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#120 of 150 Re: Have seen no future plans for new Insight model [larsb] by bamacar Oct 20, 2005 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Oct 20, 2005 11:56 am) Both 2006 Civic LX and EX autos get 40MPG on the highway. Still an 11 mpg difference either way. Most likely the real world mileage will be even less of a difference. Hard to justify by cost alone - especially if the regular civics are at invoice or so by the time the new HCH hits the streets at MSRP or above.
#121 of 150 Re: Have seen no future plans for new Insight model [larsb] by civicex05 Oct 20, 2005 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Oct 20, 2005 11:56 am) Well, the HCH is more comparable to the auto tranny EX, considering the creature comforts, and that puts the 2006 HCH at 15 MPG better than the EX, which means you can recover the so-called 'hybrid premium" in 5-6 years.   The Civic EX and LX with automatic have an EPA highway estimate of 40 mpg. The HCH only gets 51 mpg highway, which is an 11 mpg difference. I compared the highway mpg numbers because the majority of my commute is freeway miles. I purchased a 2005 Civic EX earlier this year and have been extremely pleased with it, especially considering that I have been averaging about 39.5 mpg on the freeway. I would love to eventually replace my wife's Camry with a car capable of 80 mpg. I would hope something like that will be available in a few years.
#122 of 150 Well, unless you LIVE beside the freeway..... by larsb Oct 20, 2005 (12:30 pm)
You are correct on the 40 versus 51 mpg numbers, BUT:   Unless you LIVE beside the freeway and your workplace is one exit off the freeway, you will have a MIX of driving styles every tank. I'd bet with an HCH you'd probably get 52-55 MPG, and with education and effort could probably pull a little higher number. Water under the bridge, however......   The first 75-80 MPG 5-passenger sedan will likely be a diesel/electric hybrid, and will hit the streets probably by 2012-2014 is my guess. I will buy that car in a heartbeat !!!
#123 of 150 Re: Does Honda intend to redesign the Insight? [civicex05] by midnightcowboy Oct 20, 2005 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: civicex05 (Oct 20, 2005 11:52 am) The current Insight only has a 1 liter 3 cylinder engine and weighs 1800. It is about as close to the limit on weight as you can get the 5-speed is rated at 60/66.   It has some features that are nices : remote lock, power windows, power mirrors, rear defost, ABS, auto climate. These could be removed to save weight , but then it is already very light now with stressed Aluminum.   The power is around the Prius range ( 10.5- 11.3) for 0-60 mph. If you gat any slower than that then you limit the usablity significantly on highways.   About the only way you could get the 75-80 mpg you are looking for would be a lightweight hybrid diesel similar to the Insight. Honda's older HF CRX approached 50 mpg hifhghway with a 1.5 engine.   I don't see the insight changing much. It is alredy a very low volume niche car, mainly to display Honda's technoogy and keep the claims of first US hybrid and highest mpg car.   YMMV,   MidCow   Seriously thinking about ordering a 5-speed Insight w/AC for a commuter car. 90days to order, $500 off MSRP, still a little expensive at $20,580
#124 of 150 Insight modifications by pimpedinsight Nov 12, 2005 (9:29 pm)
I've made some visual modifications to my Insight like tinted windows, sunroof, and stripes along the sides. I've tried to no avail to get rims for it. Is there any other modifications that I can make that would be visually enhancing. Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Nov 13, 2005 12:47 pm)
#125 of 150 Re: Insight modifications [pimpedinsight] -RIMS by midnightcowboy Nov 13, 2005 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: pimpedinsight (Nov 12, 2005 9:29 pm) There was one guy that was selling a lime green Insight with updated rims. I believe they were Korgi. They looked awesome. If you search the Edmunds forumms you can probalby find the rims. The sale was on eBay about a year ago.
#126 of 150 Re: Insight question for owners [merigayle] by wantahybrid Nov 21, 2005 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: merigayle (Oct 04, 2005 3:46 am) merigayle - have you tried trader.com or trader.ca sites? I was lead to them by a post in insightcentral, as I was looking to see if I even fit - as I am 6'3" Tall, ~220 Lbs! Found one so far - awfull day for a test drive around the block - but I fit just fine!
#127 of 150 Re: Insight question for owners [merigayle] by iowaboy Jan 10, 2006 (11:09 am)
Replying to: merigayle (Oct 04, 2005 3:46 am) Hi I have a 2000 insight I am 6'1" and I really like my insight. It is fun.
#128 of 150 Question on Insight by davem7 Jan 21, 2006 (11:00 am)
Does anyone have familiarity with either an '05 or '06 Insight with respect to the Auto Stop function?   Having owned a '05 HCH and currently an '06 Honda Civic Hybrid I noticed a major improvement in the auto stop on the '06, it engages at a lower speed and can be usually be reengaged without resuming the pevious speed when crawling in traffic, also with the '06 the auto stop functions much of the time with the heater or fan running whereas the '05 did neither.   I'm curious as to Insight owners' experience with the auto stop. Replies to this message: grandmouse (Jul 11, 2006 10:29 am)
#129 of 150 An Edmunds.com writer wants to know by pf_flyer HOST Jan 24, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Which of the following best describes why you own a hybrid?    a) to make a statement    b) for the tax credit and other perks    c) because they’re environmentally friendly    d) to save money at the pump    e) to be the first to own new technology    Please submit a few sentences to support your response no later than Friday, January 27, 2006. Be sure to include your Forums username. Thanks! (wclarkeedmunds.com)

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