Thoughts on 2023 Honda insight generation Gen 1 pricing and why you should buy one

[@sicarguy4478]

Thank You ... Appreciate the Video...!!! Mines just a 2500.00 car , but I still Love it ...

[@Contempt805]

I think a lot of people who consider buying the Honda insight are like me, just wanted something that’s great on gas that will take me on my commute to work and home efficiently, not a collectors car. So I definitely was not looking for or willing to spend that kind of money on a nice version of what I got. Got an 02 Grey 5mt, interior is mint, paint is bad but IMA works and came with grid charger clean tittle 166,000mi for $3000 in California where cars usually go for even more. Very happy with it. I completely understand your passion though, I’m just as passionate about the Saturn Ion Redline, another quirky, low production numbers, rare car and I’ve owned 4 of them and really the whole point of buying my insight was to keep the miles off of my Redline.

[@robertalicea5585]

Any videos of the crx?

[@MegaJBproductions]

Anyone have recommendations on for parts, just got a 2005 Insight and have been looking for parts to maintain this bug

[@JGSnipes]

Mine is a shitbox about to get k24 swapped. It currently sits outside my house I’ve had it for about two months. A week ago a dude stopped by and offered 3k for it. After I told him that 1st and 2nd snycros are bad, it has 225k miles, and the battery no longer holds charge. He still wanted it and said he had two others. The dude I bought it from also had two of them. I paid 1200 for it essentially to use as a decent quality shell for a racecar. Minimal damage outside other than clear coat peel and yellowed headlights. No damage inside.

[@vig1lante]

do people mod these cars by "inserting a k20 or k24" engine inside these insights in comparison to what people can do to a let's say CR-Z for example? i've yet to do research on these.

[@gray25xt]

Yes it’s common

[@devinj8662]

Yeah and the best part is since the car is so light you will still see 40mpg but now with 220+ at the wheels

[@x1tekja]

Absolutely I dropped an SI drive train out of a 2007 civic.

[@JGSnipes]

@@devinj8662and with that power to weight ratio it should be fast enough to run into the 12s at the strip while also still being a great handling car!

[@KenyaCoffee1]

I own 12 and won’t let any of them go

[@Honkers716]

😂

[@ripdesoto]

Stop hoarding them and let one of us enjoy one 😂

[@KenyaCoffee1]

If you want one come get one. Bring a little cash. I sell it to you for what I have in it. I’m not hoarding them at all. I just don’t try and sale them.

[@depot_]

@@KenyaCoffee1 Do you have any automatics? What's your email? 😄

[@vladimirsamas3097]

Really ? 12 of them ?​@@KenyaCoffee1

[@Praxicaeon]

Thinking about buying one of these local in my area but I'm a bit skeptical of it. Price is listed at 3875 with this in the description "2001 Honda insight, great little fuel sipper that’s a blast to drive. 50+ mpg 5 speed manual hybrid! Has a grid charger and ima batteries have been recently charged. Drives really good! Has some bumps and bruises on body, but still presents well. Driver seat and carpet have wear and the dash is scratched from previous owners dog. Trip button doesn’t work so the oil change light cannot be reset. Please let me know if you have questions. No trades sorry."

[@perrysteve80]

are there front bra covers made to hide paint chips for the 1st gens ? thanks

[@thatdellguy]

Insight and used cars prices in general are pretty funny today. I got my 03 in 2015 with 60k miles for $4k when nobody wanted these. The seller I got mine from was having a difficult time selling it. How times have changed.

[@Jon-caldera87]

I wouldn’t sell mine for the world and honestly would even know where to price it always a pleasure watching your videos

[@ozarksdigitalstoryteller1499]

Great video. I paid $2700 for my 2001 cvt 2 years ago when gas jumped up to almost $5 gallon. My was i. Terribly chape unfortunately. Have had to have it in the shop a few times. But i love the little car. I would love to have a manual.

[@davidfleuchaus]

Good video. I own 4. 1 parts car 1 fixing to keep. 80k mi 2 with ~110k mi, about to finish fixing and sell. So, timely video. Thx for doing the legwork. Your Insight is beautiful.

[@gray25xt]

Thanks and cool that's awesome.

[@westep4273]

Currently looking at one for 4k, 103K miles battery was replaced two years ago has some exterior flaws but other than that it seems like a good car, hoping it is at least

[@NDZ12345]

I'm talking with someone who has a Red 2001 CVT with 135k miles for sale, guy is asking $3500 but open to offers. Based on the silver one you showed at the end I think that seems pretty reasonable but on this one the battery needs work. Trying to find out more about its maintenance history now. Any chance I could send you the listing and get your thoughts?

[@gray25xt]

sounds like a possible good deal sure email me at puddleglum72(at)gmail(dot)com.

[@velocityacoustics]

I've owned one of these before. I'm looking for a low mileage 5 speed citrus yellow, like in the movie the day after tommorow. The citrus yellow cars are the rarest and worth the most. Best thing you can do is buy and keep the low mileage good condition cars. They will continue to go up in value, especially because they are economical futuristic hybrids. Stay away from CVTs if possible. If you are buying a good one to store and keep for a number of years, don't worry about the battery. It's going to go bad anyways. Slap a bumble bee battery in it right before you sell it.

[@danielsdayoff]

I have a two owner silver 2000 Insight, 5spd, AC, 132k miles, new hybrid battery, newer clutch, one accident, paint is in great shape with small dings/dents. How much would you say it's worth now?

[@gray25xt]

Assuming you have no transmission grinds, along with some warranty on the battery, and all clear coat is shiny, I think you'd get around $8000 for that car. No warranty on the IMA battery will lower that number. That said there are a ton of small details that can bring the price up or down....I've always gotten more for my cars because there are many little details I take care of that aren't repaired/featured on most Insights...things like new pedal covers, new decals, EGR cleaned, etc...

[@iambryce]

hey man I just was binge watching your videos learning new insight on the insight. Im 17 and looking for my first car and was wondering if this would be a good choice, though my parents are uneasy about it reason being the aluminum light body being unsafe, please let me know your thoughts, or anyone in the comments. thank you!

[@gray25xt]

Hello. Glad to help. I wouldn't recommend a gen 1 Insight as a first car, there are too many issues. You really have to be willing to be your own mechanic and parts are difficult to find or impossible to locate. The gen 1 Insight is really a good spare car, I'd suggest getting something else as your primary transportation and then maybe an Insight as a hobby.

[@davidgutierrez4415]

I have a 2004 cat insight 9/10 interior and exterior with 181k miles but salvaged, how much do you think I can sell that one for?

[@gray25xt]

Depends on condition of IMA battery, tires, mechanics, etc.

[@Triggernlfrl]

Need a Insight steeringwheel to replace my chewed up Civic one. They are the same as the S2000 steeringwheels.

[@edayala9171]

Paid 5k for full service new battery new transmission new clutch gas rear shocks ac model with new re tires with all paparr work for the services he just wanted the money he spent on doing all that work

[@edayala9171]

2 years ago

[@gray25xt]

@@edayala9171 Even 2 years ago that was a great price...I sold one about that time with the same specs for $6000.

[@leneanderthalien]

Too bad, this car was never sale in continental Europe...

[@laxfich_gecko]

we had Audi A3 and Polo 3L, and of course VW XL1 we kinda went the Diesel route and the Asians did the Hybrid one

[@ILOVECHICKEN698]

Buddy thinks he’s car is worth 20k 😂

[@TaylorHaubrich]

I know 🤣

[@2H2521]

Always thought these were absolutely hideous.

[@leneanderthalien]

in YOUR mind of typical american massive V8 truck lover..., but in MY MIND is this car beautyfull, like the GM EV-1...

[@JGSnipes]

They are. That’s why I love it. Hideous, but stupid lightweight and perfect for a k swap. The idea of this thing being fast is funny as hell to me. K swap on the way!

[@2H2521]

@@leneanderthalien The EV-1 was an ugly POS.