hey guys, i used to say the same thing about hondas until i owned my 90 civic hatch 5 speed econobox that i use as a daily driver. its no speed demon by any means but it is super reliable and actually really fun to drive in the twisties! its a lot like a go-cart.
i even did a few autocrosses with it and finished mid pack in my class with it completly stock! that says something about the car's ability to handle itself in the turns. all it would need is a good set of tires and some suspension work and it would really handle on rails!....oh crap..now i sound like one of those ricer punks!
i personally like the new CR-Z for what it is. a sporty economy car that would make an excellent daily driver and still be somewhat fun.