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#18 of 212 Waiting list? by scottl Jan 09, 2009 (5:44 am)
Has anyone actually put their name on a waiting list for a new Insight? I'm going to call a few Denver dealers today to see if any of them will agree to sell me a car at MSRP when it arrives. Knowing the Denver market, I suspect I'll be laughed at.   Does anyone in any part of the country have such a guarantee? I'm willing to travel if it means saving thousands.   Any suggestion on the best Denver area Honda dealer? Replies to this message: wwest (Jan 10, 2009 8:45 am) jchan2 (Jan 11, 2009 7:06 pm)
#19 of 212 Re: Waiting list? [scottl] by wwest Jan 10, 2009 (8:45 am)
Replying to: scottl (Jan 09, 2009 5:44 am) Rather than calling the dealer I would suggest getting quotes from several dealers via the internet.
#20 of 212 Re: Waiting list? [scottl] by jchan2 Jan 11, 2009 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: scottl (Jan 09, 2009 5:44 am) With the economy down, I don't think MSRP plus type pricing will stick around long on the Insight; plus, it's designed to be a volume car.   If your local dealers aren't willing to sell at MSRP, or even below MSRP, I'd look into traveling a bit to get a better deal.
#21 of 212 new insight smoking mileage test by larsb Jan 12, 2009 (7:22 am)
Honda Insight Tops 60 MPG in Test Drive     High 50s or 60+ = Awesome !!!
#22 of 212 carried over from another forum. by larsb Jan 12, 2009 (2:23 pm)
Point Missed = Oops Gary Did It Again   Lowest cost high-mileage hybrid available, at $22.5K LOADED, but only $18K very well-equipped.   And as far as mileage: Well, it hit 51.5 in the Edmunds Test Drive, so my guess is that it will be in the "real-world" about neck and neck with the Prius and the HCH.   And at about $5K cheaper than the Prius when comparably equipped at the high end.   Will allow more people to try the hybrid experience.   Hasn't that been one of your gripes from Day One, Gary? Hybrids too expensive for Joe Public?   Now you can get a gas engine car for about $10K less than a Jetta TDI which will give it a run for it's money in highway mileage and trash it for sure in the city.   No other hybrid or non-hybrid can say THAT.   Can it? Replies to this message: gagrice (Jan 12, 2009 2:54 pm) larsb (Jan 13, 2009 7:05 am)
#23 of 212 Re: carried over from another forum. [larsb] by gagrice Jan 12, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Jan 12, 2009 2:23 pm) If it is a race to see who can build the ugliest cars, Toyota and Honda are neck and neck. C'mon you got more class than to give this joke a thumbs up. It did not even beat the bigger Civic on the EPA mileage test. You know what a stickler you are for the accuracy of the EPA tests. There are people getting consistent 50 MPG with the new Jetta TDI though it is rated for only 34 MPG by the EPA. But that is your bible. I guess until they rate a hybrid lower than you want. Replies to this message: larsb (Jan 13, 2009 7:05 am)
#24 of 212 The point by larsb Jan 13, 2009 (7:04 am)
This vehicle is to be the LOWEST COST HYBRID on the market. Not the most efficient, most luxurious, nor the most advanced, not the most high mileage.   They were smart enough to NOT create an almost unusable and impractical ( however super-efficient ) experiment like they did with the first Insight, which because of it's oddity sold low volumes to only the most eco-conscious.   They are going for a larger sales base and a more usable vehicle in the hopes of actually getting some market share.   I think it's a great idea. A hybrid that even lower-middle-class Joe Public can afford.   BRILLIANT !!!
#25 of 212 Re: carried over from another forum. [gagrice] by larsb Jan 13, 2009 (7:05 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Jan 12, 2009 2:54 pm) The EPA is not MY bible. It's good for what it does, which is produce a lab-repeatable result.
#26 of 212 My Question Is... by jchan2 Jan 19, 2009 (3:59 pm)
Is the Insight any better of a deal than a similarly-equipped Fit?   Insight LX at $18,500ish vs. Fit base automatic at around $16,500?   Insight EX at $20,000 ish vs. a Fit Sport automatic at around $18,000? Replies to this message: 204meca (Feb 05, 2009 9:23 pm) lucien4 (Feb 24, 2009 10:09 am)
#27 of 212 Good question jchan2 by dweiser Jan 19, 2009 (4:15 pm)
I don't have the answer but as a 2009 Fit Sport w/Navi owner and my name #1 on the Honda Insight EX list, I can offer one opinion. I really like my Fit and will probably keep it even if I get the 2010 Insight. You have to get Navi with the Fit Sport in order to get Vehicle Stability Control. However, the EX Insight comes with VSC so you don't have to spend the extra $$ to get the Navi if you do not want it. I would also think the Insight will get better mileage than the Fit. I'm getting 34 m.p.g. with my Fit Sport auto but I live in the mountains of western NC and never drive on a major (i.e. 4 lane) highway. In my humble opinion the Fit is a very cool car, the Insight will be even more so. Hope this helps. I was told tonight by a Honda dealer that the 2010 Insight EX w/o Navi will sell for between $22,200 and $22,400 with no dealer markup. The LX for around $20,400.   Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Jan 19, 2009 6:51 pm)

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