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#158 of 212 Re: LA TImes: The Insight is Being Steamrolled By Prius in Sales Since March [dweiser] by pielev09 Jul 28, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: dweiser (Jul 28, 2009 7:16 am) Keep your Insight because you will be able to use it in the New York Winter. The Prius might be fine for LA and California but is worth nothing in the slippy road in Winter because it does not have a VSC off button to disengage the stability control which also controls the traction. I had a Prius 2008 and I had to get rid of it in December 2008 because on icy road the engine simply stopped to avoid the front wheel from slippering . The Insight LX does not have such a stupid system and on the EX you have a disengaging buton to cancel it and drive on icy road.
#159 of 212 Re: LA TImes: The Insight is Being Steamrolled By Prius in Sales Since March [dweiser] by galileo5 Jul 28, 2009 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: dweiser (Jul 28, 2009 7:16 am) I'm afraid the article may be correct. I spoke with a dealer in Troy, NY and the Insight is a dead dog; i.e. no sales. I admit to owning one (shamefully) and I understand why. Buy the Prius if you must have a hybrid not this lame excuse. BIG mistake on my part to buy one.   dweiser,   Why do you regret purchasing the Insight aside from a few negative reviews and poor sales?   I am assuming you did some research before buying the Insight. After all, buying a car is a pretty big investment. I don't understand why you're so disgruntled in the car on which you must have done some serious research before laying down the big cash.   I have the Insight, too, and I don't regret it. The car has been growing on me, and it's a nice feeling to have a unique hybrid with great mpg that isn't so commonplace.   Danny Replies to this message: franko1 (Jul 28, 2009 6:29 pm) pielev09 (Jul 29, 2009 6:48 am)
#160 of 212 Insight2 longivity by franko1 Jul 28, 2009 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: galileo5 (Jul 28, 2009 3:35 pm) I also bought an insight in May 09 and now I'm concerned. I recently read many prius web sites and message boards and one article stood out that alarmed me. One car buff went to Japan to get reviews on hybrids and he met up with a honda executive and they discussed both hybrids. He said it appears Honda got blind sided by the prius msrp reduction, and the advanced hybrid technology, like no belt driven accessories and all disc brakes, plus many other features. He said the latest rumor is that Honda is accellerating the design and early production of the Fit hybrid (60mpg), by the fall of 2010. Also, they are selling Insights at a loss and as a result he feels that the insight2 production will be discontinued in late 2010. The latest consumer report says that their review of the insight is the most disappointing that C.R. has tested in a long time. Prius is selling 6 times more than the insight. Honda predicted they would sell 100K units in US sales, but now at current pace only 24K units may be sold. Our local dealer quit advertising insights in sunday paper. Sorry for the bad news. Replies to this message: pielev09 (Jul 29, 2009 6:48 am)
#161 of 212 Re: Insight2 longivity [franko1] by pielev09 Jul 29, 2009 (6:48 am)
Replying to: franko1 (Jul 28, 2009 6:29 pm) Who is that car buff? This posting is that of a Toyota fanatic to scare people away from the Insight. Honda will not let go at the Insight for a long while.The posting you read is a fake . Do not worry about it. I had to get rid of a Prius 2008 because it would not travel on Icy roads (the prolem is the same on the Prius 2010 and I am now buying and Insight because it has what is need for the Winter).
#162 of 212 Insight dumped??? by rookie60 Jul 30, 2009 (5:25 am)
I doubt Honda will dump the Insight. Funny how it was driven by "expert" auto journalists and they raved about the car and now it is crap. Maybe these "expert" journalists should be fired. I own an Insight. Yes, it is underpowered. No question. However, it is giving me 44-46 mpg. That is why I bought it. People don't realize what 44-46 mpg is. My old Mazda6 got 22-23 mpg. I am putting in HALF the gas now. I got the extended warranty for 8 years/120 miles for $1k. Therefore, I don't worry about "hybrid" repairs. The Insight is a commuter car not a racecar. It is not dead in the water with me.   P.S.: The car only has 2,000 miles on it. I expect the mileage to improve after I get 3,000-5,000 miles on it.
#163 of 212 Re: I'll stick with the Ford Fusion Hybrid, thank you [rookie60] by mickeyrom Jul 30, 2009 (5:47 am)
Replying to: rookie60 (Jun 30, 2009 4:33 pm) Loved that PS...great SOH. BTW, I have to ask you...a Prius gets even better MPG, and costs just a little bit more if your Insight is the EX.(Who would get one without cruise control?)...so why the Honda over the proven excellence of the Prius? Replies to this message: rookie60 (Jul 30, 2009 6:02 am)
#164 of 212 Re: I'll stick with the Ford Fusion Hybrid, thank you [mickeyrom] by rookie60 Jul 30, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Jul 30, 2009 5:47 am) Love the Prius looks. Great car. Almost bought one. However, the killer was the dash. Stupid speedo. IMHO.
#167 of 212 Love our Pearl Red Insight! by heinzer Jul 30, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Yes - we love our new red Honda Insight. Very positive comments from people while parking. 44mpg after 700 suburban mles. Did 50mpg on I95 while cruising at 72 mph. Saving $800 a year (mileage and reg gas) over old BMW 325i.   It's fun reading the Prius People rant on our Insight blog Guess they have to knock the competition for the extra $4k. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Aug 18, 2009 5:12 pm)

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