2005 Honda Insight Consumer Discussions

Honda Insight Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Honda Insight Wet Seat Belts [margeauxl1]

  Written by: jbinsight on May 23, 2011 7:49:38 AM

  hi margeauxl1 check out insight central, lots of people with this problem including me. Mine was caused when i had my windshield replaced by a non-honda place and when they took of the molding/trim above the door they broke of some of the plastic clips which let the water channel down the door pannel where the seat belt assembly is. Also i had the roof repainted and when they removed the ... Read More

New Honda Insight 5-passenger Hatchback

• My MPG reading

  Written by: sr146260211 on Jul 19, 2009 2:42:24 PM

  9 to 10 mile loop with my Insight, air on in hot florida whether, I observed around 44/46 mpg. Not bad for City driving, and not being too very careful in how smoothly I drive either. Have not done any highway driving yet. Shorter driving distances without getting the engine warmed up is a mpg killer, over longer city or highway driving that will give one a better mpg reading. My ... Read More

• 2009 Honda Fit and 2010 Honda Insight in my garage

  Written by: dweiser on Mar 31, 2009 12:09:14 PM

  Not bragging just a happy camper. I traded in my 2005 Honda Element EX AWD (which I very much liked but the warranty had run out) for a 2009 Fit Sport w/Navi when they first came out. I liked the Element so much over the years (not my first Honda) that I was a little worried I'd have regrets with the Fit. Glad to say I had none. The Fit got ... Read More

Honda Insight Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Used Insights have disappeared [allfiredup]

  Written by: bfchris on Apr 25, 2006 10:50:44 AM

  Yes, Insights are very hard to get. I ordered mine in September 2005, and took delivery 30 March 2006. (The factory didn't begin manufacturing cars for the waiting list until December 2005.) I had to take a silver one because the red color was "discontinued." But I love it! To answer your question, it's perfect for a single guy. It is a chickmagnet, but it's also much more efficient to drive ... Read More

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

• NONE OF THE ABOVE

  Written by: midnightcowboy on Jan 12, 2006 12:53:02 PM

  I actually looked at all three candidates, for brevity Prius=P, Honda Civic Hybrid=C, Insight=I I decided what my goals were: (1) good miles per gallon (2) relaible (3) maual transmission (4) fun-to-drive ( some performance, some handling) (5) cost effectiveness- not just mpg savings (6) features Now add Now 2006 Honda Civic SI 6-speed coupe w/NAV = S (1) P=++, C=++ I=+++ S=+ (2) P=+++ C=+++ I=+++ S=+++ (3) P=--- , ... Read More

• Re: HONDA INSIGHT MAKE OVER? [railroadjames]

  Written by: john1701a on Sep 25, 2005 8:51:53 PM

  > It could improve the sales of it. Honda only built 150 of the 2005 for the United States. They clearly aren't interested in greater sales. It's basically just a collector's item in the making... which actually isn't too bad of a thing. Automotive history is loaded with extremely limited quantity vehicles that are now prized items by the few that own them. JOHN

• HCH vs. Prius

  Written by: mossyman on Aug 17, 2005 1:01:01 AM

  I've been looking to purchase a hybrid car for a couple of weeks now. I've test-drove the HCH, the Prius, and also the Civic GX (Compressed Natural Gas vehicle). Each one has it's own advantages and disadvantages. Check out www.edmunds.com to compare these vehicles. I was thinking about purchasing the Civic GX, but the home refueling station cost about 3k to purchase and install and there are limited natural gas refueling ... Read More

Honda Insight

• Honda "Insight " Locator

  Written by: tlhj on Jul 23, 2005 12:06:30 PM

  I've been searching for several days for a 2005, standard transmission , Honda Insight . Calling dealers all around northeastern USA . Can anyone tell me where I might find one . I know it's out there . Many Thanks

• 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

• no title

  Written by: electrictroy on Jan 13, 2005 8:49:14 AM

  Old news. Honda has already manufactured all the 2005 Insights they will ever make & closed shop.   In August they'll tool up again & start making 2006 models.

• Del Sol was biggest flop Honda made...

  Written by: midnightcowboy on Mar 20, 2005 7:53:35 PM

  and you won't see a Del Sol version of the Insight. The Indsight has horrible sales and is still a money loser for Honda. 2005 is tha last year and it is special order only. Honda will be bringing a new smaller car next year (2006) named the Fit/Jazz to complete with the Scion and CE Corolla. There will also be a SI perfomance hatchback. Additionally there will also probably be ... Read More

• Re: Insight Insurance Premiums [gagrice]

  Written by: backy on Feb 26, 2005 8:50:06 PM

  Did you consider that Intellichoice's info is not based on one city, on one person? For someone who has sung the praises of diesels, it seems odd to me that you would disagree with Intellichoice's choice of the Beetle TDi as a Best Pick. I know of many people just in my own city who have paid under $23k for a Prius, plus T&L. Just because some people pay $30k for ... 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.

• Re: Honda Hybrid [baxman]

  Written by: briham on Dec 29, 2004 12:04:02 PM

  That's good to hear, I've been wondering about the longevity of the hybrids. My beef with the Honda Insight is that it is to small for the family. I'm looking at the Ford Escape Hybrid or possibly the Toyota Prius if it is big enough for my needs.   Here is a good review of the Insight, Prius and Escape for anyone interested:   Insight http://www.automedia.com/autoReviews/rts20031101hi/rts20031101hi.- asp?affid=   Prius http://www.automedia.com/autoReviews/rts20031101tp/rts20031101tp.- asp?affid= ... Read More

• 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.

• Re: effect of SULEV,ULEV,LEV, etc.? [shewith]

  Written by: xcel on Dec 27, 2004 3:56:59 PM

  Hi Shewith:   ___Hopefully the following will help?   (1) The other day I looked under the hood of a 2002 Insight at a used-car dealer near me and neither the salesperson nor I could see the version (SULEV, ULEV, ...) listed anywhere. Is there a foolproof way to find out the version?   ___On my 5-speed, there is a sticker on both the back rear window and underneath the hood ... Read More

• 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

• Re: 2005 Insight [rcc442]

  Written by: backy on Oct 13, 2004 5:01:05 PM

  Any manufacturing changes cost money. When you consider how much money Honda makes per Insight plus the low sales volume, even minor changes can be hard to justify business-wise.

• 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

• 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

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

• Written by: robertsmx on Jan 14, 2000 10:21:08 PM

  Insight and Prius may or may not be practical today, but they are the benchmark automobiles for the new era. Honda showcased the first fuel cell powered car (Honda FCX sedan), and promised to put one in market as early as 2003 (Tokyo Motor Show). Now at NAIAS, Detroit, Honda made a statement about next generation Honda engines, ultra clean, 10-20% more power (and low end torque as well), and 20-25% ... Read More