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Anyone have knowledge of AZ dealers and the availability of this car. Also, are there self-confidence classes for people who will, for the first time, be looking up at a VW Beetle?
Thanks!
Considering a nice Protege or a corolla can be had for about $13 grand which would be a better car overall except for the mpg and associated pollution, I don't think there is enough economic incentive to justify the $20K sticker for Insight. Essentially we are paying a "green" tax. Okay, we have to amorize the engineering effort, and I am willing to accept the sticker. But the markup charged by the dealers just because there is a "demand" seems a** backward to me, and is basically gouging. This is where the capitalistic systems fails the society. What? I should pay the 4K mark up so that the dealer and his 16 year old can ride their 10mpg gas guzzling monster? To keep my conscience (and the environment) clear, I am better off driving a reasonably clean car (take your pick) and send in a $1000/year to Sierra Club or some other environmental organization.
I love the nylon seats and the high tech instrument panel. The racy little steering wheel and shifter deserve some credits too. I was supprise that the second gear pulls me up to 50-60mph (Electric Motor assist?) Engine is a bit loud, but then it's tiny.
Such a high tech toy! Too bad, there is no back seat for kids.
improved quite a bit.. And I have run into
three dealers in NH alone, that are properly
pushing the Insight (not dumping it waayy
in the back of the lot like that dealer in
Auburn, MA).
I have seen comments on insightman.com that
indicate that 2001 Insights will be available
with Continously variable transmission.
Does anyone know WHEN this option will be
available? (so far, only manual
transmission 2001's have shown up at local dealers
in the northeast, and there doesn't seem to be
a mechanism for dealers to custom order yet).
Does anyone have access to fuel mileage figures
for the Japanese Insight (manual vs. CVT?)
Any ideas what the price differential will be
to upgrade from manual to CVT in the US (or
currently is in Japan)?
Since the whole vehicle is optimized for
efficiency, I would expect the CVT to similarly
be optimized to use the most efficient loading
on the engine/IMA.
not being all that great in snow.. Are
there any Insight customers in Canada, who
perhaps have already had to drive the Insight
in the first snow of the season?
Comments?
I am still sitting on the sidelines, contemplating
the effect of the CVT transmission, and perhaps
the need to replace at least two of the
Insight tires with studded tires..
Has anyone tried studded front tires yet?
two-way radios in the 50, 146, and 440 Mhz.
range. I am a little concerned with radio
interference from the IMA.
Does Honda publish any figures on this?
Has anyone tried operating either a mobile scanner or two way radio from an Insight?
Since I live in a somewhat rural part of NH,
I felt I had to inquire with the local tire
store about getting studded snow tires for the Insight.
The closest I got to the P165/65R14 spec in the
book was: P175/65R14.
Has anyone replaced the OEM tire with something
like this?
Thanks
http://members.nbci.com/gohev/gohev.htm
At the request of a several people, because of proximity to
Christmas, the GOHEV, (gathering of hybrid electric vehicles)
originally scheduled on Dec. 23rd, has been moved to Sunday, January
7th 2001 at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, CA.
There has been a great response to this event so far.
Edmunds.com has offered to give out shirts, mugs and other goodies.
A representative from Toyota will be joining us as well.
So far, both Toyota Prius and Honda Insight owners will be there.
Actor Ed Begley Jr. emailed to say he might also be joining us.
Hopefully he’ll have his EV1 with him.
A writer from Entertainment Today will also be there for a story and
pictures.
This will be in a picnic/BBQ area, so you can bring food, Frisbees etc.
The Grills are in the park. Expect 65 to 70 degree temps. (updates coming)
The gathering will be from 12:00 noon till the early evening.
Anyone owning or interested in owning any type of alternative fueled
vehicle is invited.
Please email gohev@email.com for specific directions and registration.
Please let us know if you will attend, and how many people are in
your party.
Hope to see you there!
carlady/host
Is anyone else having problems?
philring (and all) what do you think ?
--
Rob Fruth - Houston, Tx
http://freeweb.pdq.net/rfruth
1981 Raleigh for commuting, errands & fun
1997 Trek 2300 for real fun !
2000 DX Civic hatchback
$2000 tax credit for buying a Honda--can someone tell me the straight
scoop on this?
THanks!
Dasteph
I love my Insight... I just got it 2 weeks ago and I think $20K isn't excessive for progressive thinking. We need to start using alternative fuel sources and this is a good start. And I'll save $200/mo in gas now so the car will practically pay for itself. I went over 500 miles on my first tank and it took me $13 to fill it up. Can't beat that!
Join us, its a picnic/BBQ!
http://members.nbci.com/gohev/
http://communities.msn.com/GOHEV
Rob Fruth - Houston, Tx
http://freeweb.pdq.net/rfruth
1981 Raleigh for commuting, errands & fun
1997 Trek 2300 for real fun !
2000 5 speed Civic hatchback
I managed to find a CD Changer from a third party for quite a bit less than the dealer price. Now the mystery unfolds- does anyone have information on the following:
I know where the changer is to be located- does it somehow make use of the styrofoam filler currently there, or is there another way to fasten/mount it?
How do you access the thing with the luggage well in place, or do you have to remove this to change disk cartridges?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks, Phil Stewart #3842
an Insight for $16,900 just to get rid of them(they aren't flying off the lots
exactly!)
They must still be making something, so don't let your local dealers
hoodwink you with "we have to sell for MSRP" stuff
Honda loses money on every one of those they sell -- as does Toyota, with the Prius.
We look forward to hearing about your purchase experience. ;-)
Pocahontas
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To everyone- Here's an interesting article from Edmunds.com's Tech Center: How a Hybrid Works. Of course, the Honda insight is mentioned here. To quote the article's picture caption: "The 2000 Honda Insight, the first production hybrid to hit U.S. shores... its futuristic shape catches the eye of California Highway patrolmen and cologne hawkers alike."
What do you think? ;-)
Pocahontas
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They have three insights 2000 model (new) blowing out for $14,995. I was really tempted but do not need right now. That is $5000 off. Must be incentive to do that. If interested ask for John Page and tell him Inky sent you. He may give me a few referral bucks. 2 Red and one silver.
Check out dealer on web Markroberts.com
I have bought many cars there. They are legit..
INKY in Tulsa
Thanks in advance,
YB
Pocahontas
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a bargain even for a 2000 model but the ads don't say what's on them.
Rob Fruth - Houston, Tx
http://freeweb.pdq.net/rfruth
1981 Raleigh for errands & fun
1997 Trek 2300 for real fun !
2000 Honda Civic hatchback
1. Replacement Batteries are 2K but Honda expects the batteries to last the life of the car. They have a 8yr/80K mile warranty but like the engine are expected to go well beyond the warranty.
2. The Insight has a 380lb economy weight limit. This means that to get the advertised mpg figures this is the max load they recommend. The car runs fine with a heavier load (they say its 30% stonger than the civic body.
3. The insight central and yahoo discussion groups mentioned are good sites for research.
4. It does deliver. My lifetime mpg is at 75.4 and the best trip is 480 miles at 91.6mpg. Folks in Thailand and England have set records of 100+ mpg on 3500 mile round country trips. Have Fun