2004 Honda Insight Consumer Discussions

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: March Insight Deals [cappla]

  Written by: eric_jr on Mar 25, 2010 11:01:56 PM

  Just got two certified 2010 Honda Insight EX(s) (2K and 5K miles, no Navi) here in Fayetteville, AR. for ~18,400 a piece on March 24th, 2010. They didn't really compromise on the price any more, but after getting a trade-in of $7500 on our 2004 Honda Element (w/ 108K miles), my wife and I walked away with a combined note of $550/month (60 months). Not too bad I think and we're ... Read More

Article Comments - 2010 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Toyota Prius

• I sat in an Insight Last Week

  Written by: jpeters1970 on Sep 6, 2009 9:48:00 AM

  I am only going to express my opinion with regards to the interior and fit and finish. I was out shopping with my parents for a new Honda Accord Coupe. I saw the Insight in the middle of the showroom and was surprised it wasn't showcased in a more visible area. I opened the doors, sat inside and immediately realized I would not enjoy the car. Egress into the vehicle is ... Read More

Article Comments - 2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Toyota Prius

• Insight vs. 2009 Prius- I went Prius

  Written by: ellisda1 on May 31, 2009 5:49:06 PM

  I actually visited my local (Raleigh NC area )Honda dealer a couple of weeks ago to test drive an Insight. I wasn't really interested in a Prius and thought I'd see what I could get on an Insight. I drove it, both city and highway. I drive a 2004 Corolla S, 5 speed manual. Impressions about the Insight: It was only OK. It felt much smaller than my Corolla, it drove ... Read More

Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Battery warranty post-replacement

  Written by: joacchim on Feb 10, 2009 6:20:11 PM

  Just a heads up for everyone: I just had my 2004 Insight battery & control module replaced under warranty. I'm the original owner and have 51,000 miles on the car. The IMA light came on and the dealer recommended the replacement, gave me a free loaner while it was being done, etc. - I was treated well... That's the good news. The bad news is that the new battery and control ... Read More

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Current Prices Paid

  Written by: spinner1 on Sep 19, 2005 6:53:18 PM

  I live in Canada and recently bought a 2004 Navy Blue Honda Insight CVT at a Seattle area dealer for about list price. I must be the only guy in the world still interested in the Insight or CVT dealer. Essentially the strong message I got from Western Canadian dealers is we don't have any, we haven't had any, we aren't getting any and we don't want to get any, and ... Read More

Honda Insight

• Honda finally posted the 2005 Insight

  Written by: midnightcowboy on Jan 13, 2005 9:02:10 AM

  http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=- Insight&bhcp=1&BrowserDetected=True   ============ Price is only up slightly; apparently same as 2004 model as far as features:   Manual $19,330 Manual w/AC $20,530 CVT (includes AC) $21,530   Dest Charge $ 515   ============= P.S. - Test drove a used 2001 5-speed w/AC. Had 49K, engine clatter when it started up valvel lifter Oil problem. Would only charge up traction battery half-way ( drove it 30 miles various in town ... Read More

• Re: Insight-2004 is last year [yerth10]

  Written by: jimbeemer on Jan 12, 2005 7:00:56 AM

  2005 Insight -- I was just in my local Honda dealership yesterday and they had glossy 2-page brochures on the 2005 Insight. It included info on color choices and so forth. The car looks exactly like the earlier models. The in-dash CD player is standard. The interior color is a beige. With this info out there it looks like Honda will produce at least some 2005 Insights.

• Insight-2004 is last year

  Written by: yerth10 on Dec 28, 2004 12:14:44 PM

  Looks like 2004 is the last year for Honda-Insight. I dont see the 2005 model in Honda's website itself while it is available for all other models.   Honda must have designed it as a 4-Seater vehicle using its hatchback design. After all smaller Mini seats 4.   Sad indeed.

• no title

  Written by: xcel on Oct 13, 2004 7:05:23 PM

  Hi All: ___The Insight will be available in 2005 w/ no changes. It will be available to those that order one as of this writing. If you order one through your Honda dealership, you can expect to pay close to or at MSRP. You might find a dealership to order one for a grand or so over Invoice if you place a non-refundable large percentage of MSRP down payment possibly? MSRP ... Read More

• 2005 Insight

  Written by: rcc442 on Oct 13, 2004 4:37:27 PM

  Well, looks like Honda has announced that Insight WILL be built for 2005. But, the problem is, they said there will be NO changes from the 2004 model. Problems with this: 1. They will not be including any advances in hybrid technology (batteries, motors, wiring, etc.) that they've learned. So, should one buy a Civic or Accord hybrid instead? Are/Will they be significantly "better" because they are "newer" technology? 2. I ... Read More

• Insight to HCH

  Written by: rfruth on Aug 8, 2004 1:09:43 PM

  This is in the UK, not a bad deal, now if they did this in the US xcel would be one happy camper - snip - Honda Hunts High-Mileage Insights - Honda has started to look for the driver who has done the highest mileage in its original petrol/electric hybrid model, the Insight coupé. It will present the owner of the best-presented 100,000 miles-plus Insight with one of its current Civic ... Read More

Toyota Prius vs. Honda Civic Hybrid v. Honda Insight v. ?

• DOE completes 1 million miles of hybrid electric vehicle testing

  Written by: usbseawolf2000 on Jul 14, 2004 7:43:01 PM

  "The number of each type of hybrid electric vehicle tested, the total miles accumulated, and average fuel economy to date include: * 4 Honda Civics, 284,000 miles and 38.0 mpg * 6 Honda Insights, 347,000 miles and 46.0 mpg * 6 Toyota Prius (model years 2002 and 2003) 380,000 miles and 41.1 mpg, and * 2 Toyota Prius (model year 2004) 16,000 miles and 44.6 mpg" http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage907.html Dennis

Honda Insight

• Re: Re profitable Prius [backy #13]

  Written by: midnightcowboy on May 15, 2004 5:17:15 PM

  This is the Honda Isight board so why are you posting last year's Prius articles? Initially neither Toyota's offering Prius or Honda's offering were profitable. Bascially they were a step beyond prototype limited availabiltiy to the public as a "loss-leader". The concept was accepted by the public and both Honda and Toyota have moved on. However, there are strong rumors of a Insight II in late 2005. The 2004 Prius the ... Read More

Hemi vs. Hybrid! Japan goes Tech, US goes ICE! Who's really winning??

• MT just released a very interesting comparison

  Written by: drfill on Mar 26, 2004 6:07:53 PM

  Of the 2003 Prius, 2004 Prius, the Insight and the Civic Hybrid.    The "real-world tested" economy tests runs, on an 18 mile city/highway loop in California, with all four cars driven over two days, NOSE TO TAIL, came out as follows:    Name City/Hwy/Combined        Insight - 55/67/60    2004 Prius - 52/54/53    2003 Prius - 50/54/52    Civic Hybrid 43/50/46    MT seemed to like the new Prius as the best car overall, siting ... Read More

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Talk to the Press

  Written by: Sylvia on Feb 23, 2004 9:56:25 PM

  A California reporter is looking to interview any California resident who has owned a Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight or Toyota Prius. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com by Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 with your daytime contact info if you care to share your story. Thanks, Jeannine Fallon PR Director Edmunds.com

• YES THE BOARD IS DEAD :(

  Written by: midnightcowboy on Jul 29, 2003 9:00:16 AM

  Is a 2003 Isight worth buying? What should the price be? It seems as the new 2004 Prius will elcipse the Honda Hybreds. Honda salesmen don't even carry the insight at lagre dealerships. The Insight and this board appear to be dead.

Toyota Prius and Honda Hybrid: Will anyone buy Hybrids??

• well, we will just have to wait and see

  Written by: wenyue on Jan 21, 2000 6:13:32 AM

  I agree there is no concrete number on how much Honda and Toyota are losing on each vehicle. It's certain that they are losing money, even though the sticker is already considerably above other similiar non-hybrid products. The $20K is an estimate by industrial analysts. I don't think it's right on the money, but probably in the ball park. Eitherway, like you said, the Prius and Insight are concepts, not meant ... Read More