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#107 of 150 Best Replacement Tires for 2001 Insight? by harrythe24th Jul 21, 2005 (5:50 pm)
Hi -- I need to replace a tire, so I should replace two, right? Can any of you advise me what tire would be good for this car? I drive mostly in NYC plus some Northeast highway driving. TIA!
#108 of 150 Honda "Insight " Locator by tlhj Jul 23, 2005 (11:06 am)
I've been searching for several days for a 2005, standard transmission , Honda Insight . Calling dealers all around northeastern USA . Can anyone tell me where I might find one . I know it's out there . Many Thanks
#109 of 150 Honda Insight wheel skirts by txhondafan Aug 17, 2005 (11:52 am)
Something to consider before buying a Honda Insight: The rear wheel skirts are attached with two quarter-turn screws that evidently are prone to release. I just lost a wheel skirt on the freeway this past week after having my tires rotated. Thankfully, the airborne skirt did not strike another car, but it was totally destroyed. Cost to replace the skirt and the two bolts: $275. This event totally wiped out my savings on gasoline for the past six months. I read in the Edmund's road test review of the Insight back in 2000 that the team experienced the loss of a wheel skirt during their 15,000 mile test. Also of note: I bought the car used and wanted to replace the cabin air filter. The dealer had to order the filter and it took a week to arrive. I was expecting the skirt and bolts take at least as long. Oddly, the wheel skirt and the bolts ($15 each) were in stock in the local warehouse. That's seems peculiar for a car with such a limited production run. I'd like to get some feedback from Honda Insight owners who have had the same experience, to see how extensive this problem may be. Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 17, 2005 1:33 pm) rincon2 (Sep 01, 2005 6:12 pm) kmaietta (Sep 16, 2005 2:23 pm)
#110 of 150 Re: Honda Insight wheel skirts [txhondafan] by gagrice Aug 17, 2005 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: txhondafan (Aug 17, 2005 11:52 am) I would hit up the tire people for sloppy workmanship. You may get something from your insurance on Comprehensive. May not be worth the hassle. Replies to this message: rincon2 (Sep 01, 2005 6:12 pm)
#111 of 150 Re: Honda Insight wheel skirts [gagrice] by rincon2 Sep 01, 2005 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 17, 2005 1:33 pm) Is it still possible to order a new Honda Insight through the dealer or are they completely gone?? What is the MSRP if they are still available?? Thanks...
#112 of 150 They are still available.....Honda sold 80 of them in August by larsb Sep 02, 2005 (6:07 am)
Honda sold 80 of them in August, so they are still around....
#113 of 150 price for new insight by mike025 Sep 02, 2005 (7:15 am)
I was wondering if anyone on here has purchased a new Insight recently and what price they have paid? Im going to stat looking and wanted to get an idea what i would expect.   thanksin advance!   Mike Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Sep 02, 2005 7:25 am)
#114 of 150 Re: price for new insight [mike025] by midnightcowboy Sep 02, 2005 (7:25 am)
Replying to: mike025 (Sep 02, 2005 7:15 am) I was quoted MSRP( Baytown ) with $1,000 deposit to special order a 5-speed manual. The automatics did not seel weel here and at least one car dealer has three sitting on their lot; I think one of each color. ( Gillman Houston)   However, I really don't think you can order a 2005; production has stopped. Probably could order a 2006, but the wait migth be 3-6 months.   MidCow,   P.S.- I drove a used 5-speed, but apparently it wasn't very well maintiained. When it started up the was a lot of valve clatter; either the oil was now low or it had become low in the past. I passed on buying.   P.S.S. - I think the insight is awesome in mileage, features and styling. My wife said I would not be happy with the performance though; she is usually right!
#115 of 150 Re: Honda Insight wheel skirts [txhondafan] by kmaietta Sep 16, 2005 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: txhondafan (Aug 17, 2005 11:52 am) One of my wheel skirts flew off at about 70mph. (unrecovered) Two things can cause this: 1) turning too sharp and running over a curb will loosen the structure. 2) Service techs do not care about the cars they work on and when rotating tires fail to tighted bolts.

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