Used 2002 Honda Insight Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Insight, so we've included reviews for other years of the Insight since its last redesign.
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.
definitely no loser (a tad expensive tho
snoodle, 03/06/2002
2001 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
60 mpg for the past 6000 miles, highest mpg on trips is over 100mpg one-way and in the 80's both ways
2002 Honda Insight for sale near you
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- Base 2dr Hatchback w/ACMSRP: $3,9992,390 mi away
mileage wrong--84 mpg
Rob Fenwick, 07/08/2002
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drive from Southern Maryland to Northern VA everyday to work. Great commuter car. Advertised at 61-70 mpg but my lifetime mpg is 84. Mileage always better in warmer weather, but I'm not sure why. 75 miles 1 way, and over 35k per year. Already over 60k miles. My guess is this baby will go well over 200k during its lifetime.
A Fun Car
edl41, 02/08/2003
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a fun car that is practical as well as well designed.And economical too.My wife and I prefer the Insight to our new Accord 4dr.Getting better than 50 m.p.g.running errands in the city.The CVT transmission is outstanding.Feels like a turbine.Ride is extra firm--which adds to handling.Disappointed in audio-but I like the car so much I may upgrade.
Love my Insight
damonhenry, 04/09/2002
2001 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After a year of use I still love my Insight.