Said Bye to the Z tonight!

ClemsonWill · 11-16-2010, 10:04 AM

I really like the CRZ. Congratulations. I'm sure the aftermarket world will jump on it very quickly.

I want a Z · 11-16-2010, 10:19 AM

wow the CRZ did not fair well with Motor Trends Car of the Year Comp.
2011 Car of the Year Testing Facility - Motor Trend

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3. HIGH-SPEED LOOP
Three lanes; 6.4 miles Smooth surface and long, constant-radius turns enable evaluation of engine noise and transmission shift quality under hard acceleration. High speeds test suppression of wind noise and tire roar, as well as vehicle steering and stability at high speed.
MOST REFINED: Audi A8
LEAST REFINED: Honda CR-Z

4. FREEWAY SURFACES
One lane; 1.25 miles
Sectioned into exact replicas of L.A.'s notoriously choppy 710, 10, and 5 freeways, and taken at a steady 65 mph, this section allows evaluation of vehicle ride quality as well as transmitted tire noise and suspension thump.
SMOOTHEST: Toyota Avalon
ROUGHEST: Honda CR-Z

6. SPECIAL SURFACES
17 surfaces; 0.75 mile
Has a mixture of typical distressed road surfaces, from broken asphalt to potholes to deep corrugations to rail crossings. Used for assessing noise from suspension and detecting rattles and squeaks from the body and interior.
TIGHT AND TAUT: Audi A8
RATTLER: Honda CR-Z

Contender: Honda CR-Z
No CRX, no calipers
WE LIKE: Manual gearbox, handling potential, tadpole-position styling.
WE DON'T LIKE: Too much of a compromise; performance tradeoff for marginal green gains.

Read more: 2011 Honda CR-Z - 2011 Car of the Year Contender - Motor Trend

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 11:21 AM

if i were u i woulda waited for the ft-86 .... >.> congrats on the downsize

tonybui · 11-16-2010, 11:24 AM

I like those CR-Z but would never trade in my Z, I on the other hand would love to add.

However, I can understand the route you took !!

kenchan · 11-16-2010, 11:37 AM

yah, FT86 should be fun to get and should compete well with the honda....

be like FT86 vs CRZ = AE86 vs Accord wagon carrying a bed.

m4a1mustang · 11-16-2010, 11:44 AM

Hmmm. JDM bed is small, so very little aerodynamic or weight penalty for the Accord.

Vegitto-kun · 11-16-2010, 02:12 PM

you bought a car from the company that is the cause of all this hybrid ********.

damn

sonic370 · 11-16-2010, 07:35 PM

i'll trade my 370 in when i get tired of the drop dead good looks, when it gets old having strangers stare at it,oh and did i mention the handling and the sound of the engine going thru the revs. then i might trade.for a new one

ImportConvert · 11-16-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

you bought a car from the company that is the cause of all this hybrid ********.

damn

You can thank the government and stricter standards for emissions, fines, etc. Don't blame Honda for trying to get ahead of the inevitable curve. They also kept Nissan on their toes with the S2000, which the 350Z was most comparable to in most aspects, regarding the cars available at the time in that price range in that market segment. Maybe you should thank Honda?

Red370 · 11-16-2010, 09:50 PM

whats with everybody trading their Z's in on cars that are in a completely different class? guys trading in for SUV's, Crossovers, Hybrids.... hell, at least trade for something comparable in the power department! no hate on the CRZ, they're cute little cars, but man, i'd go effin nuts taking a power hit like that!

ImportConvert · 11-16-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

whats with everybody trading their Z's in on cars that are in a completely different class? guys trading in for SUV's, Crossovers, Hybrids.... hell, at least trade for something comparable in the power department! no hate on the CRZ, they're cute little cars, but man, i'd go effin nuts taking a power hit like that!

It's not so bad. I went from 350 horsepower to 145. True, I plan on buying another sports car next year, but every car has it's "cool" attributes.

Pushing_Tin · 11-17-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

whats with everybody trading their Z's in on cars that are in a completely different class? guys trading in for SUV's, Crossovers, Hybrids.... hell, at least trade for something comparable in the power department! no hate on the CRZ, they're cute little cars, but man, i'd go effin nuts taking a power hit like that!

Well people's lives change, their priorities change. They get divorced, married, have a kid or a dog, lose their job, move across the country etc. That's why I like the Jag, sure it corners like a train, but 0-60 it's about the same exact speed as the Z, and gets comparable mileage too.

Rui Z · 11-17-2010, 01:07 AM

If Honda would have stuck closer to the smooth lines of the CRZ concept, I would have bought it over the Z. But it was too different. Also, power and mpg was lower than I expected. But it's still a sweet looking car, and in my top 5 under $25K car list.

shoopajae10 · 11-17-2010, 10:55 AM

damn, so the 370zs are like honda civics around your neighborhood?!

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

damn, so the 370zs are like honda civics around your neighborhood?!

Yeah. The DC Metro area is kind of isolated from the rest of the US. Our unemployment rate is only around 6.5% due to so many government jobs and it's just a very rich area. 8 of the 10 richest counties in the US are in the DC Metro area. Our pizza delivery guys drive brand new 335is.

11-16-2010, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	I really like the CRZ. Congratulations. I'm sure the aftermarket world will jump on it very quickly. __________________ Slightly modded

11-16-2010, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 36 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	if i were u i woulda waited for the ft-86 .... >.> congrats on the downsize __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-16-2010, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Hmmm. JDM bed is small, so very little aerodynamic or weight penalty for the Accord. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-16-2010, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	whats with everybody trading their Z's in on cars that are in a completely different class? guys trading in for SUV's, Crossovers, Hybrids.... hell, at least trade for something comparable in the power department! no hate on the CRZ, they're cute little cars, but man, i'd go effin nuts taking a power hit like that! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

11-17-2010, 01:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 18	If Honda would have stuck closer to the smooth lines of the CRZ concept, I would have bought it over the Z. But it was too different. Also, power and mpg was lower than I expected. But it's still a sweet looking car, and in my top 5 under $25K car list. __________________

11-16-2010, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 429	I like those CR-Z but would never trade in my Z, I on the other hand would love to add. However, I can understand the route you took !!

11-16-2010, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, FT86 should be fun to get and should compete well with the honda.... be like FT86 vs CRZ = AE86 vs Accord wagon carrying a bed.

11-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 264	you bought a car from the company that is the cause of all this hybrid ********. damn

11-16-2010, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	i'll trade my 370 in when i get tired of the drop dead good looks, when it gets old having strangers stare at it,oh and did i mention the handling and the sound of the engine going thru the revs. then i might trade.for a new one

11-17-2010, 10:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 18	damn, so the 370zs are like honda civics around your neighborhood?!

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