Honda CR-Z (2010 - 2013) 1.5 IMA GT Hybrid 3d (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Cool, slightly unusual, I'm a company director and I chose this car to make a statement.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most people love it, and those who don't are usually a little jealous!
Would you buy this car again and why?
This is already my second one! So I probably wouldn't have a third, though I do love it! I might stick to the sport edition though with a few extras rather than the GT.
What are you likely to buy next?
Most likely another Honda (unless I get rich and buy a Lambourghini!) probably a civic or maybe a CRV to contrast this tiny sporty thing!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a fair deal on the part ex of my CRZ sport which had a very high mileage and got a great deal on an ex demo model, I had to pay more to increase my mileage allowance on the new car but that's expected.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had the CRZ sport for two years and loved it so upgraded to the GT the end of the year, it's a 63 plate ex demo in storm silver.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful and friendly, I would recommend,.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely (with the exceptions of bad weather as mentioned above) I drive my CRZ over three times the yearly average mileage and it is a pleasure to drive, so many extras and features make for very comfortable driving.
What's it like to park?
Easy peasy... Just takes a little getting used to- the bonnet feels long at first and I do still find myself reversing into spaces every time but the parking sensors make it so easy!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, it's brilliant technically, I don't like driving it in bad weather though, swapping to the GT has made driving in snow much more difficult and I find the car is much more difficult to handle in wind and standing water. Tax also jumps from £20 in the sport to £100 in the GT!
What's most practical about your car?
The MPG is great, it's super fuel efficient in most driving conditions.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats are amazing, USB, the glove box cooler is great in summer, integrated phone system,.
