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#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)
#130 of 150 Re: Insight question for owners [merigayle] by rcc442 Jan 24, 2006 (9:58 pm)
Replying to: merigayle (Oct 04, 2005 3:46 am) I feel the same way... would really like to sit in the car and test drive it before placing a deposit. I can't believe the delaers don't stock ANY! Keep at least ONE in stock, guys! What do you have to lose?? With gas prices climbing again, someone will buy it!   (Of course, then there remains the problem of the ugly interior color, which I would also need to see in person to see if I could live with. You'd think they could have at least produced two interior colors (grey? black?) during a 7-year run!)   For example, I'd like to see first-hand just how much storage space there is behind the seats (the images on the website don't show it well). I'd like to know if the seats recline at all (from the images, there doesn't appear to be room to recline at all).   Seems to me they are not really interested in selling this car... Replies to this message: gagrice (Jan 24, 2006 10:08 pm)
#131 of 150 Re: Insight question for owners [rcc442] by gagrice Jan 24, 2006 (10:08 pm)
Replying to: rcc442 (Jan 24, 2006 9:58 pm) Seems to me they are not really interested in selling this car   Bingo! It is a big money loser for Honda. The only reason they keep it is to maintain the highest mileage vehicle on the EPA list. I have not seen one on a dealers lot here in San Diego for several years. Honda is not pushing the hybrids very hard. I am surprised they are supplying so many Civic hybrids. No 2006 Accord hybrids as of yet.
#132 of 150 Re: Better Hurry [stevedebi] by gilbynziggy May 16, 2006 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (May 06, 2004 3:06 pm) they still make the insight. go to link title yo can order one and everything. sadly it no longer is offered in neon green like it was 3 years ago.

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