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212 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 4:15 AM
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Replying to: franko1 (Aug 18, 2009 4:28 pm) |
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Replying to: franko1 (Aug 18, 2009 4:28 pm)  I think there is an "Insight vs. Prius" discussion here someplace, though. |
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| I went to trade my 2010 Honda Insight EX with just 575 miles on an $85,000 vehicle. The sales manager told me they loved getting in Accords and Civics as they always brought more money than they expected. He made a few calls on my Insight, NO-ONE wanted it!!! They can't sell the news ones and no-one wants a used In sight he said. I would not buy this vehicle if I had it to do over again! | |
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Replying to: dweiser (Aug 19, 2009 6:04 am)
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Replying to: dweiser (Aug 19, 2009 6:04 am) |
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Replying to: dweiser (Aug 19, 2009 6:04 am) Bet he doesn't even have one.
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| The local Honda dealer had a new owners clinic last night. I attended and talked with a few new Insight owners. ALL loved their Insight. One man said he was a autocross "driver" and took both the Prius and the Insight on a road test. I'm sure neither car was wonderful. However, he said the Insight was a much better handling car. Also it was more intuative for the controls. ALL people got mid-40s for mileage. NO COMPLAINTS. I think the car will eventually be a good seller; especially when gas prices rise. | |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 19, 2009 8:46 am) |
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Replying to: galileo5 (Aug 19, 2009 1:18 pm)
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dweiser, you're of course entitled to your opinion and I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.  I've had the opposite experience myself with my new Insight. I'm very comfortable in it and enjoy driving it. I commute ~75 miles/day. My overall *calculated* gas mileage is 50.1 mpg.  I also came from a Honda Fit (which I also liked), but for my needs and uses, the Insight suits me much better. Buying a car is such a high-dollar and long-term decision that we should really research it thoroughly and do LOTS OF TEST DRIVES! Even with all of that, it is possible to make a wrong purchase decision because our emotions get involved in the choice. I made a mistake myself of buying a Toyota Tacoma about 10 years ago. Although it was an ok vehicle of itself, it didn't suit my commuting needs. I hated it the discomfort and safety issues of it, and after 2 accidents and a near third one (which I blame on the handling and poor visibility), I got rid of it. For everyone who is considering the new Insight -- I will say that it has really exceeded my expectations. I bought the car for economy, reliability, comfort, convenience & safety features (like VSA and NAV). I like the looks of it and plan to keep it for 5 or 6 years. It's not as roomy as an SUV, or quick as a Civic Si or as fancy as a TL, but that doesn't bother me. The car meets my criteria and is well-made and designed. I've never had a bad Honda, unfortunately I can't say that about some other makes/models that I've owned. |
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