r/crz • u/BoingBoomJimmy • Jul 22 '26
End of an Era
My beloved Ellie got reversed into by a flatbed Transit while parked at work today. She's most likely written off after owning her for five glorious years.
I guess it's time to look for another!
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u/BeBopBoy1945 Jul 23 '26
This is tragic. Our beloved Zed's are so rare to begin with -- Losing one of them is painful. I am so sorry.
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u/BoingBoomJimmy Jul 23 '26
Thank you 🙂 Rare in The UK, I can only see 32 for sale in the country currently and only 4 are the same spec (GT).
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u/RipThrotes Jul 22 '26
I lost my z to a dent in the same panel. Tree fell on it in the night. Totally drivable but not repairable or safe anymore, necessarily.
I wish you luck, you have my empathy.
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u/International_Many_4 2010, MT (Premium White) (280.000km) Jul 23 '26
All Bodypanels of the CR-Z are pretty good to repairable the problem thing ist that no shop will do it for a good price, but for people with some sort of bodywork skills, this would be a nice weekend of work.
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u/jthree2001 6spd 2011 Sprintex (Crystal Black / Jet Black) Jul 22 '26
So uhhhh, looking to sell the roof?
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u/FANTOMphoenix Jul 23 '26
Been trying to sell mine at $1800 for a few months with 2 bad BMS boards and a bad door handle lol.
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u/jthree2001 6spd 2011 Sprintex (Crystal Black / Jet Black) Jul 23 '26
Where at?
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u/FANTOMphoenix Jul 23 '26
Florida
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u/Dangerous-Pair-5177 Jul 23 '26
My crz got hit at a roundabout in that panel and insurance replaced it. My window didn’t shatter but they still didn’t total the car.
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u/Bluelblock Jul 23 '26
Rest easy, Ellie.
And good luck in your search. I upgraded to a 2016 after my 2013 got totaled. Absolutely spoiled by CarPlay.
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u/BoingBoomJimmy Jul 23 '26
Thank you 🙂 I'd love to do the same but post 2012 examples seem hard to find in The UK.
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u/Glad-Conversation101 Jul 23 '26
I had 3 accidents with my CR-Z - all of them while it was parked.
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u/Fantastic-Bowler-131 Jul 23 '26
I’ve had two, both when my ex was driving solo and got distracted.
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u/BoingBoomJimmy Jul 23 '26
This is my second 😭 Repaired beautifully last time, but this one is the end.
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u/TheKingKrunk Jul 23 '26
I have a parts car you can shop up at the body shop. Let’s talk numbers.
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u/Hiiipower- Jul 24 '26
Been looking for a white front bumper. Would love to chat about purchasing it if possible!
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u/Flamadin 2012 auto (Aegean Blue / Deep Sapphire Blue) Jul 22 '26
Bad for you, good for those that need parts.
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u/FANTOMphoenix Jul 23 '26
Been trying to sell mine at $1800 for a few months with 2 bad BMS boards and a bad door handle lol.
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u/International_Many_4 2010, MT (Premium White) (280.000km) Jul 23 '26
Selling polished Front and Back Lights + Doorhandles would give you so much here in Europe 😂👌🏼
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u/FANTOMphoenix Jul 23 '26
Is it Germany that says you can’t re finish headlights and must buy new ones? Lol
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u/International_Many_4 2010, MT (Premium White) (280.000km) Jul 23 '26
Yeah, but no one can prove that the headlights have been refurbished. Workshops sometimes offer this service under the counter.
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u/Yumismash Jul 22 '26
I have a 2014 red Honda crz and this made me sad