i dont know whats in the honda australia / govt thinking.. i saw the price and shake my head.
i was having a chat with murakami-san from js racing and was told this car is selling very well in japan because japanese govt gives heaps of incentives to buy hybrid car that makes the car cheaper than conventional car. for us we were slapped with premium price to go green. go figure!
they should include as part of their carbon reduction scheme to give incentives for us to buy green car as well since car emit carbon (heaps of cars in australia)
i know dealers wants to make money like any other business but just not seeing how people will be buying this car in this period where everyone is cautious how the $$$ is spend.
Japanese govt would want to help their car industry by giving incentive for hybrid cars which at the moment are most Japanese made.
we don't produce any hybrids so why would our govt wants to help foreign companies.
unfortunately with most things green/organic. you have to pay a premium for them.
Originally Posted by UNLS1
lexus should have a better build than any honda! it is LEXUS!
Originally Posted by denot
with same price as Honda
but the cheapest CT200H isn't that much more exxy than the CRZ lux. with similar performance, 2 extra doors and usable rear seats. and it's a godamn LEXUS!!!
(i know i know, one is a "sports car" while one is a hatch. we have to pay premium for "sports car")
Dont get me wrong, if the price is right (RRP under 30k) I definitely buy the CRZ over CT200H. It just the price I'm concern about.... another 5k you can get CTR? or for the same price (as stated by UNLS1) you can get Accord Euro.
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
we don't produce any hybrids so why would our govt wants to help foreign companies.
Dang! And I thought Camry hybrid is Made in Oz like our "camry"
i would have to say the manual is by far the most fun to drive! did a few laps on my own flat out around the track yesterday and that car was made for twists and turns. It even has a better exhaust note than a civic 1.8, jazz ect.
It is similar to the old CRX's, the were not high powered cars but a hell of alot of fun to drive and good on fuel. Sat nav/ glass roof and leather dont really bother me so the manual sports would be my pic if i ever was to buy one.
i would have to say the manual is by far the most fun to drive! did a few laps on my own flat out around the track yesterday and that car was made for twists and turns. It even has a better exhaust note than a civic 1.8, jazz ect.
It is similar to the old CRX's, the were not high powered cars but a hell of alot of fun to drive and good on fuel. Sat nav/ glass roof and leather dont really bother me so the manual sports would be my pic if i ever was to buy one.
A true spruik if I ever heard one.
Similar to old CRX how? Old CRX was about power vs weight, on paper this car is not that at all. A big rasberry for that one!
i would have to say the manual is by far the most fun to drive! when is it not?
Better exhaust note than Jazz and 1.8 Civic? LMAO, those car's notes are crap. What about comparing it to a b16a CRX?
The car was made for twists and turns: out of the factory it will be a predictable understeerer like almost all production cars (type Rs and STIs being noteable exceptions). Without aftermarket sway bars and lowering springs cars like WRX and DC5 aren't that hot in the twisties. I seriously doubt this car is any different.
What about a balanced review that mentions both cons as well as pros my car dealer friend?
p.s. I've probably opened a can of worms here, but I feel it's my time for a rant, so let the shit storm begin!
Last edited by Mikecivic78; 30-11-2011 at 01:13 PM.
Originally Posted by UNLS1
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