the comment!
1st thing you touched on. Get a 2013+ especially a 6mt. My issues that almost no one understands if you want a Honda to tune, look elsewhere unless you are able/willing to drop $6k+ buy another Honda! Lol
Im worry about the hybrid battery, Will spend a lot of money to replace new batteries？
I have not had any problem personally but i try to avoid all problems with being light on the battery by not using econ mode at all because that relies heavily on the battery.
i read a loooot of post about and just 1 person have problems with it and it was a factory defect that honda change for guaranty. ima works great but eco and sport mode drains too quick, responsable and mild drive make battery recharge very fast and you are ready to sprint again xD.
@@neo_o8057 I believe it. Thanks for the info though it gives me more confidence
With Cali traffic sport cars are just wasted fuel and you can't enjoy them much plus more likely to get speeding tickets.
Yea the 2011 grey seats suck! They get dirty easy!! Ima go with racing seats instead.
Looking to get this in Canada.. any idea or suggestions for me?
If you don’t want it I’ll gladly take it 😁
Haha I bet you would
@@derrickjoness hahah yeah, but Fr tho I’m trying to get one. For some reason this is like my dream car😂
@@Jayy-xx6gl Thats dope. Good thing is there price is dropping fast so you can get your dream car soon then find a new dream car! just keep grinding
@@derrickjoness THANKS MAN🥺🥺
Visibility is terrible though, and without rear camera, that sucks. I have one, and I wouldn't have bought it had the mirrors not made up for it. Cause the side mirrors give a lot of visibility that would be otherwise lacking.
"Welcome to this video I'm making on the top 5 things I dislike/hate about my 2011 Honda CR-Z. I don't really hate anything." Immediately clicked off.
Thanks for the 1 second view at least! Stay positive ✌🏼
2014 Honda CR-Z . Soft brake pumps at red light non existent : whole car jerks . Can’t floor it ever tires slide . My 2013 Honda Fit shoots like a bullet with perfect traction . Makes no noise . Honestly shameful that my fit sounds more sporty. Love my Crz’s aesthetic but it’s such a mom car
You tried some different tires on it?
dude that thing is nothing... for example central console on Ali you may buy for a 30-50$ with usb hub and install in 15 min. dirty back? what matter?
how it works on a long distance? how much cost maintenance and repairs... it only matter and I wand to found and understand before buy.
How are they engine wise?
The biggest problem is the door knob
My 2011 came with an arm rest/center console.
Why won't it play music from my iPhone?
How is the battery condition? How long/km’s it last?
I wish I could give you an exact number but it just depends on how hard your drive the car. Because if you use Sport mode or eco mode it drains the battery more therefore the battery will not last as long
@@derrickjoness Thanks mate!
Planing to buy from second hand market, so no idea about how previous owners taken care of her! ☹️
@@vishvahewage2343 no problem the market for cars at the moment is absolutely crazy! But I definitely recommend the car! The battery fix is not the most expensive anyways so don’t let that detour you from getting it 🤙🏼
i agree but i still love my crz.. plaining on kswap.. k20 ❤️
Honestly each to their own but some issues you have mentioned I ever never experienced in 3 years with mine. My Crz is at around 160+HP with minor tweaks. Just beat a 2014 Type R yesterday. This car can 100% compete.
With out a doubt you can make the CRZ a quick car. I'm just speaking about it in the Stock form. I do love the car though don't get me wrong defiantly my favorite daily under 20k
Teach me your ways!! Lol What minor tweaks?? Please and thank you
In México al CR-Zs came with black interiors and i love to have them gray!!! :(
The main problem you have is buying it with that crappy auto transmission. You obviously hate driving.
You had me at 4:11
Oh yes on the back always being dirty! Mine is in Pearl, so extra obvious.
Just walked past one of these in public today, never seen one before, instantly fell in love with the body design.. imagine of these with a sport trim, just slap the civic 1.5T in that bitch 😁. Maybe it's just me, but this body style has always been on of my favorites. Love the classic CRXs.
Never? I've seen only about 4 but definitely a rare car. I've seen a lot of cars north of $170k in recently. Sometimes 2-3 a day, but not much of these.
Not to mention the damn supercharger for this car is 5k and only ads 60hp.
Yeahh that’s suchhh a waste of money haha pretty much the price of the car!
No Consol = road head
0:31 Mann stop begging I haven't even watched the video yet! Will see if you worth a sub at the end.
its a CTA but I respect your opinion, i hope you enjoyed the video
@@derrickjoness I don't about that man. Try something like if you love the Honda crz future proof design give a thumbs up.
@@Dr23rippa Okay I like that actually, ill add that in to my next video and try it out. I accept your input! This is all just a learning game you know how life is. Stay Blessed
Blind spots?
gimme this car please😭
Hahaha I'm happy you like it!!
I'm buying a 2010 model but the only thing preventing me from getting it right now is the hybrid battery scares. How long does the hybrid battery last until you have to replace it with a new one ? Or does it last forever ? And does it put strain on the hybrid battery if you drive it in sport mode ? Those are my only concerns. I love the car though.
It last around 10 years or 100.000 km's (which comes first). There is no problem about using it in sport mode etc.. I have no idea about the battery cost but this model has a small battery compared to toyota models so it should be cheaper and you dont pay it regularly. Anyway did you bought the car its been 6 months since ur comment.
Honda fits are the same way!!!
0:12 Then why'd you put it in the title lol
Good start honestly but most of what you described are "stock" issues that can easily be fixed
Number one: could not agree more, I live in the sticks so its worse for me but I haven't found a good solution myself, mine is black so its harder to notice at 1st but I agree as soon as you pull out of the lot of a car wash it gets dust and crap on the back glass
Number two I could NOT disagree more in fact this is one thing I think honda got PERFECT unlike honda at the time it was going away from "kiss"(keep it simple stupid) and putting power everything, unneeded and shitty and privacy and safety issue oe infotainment packages, heated seats, heated steering wheels? I mean really a huge rule of thumb when it comes to this stuff is oe SUCKS its a value addition meant to appeal to everyday consumers and normally an afterthought this is one of the few things where aftermarket isnt as good as oe but FAR FAR FAR better, NEVER buy a car based on this, buy a car based on reliability and the engine I got a 2013 ex for the rear veiw cam but I ONLY did this because it wasnt part of the navi package it was intergraded into the rear veiw mirror which I thought was cool, on of the 1st mods I did was put in a android head unit(NOT THAT ANDROID AUTO TRASH a REAL android head unit)
In fact this was on of three major reasons besides the manual sporty aspect and the gas millage I bought this car was the fact it still followed kiss for the most part, I mean hell it doesn't even have power seats(2010 - 2014, the 15 and 16 model years got lots of these crap upgrades)
Number three isn't correct I assume you mean a compartment and/or arm rest and there IS a center console that's what that plastic thing were the e brake and cup holder are is called but I agree honda even does that's why they released a oe arm rest it wasnt stock however until I believe the 15 model year but it should have been stock on all model years
Number 4 I agree and honestly the only real complaint I have, I have a ex so I have the leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats but most of the seat is made from the same material and so are the "guards" I guess you would call them on the doors they are impossible to clean, they can be "cleaned up" but if you get a stain on it its impossible/almost impossible to get out without HARD SCRUBBING and hard core chemicals
Number five is only stock and maybe auto, Ive done quite a few performance mods not just a air cleaner but real mods however I'm still na(naturally aspirated) and I would NOT call this car "fast" as in drag strip killer fast BUT I would say it's very respectable and very quick and a backroad killer to me this matter is subjective and misunderstood the engineering in this car is AMAZING its almost a perfect balance of power and eco and incredibly agile it wont win you any drag races but it rides like its on rails and is more than fast enough to be a beast on backroads mine with tire spin and shifting gets 0-60 in about 6 secs, 10 - 60 in less than 3 seconds and enough power to overtake an asshole that won't let you by on an uphill mnt pass
Even a stock 11 with its crappy battery is still reasonably quick on backroads, I have a family member that has a stock 11 and I've driven in many times and while I can say for sure mine has a better turning radius(better wider tires), far less body roll(better not just sporter suspension upgrade) and a better battery and notably more power its stock still comparable just not as fast and tuned
So in short for a normal consumer that has no knowledge about cars and doesn't plan on doing any work at all on it I can see your list as good. but the reason Im writing all this is its a shame that these reasons for the most part save the 1st and alongside the fact, its NOT a Prius and gets roughly the same mpg as other hatchbacks that are not hybrids is why it bombed on the market and doesn't have a strong aftermarket scene this car from reading the white papers and having a background in engineering it is cutting edge even to this day as old as it is honda which on the consumer side is normally VERY conservative took a risk with this car and it's sad they won't ever do something like this again, I think alot of people forget because of all the ricer honda civics out there that honda is a VERY well known and respected company in racing in fact Id argue they are MORE famous for their racing divisions than the eco ones like honda civics and the like just not as well known, this car was engineered in part by hondas racing division and the hybrid part was modeled on the insight on of the best and first hybrids to come to market(1999 was the 1st year) years before it was a thing and a year before the Prius while I personally think it was a after thought and crap its one of the few cars that has a "offical" forced induction package that is engineered by HPD and this is a BIG deal forced induction on eco cars is becoming a thing and its not really uncommon for factery tuned proformance cars such as the audi tt to come with forced induction what is rare is it being offered as a offical package and built by a dedicated highly respected racing division and backed by the factory warrenty this car had so much potentioal but people ether thought it was to slow or not eco enough and bought it because it was a sport compact execpting a mustang or a eco car and were expecting a Prius and both sides were disapointed it was nether
It may sound like I'm a fan body and in some ways I am, but it's not due to blind loyalty its because I respect the engineering of honda they really were top of the line, but not so much anymore sadly
Where are you from
so no real reason not to buy a cr z xd
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Wasted my view on this