Honda Insight (1st gen)

Price Paid:  $15500.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Honda Insight

Weaknesses:
Weak frame - easily damaged. Hard to see out of rear window, hard to check blind spot. Not much power.

Summary:
I'm pretty disappointed in the Insight. I'm a careful driver, but I damaged the frame within a month of owning the car. Driving over anything bigger than a Dixie cup will damage the body. There are several small but annoying things wrong with the car, such as the fact that the cargo door doesn't stay open by itself. You have to hold the cargo door open while the cargo inside, which is difficult if you're holding something heavy. Lots of reviewers have written that the Insight has plenty of power, but I disagree. You really have to step on the gas hard to get it going. People considering buying an Insight should also realize that they will have to take it to the dealer for service - noone else knows how to work on the Insight.

Price Paid:  $14900.00 from Bismark Honda

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Insight

Strengths:
Low emmissions,Quility car,gas mileage

Weaknesses:
Two seater

Summary:
Fantastic car,powerful,great gas milage,relieable,futuristic

Price Paid:  $11400.00 from Weisgarber Auto Sale

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Insight CVT

Strengths:
Gas mileage,parking ease,no problem on the interstate...will cruise at 70mph all day. automatic climate control.

Weaknesses:
not many...needto buy dedicated snow tires for winter driving.

Summary:
Great little car which does exactly what it is intended to do while exceeding most expectations. Fantastic gas mileage without sacrificing comfort or handling.

Price Paid:  $15560.00 from Goudy Honda

Strengths:
This car is agile, sporty, and sleek. The CVT combines with the gas and electric motors to provide effortless acceleration.

Weaknesses:
Despite driving like a 100 year-old and keeping a constant eye on the trip MPG gauge, I can't get over 52 mpg.

Summary:
Astonished by the performance and comfort, slightly disappointed by the fuel economy thus far. Unstable on rutted roads and when passing semis. The CVT is indispensable, this car puts a smile on my face constantly.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $13500.00 from kansas

Strengths:
fun to work the vehicle to get top mileage. Makes you more aware of good driving habits

Weaknesses:
2 seater but not really a weakness

Summary:
amazing technology, great value, as others have stated not the best if you do any hauling. Vehicle shares alot with S2000 componet wise. Honda spent alot more than sticker price on these cars to produce