Excellent review. I got myself a black Honda CR-Z Sport (manual) about 2 months ago, and have been loving it. I agree with you, I always look back at the car as I walk away! :) I think it's one of the slickest looking cars out there, and has aged very well.
One of the best reviews. I bought a GT version in 2013, mine has now done 50000 miles, so just about run in. If you know how to drive this little baby they are wonderful cars to drive, fantastic road holding and exceptional fun. A very cheap to run and underrated car.
Had a Sport 137 bhp version for 6 years and now over 100,000 mile. Full Honda history ( even at main dealer its not expensive ). It's been fantastic. Totally reliable, economical but nippy when you need it . I've got lacquer peel on the wheels and stone chips on the bonnet but no rust. Have looked to change it a few times but keep driving back home in it.
Great video. I love your accent. I live in sunny Southern California, so rain -- and rust -- will never be an issue. In the USA, the trim levels were different: LX, EX, & EX-L. There are lots of post-2013 CR-Z's available in the U.S. -- all of which benefit from the switch to a Lithium Ion battery pack and heightened horsepower and torque. American Honda imported this car every year through MY 2016 and kept up a constant effort of up-contenting it to entice buyers, which did not work to improve sales. But the result, for those of us who "get" the importance and value of this vehicle, is that the 2016 version is near perfect and truly realizes all of the potential of the debut car. The U.S. importer grasped how silly the rear seats were from the start and never included them. Instead, we Americans have always enjoyed a really nice compartmentalized storage area behind the seats. Besides, no true sports car has ever carried more than two people. Because of the very small total number of examples brought into the country during the final year, a 2016 CR-Z is quite rare in the U.S. That number is drastically reduced if you want a 6-speed manual transmission because 85% came into the country with a CVT. Finally, only one in six of this final specification were painted Milano Red. I had to scour seven national used car websites, twice each day, for nine months before I found an example that met all of these exact requirements. It was definitely worth the wait.
There’s no blind spots - and it’s a total snap to park, like parking a roller skate. I love it. Drive mine with 1 leg, amputee above knee, no prosthetic. Love my Z!
I got a CRZ a year plus ago, and loved it! It’s such a stable car. Not too powerful, but good enough. Really fun to drive car! And yes, its really cheap to maintain! Great review, agree with all the advantage and disadvantages you mentioned. -From Singapore
Your review sold me on getting one of these. I managed to get a 2010 sport spec in pearlescent white with less than 59,000 miles and full service history just 7 days ago - I've already driven about 600 miles this week and have absolutely loved it. £25 per year road tax (UK), cheap insurance, reasonable mpg and Japanese reliability as well as being a hoot to drive. Thanks!
I have a 2011 and I luv it😊 I threw on a set of 19” wheels , tinted the windows, the roof, and the deck lid. To avoid the limited rear view I bought a security rear view camera.
Hey mate! Really odd one for you, I'm looking at buying your old car from a dealer in Cork and stumbled across this video while doing research on the model completely by accident, so thanks so much for the detailed walkthrough!
I traded it in to a dealer in Cork about 18 months ago, and always wondered where it went. Excellent car, if its still in the same condition, I highly recommend it!
Great video, great car. My wife has the GT version & she loves it. Had it 6 years & has never missed a beat. We loved it that much, we went & bought the CRZ MUGEN RZ, with 176 bhp. 😀😀
“Go get one” sold me! I’ll postpone my house purchase.. markets too crazy and I never have gotten my childhood dream car. It’s always been either Crx, old insight, or cr-z. Cr-z being the safest out of all of them.
Love the look of these. I'm torn between CRZ and Civic IX atm. My daily commute is essentially 40km of motorway, so perhaps the Civic would be more reasonable, and it has more creature comforts like reversing camera and satnav. But where the Civic is a good solid car, the CRZ is one you can fall in love with, it really takes me back to the two CRX's I've owned in the past. And it's cheaper to own. Go for practicality, or give in to the midlife crisis? 😀
Just got a 2012 CRZ with only 88,000 miles and it was garage kept. No scratches or any dents at all, no stains at all on the interior cloth seats and still has the plastic on the carpet floor. It’s the Base model with 6 speed manual transmission. Paying only $9750 for the car was a deal I couldn’t pass up. I am in the USA. The CRZ cars do not have any back seats at all here is the USA.
I've never seen this shade of blue before, it looks really good and a nice alternative to the white (and even the later purple). It's a very nice little car, but I gave up buying one when I realised that the mother-in-law wasn't going to fit in the back. To be fair, I was looking at the RCZ as well, and I don't think the situation's much better there either. Like you said, the facelift model is very hard to find, and I've noticed that GT-T and Sport-T models vanish very quickly. I imagine the Sport-T would be the pick - you lose the bi-xenons with headlight washers, front fogs and the glass roof, but the car is lighter and - here in the UK, at least - an entire tax bracket cheaper.
Great review! I`m currently having a hard time choosing between a 2011 crz and a well preserved 04 nb miata both manual. This video def gave me some insights!
get the miata. For example a fit what also has a 1.5 is faster lighter and handles better than the crz, and it only get like 3-5 mpg less in town and 2 less on highway. Cost about the same too. Miatas are top notch fun in a eco car.
I still want one of these. I test drove a few for a few reviews and always enjoyed them. Eco mode was a drag because it made the throttle and clutch squishy.
I just dont see why you'd buy one of these over other hatchbacks? The only positive over something like a Swift Sport, which is faster and actually has back seats you can fit in is that it looks cool.
This video has been so helpful! Thank you! I need to retire my rusty and trusty 18-year-old Yaris, which has been an absolute star. And I'm so torn. The sensible thing would be to replace it with a 2009-2011 Yaris (petrol, as my budget is limited). But I am so tempted to get a CRZ instead. I think my key concern with the CRZ would be the blind spots and lack of rear visibility (I'm in the UK and anticipate that small rear window being permanently covered in road splash). How much of a game breaker are they?
I almost bought a 2013 one yesterday... and then I went to my local honda dealership to find out how much a hybrid battery replacement will cost... lets just say I'm no longer looking at Hybrid vehicles.
It's not easy to find information about this car, this video is superb, I for once didn't know about the rust issue. Have wanted to buy one for quite a few years now, but here in the Netherlands they are just so expensive (starting around 7k, closer to 10 for a good one). What kind of prices are they going for in the UK/Ireland? I'm starting to consider importing one...
@@JBrothersz Yes! I bought one a few months back and it's a dream come true. Absolutely love the car. I bought one with very low miles which has been taken care of very well. So no mechanical issues what so ever. Only two minor gripes are that the clear coat has seen better days. (To be expected for a nearly 12yo car) and both front fogs are cracked, this is a common issue on the ZF1's.
Its neither a hyundai veloster...everyone i know is sayin' ah i say one the other day ...a lot when i know theres only two of us ...so they compare us to others like veloster or also tge toyota corolla hatch
Ah sure I know. It's like when a Civic and a Peugeot 2008 go to the park for a picnic and there's no apples on the cherry tree. I'm right there with ya.
Funny enough, I’m the new owner of this car. Sadly it’s wheels are in shocking condition ( garage must’ve fucked them up ), lovely car to drive around. Colour is amazing
@@Jazda it’s a fun little car, don’t know who had it before but I got it from a garage in cork. Was sitting for a while someone put a banner on the front window and stickers everywhere, was a pain to take off.
As a first car probably not. Visibility is poor. I bought one 8 months ago, great car, but I probably wouldn't have gotten it if the mirrors didn't make up for the blind spots. My mechanic pointed out his wife drives a CR-V, and Honda's mirrors are slanted at the edge as a built-in blind spot mirror. Mine is 2015 and based off someone else's review, it seems the mirrors on my model are better than a 2011. So they do make up for lack of visibility.
@@Jazda I like to be a little different and the running costs are much lower on the Honda from what I’ve read and seen. Also all the CRZ I see for sale here have pretty low mileage
I did look at one of these as a daily at one point. Love my hondas but the new 1.5 mx5 got better mpg and offered more in the way of features and equipment. Obviously far les space for shopping.
Great review ….im looking to get one ….the cost to replace the hybrid electric battery isn’t cheap some say you will need to change either after 10years or 100,000 miles …yet I get conflicting info they can go way beyond that before conking out …I think I picked up on you saying they run to a high Mileage number ???
Nope. As long as there are no IMA or engine lights on the dash, it should be fine. Test drive it and make sure the battery is charging up and depleting. It does this pretty fast so is easy to spot.
@@Jazda thanks just picked up this 17” wheels on eBay for my civic mk8 1.8 type s hope they fit, in my opinion they look great mine are all black just really not a big fan of those spider caps
Guys while im just about let the clutch out and also when i let go of the gas i hear like deep sand, rocks noise from the engine showed few mechanic all said im a maniac.. Does anyone have something like this? 2011 manuel. And weird how Europe ones have seat at the back it’s meaningless, its a smart choice of how ours dont have and instead have some storage area kind. Thanks..
Aah gosh how can i send you the video i took while that small noise? I took to lots of mechanics but all said im overreacting, i love my car i try to change my fluids before the recommended so if i can send the vid and if you have any idea that could help I would be so appreciated..
I was very surprised that it has no stock swaybar neither at front or back. The back sway doesn't seem much deal as it goes from wheel to wheel without silentblocks on the frame The frame seems to be a marvel but People talk about understeering without that swaybar... What's your take? Thx
Wasn't aware of the lack of sway bars. Never experienced any understeer, although I never had it on track. Just use quality tyres and not Linglongs and you'll be grand 😉
@@Jazda oh Man, I got a 15" stock wheels that came with brand New vredestein replicas (the guy selling them wasnt aware either) ... Wtf was that, and how did they get into market? Hard as stone, no chemical response at all... Got me a 180 out of a tunnel out of nowhere at only 80kmph uphill and gotta get the car out of there backwards in the fast lane with morons not lifting up the throttle... Tyres are indeed halft the car. Bridgestones or Toyo my go.
It's be a whole lot easier if we all just drove on the same side. In Ireland, we're fairly limited to importing cars from UK or Japan. I'd love if we switched to LHD, so we could benefit from used cars all over Europe.
Thanks for the video. I think I'll go get one :) . Could you please tell the height of your wife? Just in case we decide to increase family, my girl is 1,60cms and the chair should go back.
I would not recommend this car for a family, even one child. I put the child seat in the front as the rear is too cramped. My wife has a bigger car so we used that when going on trips with the family.
@@Jazda Yeah I guessed that. Saw some with People in the back and it gets me the doubts about IT. Haven't a kid yet but you know this car seemed to me that it can fit the chair in the back and with a short girl in the front... I assume the problem is more to get the chair there and the kid after.
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Excellent review. I got myself a black Honda CR-Z Sport (manual) about 2 months ago, and have been loving it. I agree with you, I always look back at the car as I walk away! :) I think it's one of the slickest looking cars out there, and has aged very well.
One of the best reviews. I bought a GT version in 2013, mine has now done 50000 miles, so just about run in. If you know how to drive this little baby they are wonderful cars to drive, fantastic road holding and exceptional fun. A very cheap to run and underrated car.
Had a Sport 137 bhp version for 6 years and now over 100,000 mile. Full Honda history ( even at main dealer its not expensive ). It's been fantastic. Totally reliable, economical but nippy when you need it . I've got lacquer peel on the wheels and stone chips on the bonnet but no rust.
Have looked to change it a few times but keep driving back home in it.
Great video. I love your accent. I live in sunny Southern California, so rain -- and rust -- will never be an issue. In the USA, the trim levels were different: LX, EX, & EX-L. There are lots of post-2013 CR-Z's available in the U.S. -- all of which benefit from the switch to a Lithium Ion battery pack and heightened horsepower and torque. American Honda imported this car every year through MY 2016 and kept up a constant effort of up-contenting it to entice buyers, which did not work to improve sales. But the result, for those of us who "get" the importance and value of this vehicle, is that the 2016 version is near perfect and truly realizes all of the potential of the debut car. The U.S. importer grasped how silly the rear seats were from the start and never included them. Instead, we Americans have always enjoyed a really nice compartmentalized storage area behind the seats. Besides, no true sports car has ever carried more than two people. Because of the very small total number of examples brought into the country during the final year, a 2016 CR-Z is quite rare in the U.S. That number is drastically reduced if you want a 6-speed manual transmission because 85% came into the country with a CVT. Finally, only one in six of this final specification were painted Milano Red. I had to scour seven national used car websites, twice each day, for nine months before I found an example that met all of these exact requirements. It was definitely worth the wait.
Thanks for the detailed insights into the US market 🙂
Did you get the stock super charger?
There’s no blind spots - and it’s a total snap to park, like parking a roller skate. I love it. Drive mine with 1 leg, amputee above knee, no prosthetic. Love my Z!
I got a CRZ a year plus ago, and loved it! It’s such a stable car. Not too powerful, but good enough. Really fun to drive car! And yes, its really cheap to maintain! Great review, agree with all the advantage and disadvantages you mentioned. -From Singapore
No exaggerating...I've been waiting for this video all of my adult life. Thank you 💪
Can't wait for your next video...ZF2
Glad I could help
Your review sold me on getting one of these. I managed to get a 2010 sport spec in pearlescent white with less than 59,000 miles and full service history just 7 days ago - I've already driven about 600 miles this week and have absolutely loved it. £25 per year road tax (UK), cheap insurance, reasonable mpg and Japanese reliability as well as being a hoot to drive. Thanks!
Sweet. Glad it worked out for you 👍🏻
It is good to hear that some CR-Z can go to 400 000 km!
About to hit 170.000 miles 🥳🥳(274.000km)
@@emreyelki4833 nice
I've had my 2011 CVT Trans since 2017. My biggest recommendation is to buy a 2013 or newer 6 speed. Especially in North America.
How’s the reliability of a 2015 Cvt?
I have a 2011 and I luv it😊 I threw on a set of 19” wheels , tinted the windows, the roof, and the deck lid. To avoid the limited rear view I bought a security rear view camera.
19's 😳 - I hope you at least bought light ones 😂
@@Jazda unsprung weight increased (bad), increased diameter (good) stickier tires (good) & better visuals.
Horses for courses
Hey mate! Really odd one for you, I'm looking at buying your old car from a dealer in Cork and stumbled across this video while doing research on the model completely by accident, so thanks so much for the detailed walkthrough!
I traded it in to a dealer in Cork about 18 months ago, and always wondered where it went. Excellent car, if its still in the same condition, I highly recommend it!
Great video, great car. My wife has the GT version & she loves it. Had it 6 years & has never missed a beat. We loved it that much, we went & bought the CRZ MUGEN RZ, with 176 bhp. 😀😀
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I've been waiting for a 2013 GT in the light blue to show up for sale for a couple of years now, and I know it'll be worth it
I'd just buy on condition, not colour. Don't wait for the perfect one, just buy and enjoy!
I saw this car for the first time a few months ago and I fell in love with it. I’m hoping I can get one ☝️
They are still easy enough to find in Ireland, but you can always import one from the UK if you're looking for something specific.
“Go get one” sold me! I’ll postpone my house purchase.. markets too crazy and I never have gotten my childhood dream car. It’s always been either Crx, old insight, or cr-z. Cr-z being the safest out of all of them.
DO IT!!!! 😂
Looking to get a CRZ now because my Civic Mk8 got written off, this review was really helpful. Thank you!
Love the look of these. I'm torn between CRZ and Civic IX atm. My daily commute is essentially 40km of motorway, so perhaps the Civic would be more reasonable, and it has more creature comforts like reversing camera and satnav. But where the Civic is a good solid car, the CRZ is one you can fall in love with, it really takes me back to the two CRX's I've owned in the past. And it's cheaper to own.
Go for practicality, or give in to the midlife crisis? 😀
Buy the practical car for the commute and a Honda Beat for the weekends. That's what I did 😉
my 04 Honda pilot had an affair with some ice and a wall, been looking at CR-Z's. lad you definitely have convinced me, props
Just got a 2012 CRZ with only 88,000 miles and it was garage kept. No scratches or any dents at all, no stains at all on the interior cloth seats and still has the plastic on the carpet floor. It’s the Base model with 6 speed manual transmission. Paying only $9750 for the car was a deal I couldn’t pass up.
I am in the USA. The CRZ cars do not have any back seats at all here is the USA.
Best of luck with your new purchase!
Great review , I'm thinking of getting a CRZ , Good luck with the channel
My first car was a 89 CR-X, I'm so tempted to get a CR-Z, although I know it makes absolutely no sense....
I'm at 301 k kms still runs like a dream
300 000km???? Wow!
Nothing with IMA?
@@mathieucossette9019 no issues brother, at 309k now
Actual smallest garage aive ever seen. Good job making it work.
It's a big garage for Ireland 😂 - most of them are so small you can't even open your car door!
This is amazing! Thanks for doing this. Cheers mate 😁
what an excellent review and a nice car to add. Factual, loads of interesting and honest pointers and he is just presenting the car and not his ego!
Thanks for the kind words ❤️
Awesome video mate! Good explanation from an owner's point of view
Great video, man. Thanks!
I've never seen this shade of blue before, it looks really good and a nice alternative to the white (and even the later purple). It's a very nice little car, but I gave up buying one when I realised that the mother-in-law wasn't going to fit in the back. To be fair, I was looking at the RCZ as well, and I don't think the situation's much better there either. Like you said, the facelift model is very hard to find, and I've noticed that GT-T and Sport-T models vanish very quickly. I imagine the Sport-T would be the pick - you lose the bi-xenons with headlight washers, front fogs and the glass roof, but the car is lighter and - here in the UK, at least - an entire tax bracket cheaper.
your reviews are really excellent, very informative and yours is the best colour and example I've seen
Thanks for the kind words
Great review! I`m currently having a hard time choosing between a 2011 crz and a well preserved 04 nb miata both manual. This video def gave me some insights!
Can't go wrong with either of those, but examine the miata VERY closely - the NBs love to rust more than any other generation.
@@Jazda I bought the CRZ! Because used Miatas for sale at this moment have no good examples at my place.
get the miata. For example a fit what also has a 1.5 is faster lighter and handles better than the crz, and it only get like 3-5 mpg less in town and 2 less on highway. Cost about the same too. Miatas are top notch fun in a eco car.
oh sorry im late..
@@unicornharry7995 No big deal, now I have both
This video is great content. Should have more views and likes.
Thanks for the kind words 😊
Excellent review,lot of great info.
Nice review! Parking sensors for the rear were standard on the GT only, optional on the S and Sport.
I believe it was only the S trim level that lacked the sensors, at least in the UK.
I still want one of these. I test drove a few for a few reviews and always enjoyed them. Eco mode was a drag because it made the throttle and clutch squishy.
Great video brother! thanks for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Have a 2011 hybrid manual. Love it!!! Amazing gas mileage. The only thing I hate. Those damn door handles.
Yep. Prone to breaking.
Coming from NY ,love the content! Fr
Very good : soon buying one !
Great review! Thank you very much.
Really nice review, I've never seen one in that dark blue you must of had one of only a hand full.
What an excellent review; thank you!
I just dont see why you'd buy one of these over other hatchbacks? The only positive over something like a Swift Sport, which is faster and actually has back seats you can fit in is that it looks cool.
Looks are sometimes enough. But I guess the real reason is it's just different. If you like quirky cars then you'll get it.
This video has been so helpful! Thank you!
I need to retire my rusty and trusty 18-year-old Yaris, which has been an absolute star. And I'm so torn. The sensible thing would be to replace it with a 2009-2011 Yaris (petrol, as my budget is limited). But I am so tempted to get a CRZ instead.
I think my key concern with the CRZ would be the blind spots and lack of rear visibility (I'm in the UK and anticipate that small rear window being permanently covered in road splash). How much of a game breaker are they?
Go for one with the rear parking sensors and you'll be grand 😉
You could also install a rear camera I guess if you like modifying
Thank you very much was very helpful as I am looking to get one
I almost bought a 2013 one yesterday... and then I went to my local honda dealership to find out how much a hybrid battery replacement will cost... lets just say I'm no longer looking at Hybrid vehicles.
They tend to last a really long time though. I'd have thought you would get at least 5 years more out of that one.
@@Jazda I can't take that chance... I can literally buy another car for the same money as a battery replacement. The dealers are crazy.
@@twistedsanity623that’s what’s putting me off …out of interest what was the quote for the hybrid electric battery ? Thanks in Advance
@@roycarder6179 Over here in SA it goes for R130k, which is over 7k USD right now.
@@twistedsanity623 thanks for the Reply over here in the UK it’s over £2,000 …again thanks for your kind and quick reply have a good day fella
Buddy has one with the CVT getting 60mpg.
I really love this car!
It's not easy to find information about this car, this video is superb, I for once didn't know about the rust issue.
Have wanted to buy one for quite a few years now, but here in the Netherlands they are just so expensive (starting around 7k, closer to 10 for a good one). What kind of prices are they going for in the UK/Ireland? I'm starting to consider importing one...
They cost between €5k and €7k here in Ireland
Did you happen to buy one and do you like it? Have you found any problems with it in the Netherlands?
@@JBrothersz Yes! I bought one a few months back and it's a dream come true. Absolutely love the car.
I bought one with very low miles which has been taken care of very well. So no mechanical issues what so ever.
Only two minor gripes are that the clear coat has seen better days. (To be expected for a nearly 12yo car) and both front fogs are cracked, this is a common issue on the ZF1's.
@@ImrePaasen Thanks for the information! I will keep this in mind when I'll look at one!
Really helpful vid. Thanks
Its neither a hyundai veloster...everyone i know is sayin' ah i say one the other day ...a lot when i know theres only two of us ...so they compare us to others like veloster or also tge toyota corolla hatch
Ah sure I know. It's like when a Civic and a Peugeot 2008 go to the park for a picnic and there's no apples on the cherry tree. I'm right there with ya.
Or the Prius like wtf... More like compare this to nsx, p1 or 918 lol sport hybrids
have some make the car handle to alloy more hard to broke , crz door handle r easy brake if u pull hard
Funny enough, I’m the new owner of this car. Sadly it’s wheels are in shocking condition ( garage must’ve fucked them up ), lovely car to drive around. Colour is amazing
I traded it in, and got hardly anything for it. Should have kept it 🙈
@@Jazda it’s a fun little car, don’t know who had it before but I got it from a garage in cork. Was sitting for a while someone put a banner on the front window and stickers everywhere, was a pain to take off.
The camera looked so trippy when he opened the hood
What colour of blue was your car ? It looks a darker blue than most of the CR-Z’s you in blue you see.
Not sure what it was called now - car is now sold. Was a metallic blue/navy.
Thanks for the reply@@Jazdait just looked slightly darker than most of the blue CRZs you see and I wondered if it was a different colour.
Canada here...yes by'!
Great video - thanks! Seriously considering one to replace my 2006 MX5 NC. Will I regret it?! 🤔
Yes. Miata is always the answer.
How wise would be to buy this car as a basically new driver? Is it good for beginners or not?
Absolutely. Very easy to drive and the mNual gearbox is excellent. As I mentioned in the video, cheap to buy, run and insure. Perfect for beginners.
@@Jazda I’m mostly worried about lack of viewing angles, I’m still not good at parking the car...
As a first car probably not. Visibility is poor. I bought one 8 months ago, great car, but I probably wouldn't have gotten it if the mirrors didn't make up for the blind spots. My mechanic pointed out his wife drives a CR-V, and Honda's mirrors are slanted at the edge as a built-in blind spot mirror. Mine is 2015 and based off someone else's review, it seems the mirrors on my model are better than a 2011. So they do make up for lack of visibility.
In between one of these and a Scirocco, hardest decisions ever 😅
Very different cars. VW For the sensible choice. Honda for the left field choice.
@@Jazda I like to be a little different and the running costs are much lower on the Honda from what I’ve read and seen. Also all the CRZ I see for sale here have pretty low mileage
Sounds like you've already made up your mind 😂
I did look at one of these as a daily at one point. Love my hondas but the new 1.5 mx5 got better mpg and offered more in the way of features and equipment. Obviously far les space for shopping.
Can't go wrong with either of those. I'm a big fan of the ND MX5 also.
Nice car. I got similiar car... Mini ONE 2010 (98PS). Gokart as well.
Hello, nice cars those. Completely off the topic. What is the size of your garage please? Width and length
Great review ….im looking to get one ….the cost to replace the hybrid electric battery isn’t cheap some say you will need to change either after 10years or 100,000 miles …yet I get conflicting info they can go way beyond that before conking out …I think I picked up on you saying they run to a high Mileage number ???
From what I can gather, most batteries last well beyond this, but they are not crazy expensive if you need to replace.
@@Jazda thanks for the quick reply buddy
Thinking of buying a 2010 crz with 145.000km on it. Should I be concerned about the battery?
Nope. As long as there are no IMA or engine lights on the dash, it should be fine. Test drive it and make sure the battery is charging up and depleting. It does this pretty fast so is easy to spot.
@@Jazda Wow that response was quick! Tysm!
Is it possible to replace those silly looking spider centre caps for the alloys for normal ones that don’t cover the bolts ?
I'm sure it is, yes. Just a matter of measuring the diameter.
@@Jazda thanks just picked up this 17” wheels on eBay for my civic mk8 1.8 type s hope they fit, in my opinion they look great mine are all black just really not a big fan of those spider caps
Guys while im just about let the clutch out and also when i let go of the gas i hear like deep sand, rocks noise from the engine showed few mechanic all said im a maniac.. Does anyone have something like this? 2011 manuel. And weird how Europe ones have seat at the back it’s meaningless, its a smart choice of how ours dont have and instead have some storage area kind. Thanks..
Is there a clutch release bearing on the CRZ? That would be the first thing I would look into based on those noises.
If it appears when you rev the car and let it drop back to idle it could be something related to the exhaust - cat, back box or heat shields.
Aah gosh how can i send you the video i took while that small noise? I took to lots of mechanics but all said im overreacting, i love my car i try to change my fluids before the recommended so if i can send the vid and if you have any idea that could help I would be so appreciated..
It's too hard to diagnose via video, but I'd recommend posting on the CRZ Facebook groups and ask for advice.
I was very surprised that it has no stock swaybar neither at front or back. The back sway doesn't seem much deal as it goes from wheel to wheel without silentblocks on the frame The frame seems to be a marvel but People talk about understeering without that swaybar... What's your take? Thx
Wasn't aware of the lack of sway bars. Never experienced any understeer, although I never had it on track. Just use quality tyres and not Linglongs and you'll be grand 😉
@@Jazda oh Man, I got a 15" stock wheels that came with brand New vredestein replicas (the guy selling them wasnt aware either) ... Wtf was that, and how did they get into market? Hard as stone, no chemical response at all... Got me a 180 out of a tunnel out of nowhere at only 80kmph uphill and gotta get the car out of there backwards in the fast lane with morons not lifting up the throttle... Tyres are indeed halft the car. Bridgestones or Toyo my go.
the steering wheel is on the wrong side🙄
It's be a whole lot easier if we all just drove on the same side. In Ireland, we're fairly limited to importing cars from UK or Japan. I'd love if we switched to LHD, so we could benefit from used cars all over Europe.
I am looking for a sporty car. Would you say these are still worth buying. Can get a nice example for around 5k.
Watch the video and find out!
how about the battery reliability on these?
Meant to be excellent, but time will tell when they start getting older.
This thing couldve been ..with kswap options...
How did you get this colour?! ❤️
Imported it from the UK. Only 2 of this colour in Ireland & UK apparently 🤷🏼♂️
How the selfie stick dissapear in your hand
It's a 360 degree camera and the software removes the stick 😉
Ah make sense..good video...own my Z still🤙
How tall are you? I'm looking at possibly picking one up but I'm 6'3" and was wondering about leg and head room.
I'm 6ft tall. You should be fine.
How is the suspension in a city full of humps, bumps and potholes?
Very comfortable in my opinion. 16" wheels would be even better for comfort.
@@Jazda, what size wheels do they have?
It's all in the video. Mine was on optional 17" Electra wheels, but the standard wheels are 16".
@@Jazda, I am going to buy a 2010 Sport with 150,000 miles on the clock. Do you know how long the IMA battery lasts?
Did you watch the video? 😂
What about the automatic gearbox? Can someone service in Ireland? Because as I know it was never on sale in Europe.
No idea.
Cheap to buy in 2022. 2023 prices in UK are now idiotic. I blame RUclips ;-)
Yep. I sold mine for a stupidly low price and it's now worth about double 🙈
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Do you still have the CR-Z?
Nope. It's been replaced with a BMW i3.
Clearly Zed's Ded.
The nicest car in the market, and the UK stop importing them, only bad things happen in the UK.
Binnacle?
Tomato?
A może coś po polsku?
What?
Huh? Speak up, I'm wearing a towel.
Thanks for the video. I think I'll go get one :) . Could you please tell the height of your wife? Just in case we decide to increase family, my girl is 1,60cms and the chair should go back.
I would not recommend this car for a family, even one child. I put the child seat in the front as the rear is too cramped. My wife has a bigger car so we used that when going on trips with the family.
@@Jazda Yeah I guessed that. Saw some with People in the back and it gets me the doubts about IT. Haven't a kid yet but you know this car seemed to me that it can fit the chair in the back and with a short girl in the front... I assume the problem is more to get the chair there and the kid after.