Honda Insight...anyone have one??

Meeyatch1 · 8 August 2004

So the wife and I are looking into getting a Honda Insight to complement our collection of Honda and Acura vehicles. I was wondering if anyone on here owns one, or has had experience with one. What are the ups and downs of ownership? What are the 'real world' MPG figures on that car? Any help is appreciated.

Inexcess · 8 August 2004

Owned since Jan 2001

I've had mine since 2001 with 45000 miles.
Not a single problem. Lifetime mileage 62.2

Fantastic piece of Honda engineering. And close relative of the NSX.

Mine: http://www.pfarrout.com/honda.htm

See http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid/

Also http://www.insightcentral.net/

NeoNSX · 9 August 2004

i've only ever seen one Insight on the road here in Australia, and i have to admit i got a little excited (like when i see an NSX

). Not many around that's for sure.

I must also admit i'm not fond of the enclosed rear wheels. I realize it has function, but reminds me of some hideous old 1960-70's cars.

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I've always thought of the Insight as the CRX replacement. is that a fair judgement?

Inexcess · 9 August 2004

NeoNSX said:
I've always thought of the Insight as the CRX replacement. is that a fair judgement?

The Insight is very much like the CRX in being 2 seater hatchback.

ibDursty · 9 August 2004

I think the styling of the toyota Prius looked a little nicer... although I don't think the mileage was as high as you get with the Honda. Honda really looks likes a eco box though, lol. I heard califorinia was trying to create new laws concerning hybrids like giving them HOV rights with one person, parking, etc. I think the main problem was availability.. just aren't enough hybrids to go around. I think there was like a year waiting list to get the Toyota Prius.

NSXDreamer2 · 9 August 2004

It's really disturbing to see insight

I mean on a race track at an opening track day.

I went to one as passenger a month ago, and seeing the instrutor was dirfting that poor thru the series of right left right corners... It's disturbing/ and at the same time, amazing, I'm telling you... I still have pic at home I took, I will post it tonight.

Joel · 9 August 2004

One of the links posted by Inexcess says that a Honda Accord HYBRID is on it's way this fall? That's something to look into, IMO.

vintagecarman · 10 August 2004

Meeyatch1 said:
So the wife and I are looking into getting a Honda Insight to complement our collection of Honda and Acura vehicles. I was wondering if anyone on here owns one, or has had experience with one. What are the ups and downs of ownership? What are the 'real world' MPG figures on that car? Any help is appreciated.

Mitch,

What are you going to do when you find the 300K + NSX in Atlanta?

Build a Bigger garage?

Honda Insight...anyone have one??

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