I drive a 2011 Honda Crz since 2013. I bought it at 36,000 used for $11,000 USD. I bought it to drive when I was in college. Right now, it is at 266,000 miles with original engine and transmission. I changed the clutch at 145K miles for $1500 (parts and labor). Other than that just oil change every 15K to 18K miles, break pads, and tires. My car insurance a year is only $400s. I live in San Jose, California. This car treats me well. So I think it is worth it.
@Robbswag yes. I been doing it since I bought the car in 2014. I used Royal Purple with Mobil One filter. The car is now 286,000 miles. Est 300,000 by this summer.
I was looking at this or Hyundai Genesis coupe so thing about the coupe is catching my attention I drive s 328 I bmw now but I’m tired of all the codes
I have owned my 2014 Honda CR-Z for 8 years now, it has 130k miles and runs just like the day I bought it. Mine has the newer lithium ion battery and the CVT transmission. Mine is also white, which i firmly believe is the best color on these cars. I have had zero trouble out of the car, except that now my passenger door handle is starting to fail, common issue as you've shown. Some people seem to exaggerate the fuel economy of these vehicles saying they get 50+ mpg. They are full of it, we live in a day and age where you can get on fuelly and see real world MPG and I can tell you from 8 years of ownership this car gets about 38mpg in "normal" mode and 40-42.5 mpg in eco mode if you baby it. The car is quite slow in eco mode though and eco mode puts more strain on your battery so I typically use normal mode. each "mode" also adjusts the responsiveness of the steering wheel. Normal mode is extremely responsive, sport mode even more so, and eco mode a little more relaxed. I do wish I could have the tight steering of sport mode without the engine behaving like "sport mode". Sport mode might be better in the Manual, but in the CVT it just makes your RPM's increase. I rarely use it. I love the storage capacity of the CRZ's hatch. I like to go camping and stand up paddleboarding, my "SUP" boards are inflatable so I can throw 2 or 3 in the hatch no problem. I bought the car with 3000 miles on it from a KIA dealership in the US for $17,200 8 years ago. mine is the premium model with nav and the updated black interior (which looks a million times nicer than the awful grey interiors) Overall I am very happy with the car and I'm glad I bought it, but as a "sports car" it leaves SO much to be desired. I would go so far as to say it is not a sports car. It is a sporty car, there is a big difference. The car is a little heavy, especially compared to the classic CRX or other 80's/90'/00's Honda's. the electric motor does provide great low end torque, but equating it to a supercharger is a bit of a joke( although there was an HPD version of the car sold that did come from the factory with a supercharger and produced 200 horsepower) These cars can be turned into a performance car, but that typically involves K swapping the engine. The car also has quite a bit of body roll in the corners, so the suspension would need stiffening up. (anti roll bars and either lowering springs or coilovers) I recently put KONI shocks on mine with are slightly sportier but also take bumps a little harsher. The car is not rev happy at all, there is no reason to floor it because the result is pretty pitiful. Its great off the line, but that is where the excitement ends. this last year I acquired a manual 2014 NC miata and it instantly revealed how much the CRZ is not a sports car, that miata is exponentially more fun to drive than the CR-Z. But it also suggests premium fuel and gets 28mpg compared to the CRZ's 38-42 mpg. the miata also obviously doesn't have the storage of the CRZ. So i have both, two 2014 2 door japanese cars. I missed shifting gears so that is why I got the miata. By comparision the CR-Z seems boring, but that doesn't mean its not an amazing car. On the CRZ forums there is apparently someone who has 450k miles on the stock motor. The engine is under such low stress that it will literally run forever. Another interesting fact about these cars is that if the electric motor goes out, the car still drives, it will just lose all the torque. This is different from a prius which cannot run without the electric motor. I added the K&N air filter and it does make the throttle slightly more responsive. I'm Austinblack25 on instagram for anyone who might want to give me a follow. Cheers. great video
@@BabatundeSoboladon’t know if you’re still considering the car, but no lol. maybe in european models but if you’re over 6’, you’ll want to be so far back to be comfortable that there isn’t room in the back
I have a 2011 cvt with 340,000 Kms and just added a 2016 manual, honestly I can't get enough, I ride liter bikes and honest a car with 400hp feels just as slow as 130hp, I just drive around town and just stare at the beautiful design it's been 14 years and it has aged beautifully inside and out
Have a 2011 manual CR-Z in bright red 138,000 miles. Usually gets about 35 mpg. I’m 64 and just have a ball with it. Both my sons are scheming to get it away from me, but I’m holding fast. I have 14 other vehicles on the road, but this is my daily driver.
I bought one brand new in 2012 to save on gas. I now have 170 thousand miles on the clock. The only issue i have had was the passanger side door handle actuater needed to be replaced. It's not fast at all but, it handles great. Mantance is cheep and it gets great gas mileage. I plan on doing a k swap when it hits 200 thousand miles. It was worth what i paid for it brand new from the dealer.
@@ReformMsia Its a concern for sure but if you look at the CRZ forum people have had them go for 300000KMs and still going with no issues. Probably because it's not a hybrid in the normal way, it only uses the battery to boost the car, its never does any heavy lifting like a Prius for example.
Dear Friend...I've been making every attempt to keep this truly remarkable Sports CR-Z quiet from our Motoring public. Absolutely fantastic Honda Manual gearshift...IN MY VIEW, possibly yours, never to be equalled, and the benefit of the added Hybrid. Who wants a fast car when you can get unrivalled comfort and driveable FUN CAR....GET ONE KEEP ONE...I'm advised that Honda only built 3844 Right Hand manual transmission...G.A.R.
Interesting. I'm looking used for a decent balance of running costs, nice interior and little car fun for £7k. It's a toss up between small warm diesels and flat but frugal petrols. One of these has now intrigued me.
Title is very deceptive: I was expecting a review of the CRZ as a used buy, issues to look out for etc., not a reposting of the video when it was new, interesting though that is.
If it's well used you'll have no problems, if it just sat for awhile,so like extremely low mileage for the age, I'll be wary, the hybrid battery doesn't like sitting. Aftermarket batteries around 2k and brand new from Honda is 5k USD. That being said I've not known a single person having to change the hybrid battery I only saw one video on TH-cam and it was a 2011 version which had extremely low miles. I have a 2011 with 345k Kms and a 2016 with 36k Kms very reliable, it's a Honda. I know the 2011s have rust issues under the rear wheel wells especially if you live where they salt the roads but honestly it came on mine after 9 years and it doesn't really grow that much if you wash your car regularly.
I'm looking for one of these right now. Cross shopping with Swift sport and ds3 racing. Now this channel shows old and new reviews, I keep away from the OSV channel as I think it's changed too much and the best detailed reviews are on car and driving.
What is it like on our amazing British roads? I'm guessing with 17" alloy wheels, probably not so good? Looks like it changes direction pretty quickly, which will come in handy to avoid all the potholes we have now.
Have one in Ireland and with the stock 16s its not bad, you definitely can feel bumps because the suspension is a little stiffer than a Jazz but no big deal IMO
@@PatrickTCAPIreland Good on ya' man. I've also one in Ireland, road noise is definitely audible, and you feel the bumps, but I've driven in my parent's BMW 640d, and it's not much better, so I'll blame the roads over the Honda. :p
Is it just the 2013-2014 models that have the Moonroof?I've been looking for one and this video seems to be the only one where it has a roofglass. how come?????
Re:... "... the brilliant little CRX of the 1980's.... ". I bought a new CRX almost as soon as it came out around 1984/5. I did so on the basis of the looks, and the motoring reviews of the time. None of them mentioned the dismal ride quality on anything other than a smooth road. Overall, the CRX was not a patch on the Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 that I had rented for 10 days a while earlier. My conclusion was that French cars know how to combine handling and ride quality, Honda don't ( ref. also the Civic of the 2010's era, the one with the spaceship looks ).
The 205 what a car, I had a GTX version (a version present only in Spain). I miss it, it only had a 90hp 1.6? Talbot, but on that little thing it felt way more than that, reliable and you could park it anywhere, a smart didn't make any sense having one of those around.
Wanted one for mine but could never get an HPD kit. Originally looked into other option but could find nothing much after that. But for what I have I'm okay with it.
I drive a 2011 Honda Crz since 2013. I bought it at 36,000 used for $11,000 USD. I bought it to drive when I was in college. Right now, it is at 266,000 miles with original engine and transmission. I changed the clutch at 145K miles for $1500 (parts and labor). Other than that just oil change every 15K to 18K miles, break pads, and tires. My car insurance a year is only $400s. I live in San Jose, California. This car treats me well. So I think it is worth it.
You treat the car well
oil change every 15k?!
@Robbswag yes. I been doing it since I bought the car in 2014.
I used Royal Purple with Mobil One filter.
The car is now 286,000 miles. Est 300,000 by this summer.
I was looking at this or Hyundai Genesis coupe so thing about the coupe is catching my attention I drive s 328 I bmw now but I’m tired of all the codes
@@Robbswag Any sooner is wasteful
I have owned my 2014 Honda CR-Z for 8 years now, it has 130k miles and runs just like the day I bought it. Mine has the newer lithium ion battery and the CVT transmission. Mine is also white, which i firmly believe is the best color on these cars. I have had zero trouble out of the car, except that now my passenger door handle is starting to fail, common issue as you've shown. Some people seem to exaggerate the fuel economy of these vehicles saying they get 50+ mpg. They are full of it, we live in a day and age where you can get on fuelly and see real world MPG and I can tell you from 8 years of ownership this car gets about 38mpg in "normal" mode and 40-42.5 mpg in eco mode if you baby it. The car is quite slow in eco mode though and eco mode puts more strain on your battery so I typically use normal mode. each "mode" also adjusts the responsiveness of the steering wheel. Normal mode is extremely responsive, sport mode even more so, and eco mode a little more relaxed. I do wish I could have the tight steering of sport mode without the engine behaving like "sport mode". Sport mode might be better in the Manual, but in the CVT it just makes your RPM's increase. I rarely use it. I love the storage capacity of the CRZ's hatch. I like to go camping and stand up paddleboarding, my "SUP" boards are inflatable so I can throw 2 or 3 in the hatch no problem. I bought the car with 3000 miles on it from a KIA dealership in the US for $17,200 8 years ago. mine is the premium model with nav and the updated black interior (which looks a million times nicer than the awful grey interiors) Overall I am very happy with the car and I'm glad I bought it, but as a "sports car" it leaves SO much to be desired. I would go so far as to say it is not a sports car. It is a sporty car, there is a big difference. The car is a little heavy, especially compared to the classic CRX or other 80's/90'/00's Honda's. the electric motor does provide great low end torque, but equating it to a supercharger is a bit of a joke( although there was an HPD version of the car sold that did come from the factory with a supercharger and produced 200 horsepower) These cars can be turned into a performance car, but that typically involves K swapping the engine. The car also has quite a bit of body roll in the corners, so the suspension would need stiffening up. (anti roll bars and either lowering springs or coilovers) I recently put KONI shocks on mine with are slightly sportier but also take bumps a little harsher. The car is not rev happy at all, there is no reason to floor it because the result is pretty pitiful. Its great off the line, but that is where the excitement ends. this last year I acquired a manual 2014 NC miata and it instantly revealed how much the CRZ is not a sports car, that miata is exponentially more fun to drive than the CR-Z. But it also suggests premium fuel and gets 28mpg compared to the CRZ's 38-42 mpg. the miata also obviously doesn't have the storage of the CRZ. So i have both, two 2014 2 door japanese cars. I missed shifting gears so that is why I got the miata. By comparision the CR-Z seems boring, but that doesn't mean its not an amazing car. On the CRZ forums there is apparently someone who has 450k miles on the stock motor. The engine is under such low stress that it will literally run forever. Another interesting fact about these cars is that if the electric motor goes out, the car still drives, it will just lose all the torque. This is different from a prius which cannot run without the electric motor. I added the K&N air filter and it does make the throttle slightly more responsive. I'm Austinblack25 on instagram for anyone who might want to give me a follow. Cheers. great video
Are the rear seat usable
@@BabatundeSoboladon’t know if you’re still considering the car, but no lol. maybe in european models but if you’re over 6’, you’ll want to be so far back to be comfortable that there isn’t room in the back
I have a 2011 cvt with 340,000 Kms and just added a 2016 manual, honestly I can't get enough, I ride liter bikes and honest a car with 400hp feels just as slow as 130hp, I just drive around town and just stare at the beautiful design it's been 14 years and it has aged beautifully inside and out
Wait, how did you 'add' a manual?
@@Blacktemplewarrior He's got two
Have a 2011 manual CR-Z in bright red 138,000 miles. Usually gets about 35 mpg. I’m 64 and just have a ball with it. Both my sons are scheming to get it away from me, but I’m holding fast. I have 14 other vehicles on the road, but this is my daily driver.
lol 14
I bought the GT version in 2013. I consider that this vehicle is even more impressive than your review. An absolutely wonderful car to drive.
babie blackie rabie rapy 😂😂
I bought one brand new in 2012 to save on gas. I now have 170 thousand miles on the clock. The only issue i have had was the passanger side door handle actuater needed to be replaced. It's not fast at all but, it handles great. Mantance is cheep and it gets great gas mileage. I plan on doing a k swap when it hits 200 thousand miles. It was worth what i paid for it brand new from the dealer.
I have a 2011 Japanese import with the CVT gearbox, great little car!
I am worried about the hybrid battery lifetime if buying use. What is your advice ?
@@ReformMsia Its a concern for sure but if you look at the CRZ forum people have had them go for 300000KMs and still going with no issues. Probably because it's not a hybrid in the normal way, it only uses the battery to boost the car, its never does any heavy lifting like a Prius for example.
@@PatrickTCAPIreland thanks 🙏
The CR-Z hybrid was a little ahead of its time. Bet it would be more popular if it was released these days.
I just bought a 2016 CR-Z. It's my first hybrid. 38 mpg. and she's got enough zip. Thanks dude.
How much did you pay with what mileage
$11999 with 113,473 miles. Hope this helps. @@MMAFan20
Dear Friend...I've been making every attempt to keep this truly remarkable Sports CR-Z quiet from our Motoring public.
Absolutely fantastic Honda Manual gearshift...IN MY VIEW, possibly yours, never to be equalled, and the benefit of the added Hybrid. Who wants a fast car when you can get unrivalled comfort and driveable FUN CAR....GET ONE KEEP ONE...I'm advised that Honda only built 3844 Right Hand manual transmission...G.A.R.
Have to buy used if one wants a 2-door hybrid manual. I want one!
Sorry, did you say the 1st gen Insight is stodgy? It's not beyond criticism but I would never call it stodgy. Was also available in manual btw
They need to bring these back! CRZ is discontinued
Interesting. I'm looking used for a decent balance of running costs, nice interior and little car fun for £7k. It's a toss up between small warm diesels and flat but frugal petrols. One of these has now intrigued me.
Do you want buy from me?
Thx mate but looked at one and the back seats are just not practical. Shame cos they're cool little things.
@@davefloyd9443 yeh I’m looking at the crz and really want to get it but the backseats really are a big big con
I like this little hybrid sports car. If you want something sporty from Honda now you have to get a full hog type R
@WetLettuce-kc2qm im not, what im saying is you cant buy it new and the only option now is a type R
Title is very deceptive: I was expecting a review of the CRZ as a used buy, issues to look out for etc., not a reposting of the video when it was new, interesting though that is.
If it's well used you'll have no problems, if it just sat for awhile,so like extremely low mileage for the age, I'll be wary, the hybrid battery doesn't like sitting. Aftermarket batteries around 2k and brand new from Honda is 5k USD. That being said I've not known a single person having to change the hybrid battery I only saw one video on TH-cam and it was a 2011 version which had extremely low miles. I have a 2011 with 345k Kms and a 2016 with 36k Kms very reliable, it's a Honda. I know the 2011s have rust issues under the rear wheel wells especially if you live where they salt the roads but honestly it came on mine after 9 years and it doesn't really grow that much if you wash your car regularly.
I'm looking for one of these right now. Cross shopping with Swift sport and ds3 racing. Now this channel shows old and new reviews, I keep away from the OSV channel as I think it's changed too much and the best detailed reviews are on car and driving.
Look at a Swift Sport Hybrid, might not have drives modes but its still punchy and frugal.
dollar for sporting dollar the CR-Z is the BEST value out here in automotive land. My 02.
What is it like on our amazing British roads? I'm guessing with 17" alloy wheels, probably not so good? Looks like it changes direction pretty quickly, which will come in handy to avoid all the potholes we have now.
Have one in Ireland and with the stock 16s its not bad, you definitely can feel bumps because the suspension is a little stiffer than a Jazz but no big deal IMO
@@PatrickTCAPIreland Good on ya' man.
I've also one in Ireland, road noise is definitely audible, and you feel the bumps, but I've driven in my parent's BMW 640d, and it's not much better, so I'll blame the roads over the Honda. :p
Is it just the 2013-2014 models that have the Moonroof?I've been looking for one and this video seems to be the only one where it has a roofglass. how come?????
Great review ❤
Thanks for watching
anyone knows if this car is comfortable for taller drivers? (180+ cm)
Re:... "... the brilliant little CRX of the 1980's.... ". I bought a new CRX almost as soon as it came out around 1984/5. I did so on the basis of the looks, and the motoring reviews of the time. None of them mentioned the dismal ride quality on anything other than a smooth road. Overall, the CRX was not a patch on the Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 that I had rented for 10 days a while earlier. My conclusion was that French cars know how to combine handling and ride quality, Honda don't ( ref. also the Civic of the 2010's era, the one with the spaceship looks ).
The 205 what a car, I had a GTX version (a version present only in Spain). I miss it, it only had a 90hp 1.6? Talbot, but on that little thing it felt way more than that, reliable and you could park it anywhere, a smart didn't make any sense having one of those around.
@Bazzacuda You have the inside track on what he means, and speak for most people ? Phew.
Love the look of it but...no.
"push to pass" ? 130ps?
The amount of copium in this comments section tells you what you need to know.
No. No thank you.
So 40 mpg, with all the complications , batteries, computers, when they made 40mpg like what , in the 1970s??
@WetLettuce-kc2qm 1989 honda CRX with the manual 5 speed , got 49 city , 52 highway. .
Chevette, Omni, Rabbit I believe
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Good video - your jacket is too big for you though.
Who cares
@@shibaweebas Clearly not him
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It desperately needs a supercharger
They did a supercharged version, its called the Mugen RZ. 👍👍. Japan only. All 300 made came in blue👍👍
Here in the US, we can add the HPD SC. It's quite expensive, but in my opinion, it is necessary to make up for the lack of HP.
@@mikehall2611 I own one of the Mugen RZ'S. I have car 006. Defo needs to be supercharged 😀😀
@@projectnorahlyne1018 I'm not jealous 🫠
Wanted one for mine but could never get an HPD kit. Originally looked into other option but could find nothing much after that. But for what I have I'm okay with it.
Had it. It handles badly. Loses traction on turns due to the narrow wheels
I’ve had a 2014 and for a year now no problem with handling