NBTD - I'm BORED

[lsm1991]

i hear you bro - having to maintain the battery is a pain. I'm not a huge hybrid fan so I can't really tell you much. My only opinion is if you're going to k-swap a CRZ, you're better off doing it on a different platform like a Honda EK or EG or EF hatchback or just get a FD2R cuz you're gonna spend a shit ton of money swapping the K20 into a CRZ and making half the electronics not work anymore in a gadget loaded CRZ is sort of a shame.

I remember when i drove the CRZ manual around, one of the things i liked the most was the lights and bling. Very futuristic and the cocoon feel of sitting in the car. I just wasn't a fan of the slow acceleration. But then again I drive a Myvi most of the time so who am I to complain about slow.

Oh btw the Toyota hybrid system imho is better than the Honda one for one reason - the aircon runs on electricity whereas the Hondas one doesn't. So everytime you stop at a traffic light with the stop-start system on the aircon goes warm. Toyotas doesn't. hahaha

newer hondas have electric powered ac.... but crz not sure.... i can ask.. banyak crz round me

 

[jon360x]

Pretty sad. CR-Z seems to be a pretty good entry for people who wants to own a sporty 2door hatch. The battery replacement is the only put off for me.

 

[Izso]

newer hondas have electric powered ac.... but crz not sure.... i can ask.. banyak crz round me

If they didn't refresh the CRZ it's still hydraulic for sure.

Pretty sad. CR-Z seems to be a pretty good entry for people who wants to own a sporty 2door hatch. The battery replacement is the only put off for me.

Well, it's a small price to pay for something you like. How much was the car anyway?

Personally there's plenty of options for 2 door sporty hatches that's way better than the CRZ.

 

[jon360x]

If they didn't refresh the CRZ it's still hydraulic for sure.


Well, it's a small price to pay for something you like. How much was the car anyway?

Personally there's plenty of options for 2 door sporty hatches that's way better than the CRZ.

Wasnt looking at one specifically but prices are about 40-45k and pretty affordable monthly installment as well. Maintenance looks normal until the battery dies.

 

[vr2turbo]

Wasnt looking at one specifically but prices are about 40-45k and pretty affordable monthly installment as well. Maintenance looks normal until the battery dies.

You can check around first on the battery. I heard from one shop now they trying to find and replace a section of the faulty battery, since the whole battery is made up of many battery cells joined together. Usually one cell goes the whole battery kaput, so if they can find the faulty cell and replace that cell alone will be cheaper. Just a thought.....

 

[stupidcar]

You can check around first on the battery. I heard from one shop now they trying to find and replace a section of the faulty battery, since the whole battery is made up of many battery cells joined together. Usually one cell goes the whole battery kaput, so if they can find the faulty cell and replace that cell alone will be cheaper. Just a thought.....

Malaysia sometimes dodgy. In guai lou countries they are doing this. Tesla batteries also.

 

[Izso]

Wasnt looking at one specifically but prices are about 40-45k and pretty affordable monthly installment as well. Maintenance looks normal until the battery dies.

that sorta budget, a well built Honda EF with a b18c engine would definitely be a lot better a drive. but less technology la.

 

[minibeany]

Wasnt looking at one specifically but prices are about 40-45k and pretty affordable monthly installment as well. Maintenance looks normal until the battery dies.

take a look at Mini Cooper S. your budget can get R56 turbo charged. Surely more fun than CRZ

 

[jon360x]

that sorta budget, a well built Honda EF with a b18c engine would definitely be a lot better a drive. but less technology la.

I dont have that much cash thats why. If just to buy on a loan and maintain, its pretty affordable for me. Just the battery replacement. Not really into modding until am rich enough.

 

[parakey]

Just the battery replacement.

Bro, you are complaining about a 4-6k battery replacement. Maybe you should look at something that's easier to manage

 

[jon360x]

Bro, you are complaining about a 4-6k battery replacement. Maybe you should look at something that's easier to manage

You are right. Haha. Still moving up in my career so maybe in future I shall see how.

 

[ixeo]

The Honda CR-Z MANUAL is a pretty fun car to drive. Handles well, not much power but its enough power to have fun in the twisties. If you are thinking about the automatic then forget about the car.

I do not recommend modding the power train, it is fine as it is for daily drives, for highways, for pretty much everything you want it to do except racing. I mean, don't go racing against a Perodua Myvi 1.5L or a Proton XC70. If you want to do that buy something else.

It's not that common, plus it is quite cool. My experience is 18 months between 2016 to 2018 on a 1st hand Gen 1 Honda Malaysia car, not much problems at all. If you want a sporty 2 door coupe, fun, and have good fuel consumption, highly recommended.

 

[Izso]

You are right. Haha. Still moving up in my career so maybe in future I shall see how.

If you're looking for a loanable car - there's the Mini Cooper S recon. Comes with 1 year warranty and drives like a bloody bee with its ass on fire. It's freaking nice to drive and chicks dig the car assuming she's not any taller than 5ft6. Taller chicks would have tall friends and they can't really fit in the rear seats.

 

[vr2turbo]

If you're looking for a loanable car - there's the Mini Cooper S recon. Comes with 1 year warranty and drives like a bloody bee with its ass on fire. It's freaking nice to drive and chicks dig the car assuming she's not any taller than 5ft6. Taller chicks would have tall friends and they can't really fit in the rear seats.

Like that you buy one, bro. sweelt and myself no need sit inside dy.......hhahhahahhaha

 

[jon360x]

If you're looking for a loanable car - there's the Mini Cooper S recon. Comes with 1 year warranty and drives like a bloody bee with its ass on fire. It's freaking nice to drive and chicks dig the car assuming she's not any taller than 5ft6. Taller chicks would have tall friends and they can't really fit in the rear seats.

Which year model range are you referring to? because last I saw it as about 50-60k

Also after reading up on cr-z and the hybrid batteries. Someone did mention there was a hybrid specialist in Subang that does check and replace the individual cell instead of the whole pack if people dont want OEM factory replacement. And seems the facelift one has Lithium-ion as opposed to NiMH for first gen. I wonder if thats any difference

 

[leinnz]

If you're looking for a loanable car - there's the Mini Cooper S recon. Comes with 1 year warranty and drives like a bloody bee with its ass on fire. It's freaking nice to drive and chicks dig the car assuming she's not any taller than 5ft6. Taller chicks would have tall friends and they can't really fit in the rear seats.

mind share?

 

[Izso]

Which year model range are you referring to? because last I saw it as about 50-60k

Also after reading up on cr-z and the hybrid batteries. Someone did mention there was a hybrid specialist in Subang that does check and replace the individual cell instead of the whole pack if people dont want OEM factory replacement. And seems the facelift one has Lithium-ion as opposed to NiMH for first gen. I wonder if thats any difference

not used. Recon with 1 year warranty on critical components.

mind share?

sure sure. let me go grab the photos

 

[Izso]

mind share?

The seller asked me to help post it in ZTH. So I did.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/threads/mini-cooper-s-unreg-2014-fs.470793/

 

[jon360x]

The Honda CR-Z MANUAL is a pretty fun car to drive. Handles well, not much power but its enough power to have fun in the twisties. If you are thinking about the automatic then forget about the car.

I do not recommend modding the power train, it is fine as it is for daily drives, for highways, for pretty much everything you want it to do except racing. I mean, don't go racing against a Perodua Myvi 1.5L or a Proton XC70. If you want to do that buy something else.

It's not that common, plus it is quite cool. My experience is 18 months between 2016 to 2018 on a 1st hand Gen 1 Honda Malaysia car, not much problems at all. If you want a sporty 2 door coupe, fun, and have good fuel consumption, highly recommended.

Any comments on the visibility in the rear of this car? like side mirrors, and rearview mirrors and the rearview window.

 

[Izso]

Any comments on the visibility in the rear of this car? like side mirrors, and rearview mirrors and the rearview window.

my last time I drove the car there is a big blindspot on the rear fender area so gotta watch out for motorbikes. otherwise it's ok. If you sit properly and adjust the mirrors outwards you should be fine