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TheMightyFavog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 09:57 PM
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Does anyone drive a Honda Insight?
What are they like?
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lectrobyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:10 PM
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1. I test drove one. It reminded me of my departed beloved CRX, but I
Edited on Sun Apr-30-06 10:43 PM by lectrobyte
couldn't quite convince myself to shell out the bucks for it. It seemed very zippy. Very close to to my '91 CRX. The aluminum frame etc. also seemed like a concern, I've heard horror stories of fender benders turning into "total it out" situations, but that may just be an urban myth. I'm driving a Prius now. Less mileage, but room for 3 more passengers (in theory), and a lot more practical, and not that much difference in price. It really all depends on your needs.
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TheMightyFavog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:16 PM
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2. Thinking about something to ask for graduation next year.
I really don't see myself having children in the near future, so a practical 2 seater like an insight might be what I'm looking for.
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lectrobyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:54 PM
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6. Sounds ideal. I love the styling, and having driven a CRX for 10 years
or so, it's a lot more practical than you might think. It seemed like it would be a fun car, and it looks like something futuristic. I'm a big believer in hybrid technology, but there a lot of good car choices out there. VW Golf TDi etc. I've also noticed some new subcompacts, Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris, being heavily promoted on the tube.
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Dude_CalmDown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:24 PM
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3. No - I drive this.


I'm sorry but my car just looked so good today that I just had to show it off. Sorry.
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:45 PM
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5. I thought that dandelion was a curb feeler
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lectrobyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:55 PM
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7. Nicely done. Looks fast, but understated.
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Dude_CalmDown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 11:19 PM
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9. Thanks
It's my biggest guilty pleasure. As far as your original question - it's one of the only Honda's I've never driven. But you should just go test drive one. I love cars so naturally I've spent many weekends driving cars I have no intention of buying.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:44 PM
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4. my boyfriend drives one
he loves it....lol it is strange when the engine cuts off at stop lights :o
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lectrobyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-30-06 10:59 PM
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8. That "cutting off" took some getting used to... I have a Prius, and for
the first few weeks, I would roll up to a stop sign, it would shut off, and I would look for the igntion key to restart it, but there's no regualr key, only the sensor thing and the power button... Like a total disorientation. You get used to it fairly quickly though, and now I find myself surprised when I ride in other cars that keep running all the time.
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