Honda Car Forum

I am considering the purchase of a Honda Insight hybrid. This car gets over 60 mpg and is perfectly fit for my lifestyle b/c right now I need a very small car and fuel efficient car. My only dilemma is the fact that the Insight's battery pack will eventually go dead and it costs around 1500 dollars ( maybe more) to replace. I would hate to have that kind of bill smack me in the face all in foul swoop. So I want to know if this car is worth getting despite the possible cost of battery replacement. Also are their any ways to maybe get around the battery problem? Any info anyone can give me would be very appreciated.

well..for sure it save more gas den the prius...60city 68 highway i think..anyways...since u are saving gas...mite ass well use the saved moneyand use it on the new battery den..after dat...it will last for a longtime and u will saves tons of money

No way to get around a battery pack issue in a hybrid unit. The (NIMIH) Nickel Metal Hydride Battery can last you the service life of the car. Ask a Honda dealer if they can put you in contact with someone who has purchased a Honda Insight Hybrid, so you can get some idea what their thinking is on the battery. I would say the Honda Insight is worth it. Whatever commentary around your concern about the batteries seems to be a moot point among owners. The 60 mpg makes it a very attractive car. Their are indications that we will be in a deep recession. If this is true and the Honda Insight performs as advertised, you need to give it a kiss, when gas is $4.25 a gallon and rising. The best deal is if you can get a used one that is Honda Certified. Cheers.

First off it DOES NOT get 60 MPG. Actual road tests show about 45 at the MOST. Which is actually still good, but then you have to remember the cost of electricity to charge the car. I know 2 owners of them and they both say that their electric bill has increased by about $200-$250 per MONTH from the charging. So actually it will be about the same cost as a car that gets around 30 MPG. Also consider that maintanence is also very costly and all parts MUST be purchased at the dealer due to the fact that it is still new technology. and to get the battery replaced and installed by the Honda dealership is actually closer to $7,500 for necessary parts and labor. If you want a fuel effecient car and a small car go for the Honda Fit. it gets 30+ MPG and it only costs about $14,000 new.

you're right it doesn't get 60mpg --- I'M GETTING 72.1 MPG over the 15,000 miles I've owned my 2000.

you need pics!??!?!?!?!?!

my personal best is 76.1 - 970 miles on 1 tank of gas!