Used 2002 Honda Insight Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Edmond, 11/07/2007
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the CVT and have not regretted the purchase at all. I get an average of 52 mpg in LA with stop/go/AC. The car had 80,000 existing miles but Honda's extended warranty (150K) for the battery as well as the Honda Care extended warranty (7yr/100K) has taken care of any concerns. I enjoy the car so much that I will be selling my other car because I no longer drive it. Looking forward to the release of the 2009 Insight.
2002 Honda Insight review
Doug Myers, 08/03/2006
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
From Mile zero to 42345 the average mpg is 62.2 overall. Highest was a trip of 320 miles and averaged 89.2 mpg. Yes, I had a tailwind - ;-)
A modern CRX
Gazings, 03/10/2002
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had low expectations of this car - much to my surprise it is quite fast, handles great, and it very comfy. Auto climate control is fantastic. Styling STILL turns heads. Very roomy inside. I strongly suggest you opt for the CVT version - it is way too easy to drain the batteries by lugging the car in too high a gear with the manual, plus you have to downshift to very low gears for good power (2nd gear at 65 mph!). The CVT does it all for you.
My Insight Driving Expirence
Andrew J, 07/25/2006
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive mainly on interstate highway. My commute to work is about 96 miles round trip, all but 10miles are super highway. The vehicle has nearly 115,000 miles with an overall average mpg of 64.3. I haven't had any problems with the car and have replaced 4 tires once, and the front brakes just once. Because of the conditions of our Mass highways, I have had to replace the windshield twice and will need to replace it a third time before the next inspection. My Insight is a 5 speed manual with air conditioning.
DO NOT buy an older model Insight
trianglemann, 08/25/2013
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
I owned one for 5 years, servicing every 3 months. In that time: 1. Need to replace cat converter ($1,200). 2. Need to replace IMA ($2,700). 3. Need to replace transmission ($2,200). 4. Need to replace flywheel. 5. Wheels randomly seize up almost causing an accident. Dealer doesn't know why ($100 diagnostic). 6. Need to replace engine ($3,800). 7. Need to replace transmission ($2,200). 8. Need to replace IMA again ($2,800). 9. Need to replace wiring ($550). Used/aftermarket parts are hard or impossible to find. 2 of 3 dealers had extremely poor workmanship (I was a mechanic). Car never lasted more than 3 months w/o something breaking, and every part on it is EXPENSIVE.
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