2002 Honda Insight

Pros: SULEV in CA, mileage, styling & features, "S" gear for acceleration

Cons: low resistance tires, audio upgrades a must, no side-impact air bags or cruise control available

The Bottom Line: For those whose lifestyle can accommodate the Insight, the car should be at the top of their list.

Review: As the owner of both a 2002 Honda Insight and a 2001 Toyota Prius (see my review), you could call me a true hybrid fan. In reality, I see hybrid-electric cars as a bridge between traditional vehicles and the soon-to-come (or perhaps not-so-soon?) fuel...

Pros: Gas Mileage, front wheel drive, instrument cluster, front window area, fun to drive

Cons: low ground clearance, stiff ride, stock tires

The Bottom Line: In all, I give the Insight 5 stars for meeting all of the requirements it set out to meet, and for allowing me to enjoy driving again.

Review: I have owned my Insight now for 6 months, and gone through a Colorado Winter with it. I have cut my monthly gas bill considerably. Before the Insight, I was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and getting 17-18 miles to the gallon around town (90%) and...

Pros: Gas Mileage, Design, Manual along with CVT option

Cons: Parts of Stock audiosystem, Skirts, 2 seats

The Bottom Line: Nice car to look at if you like to save money on gas and you're helping the environment which of course is a good thing.

Review: The Insight is quite unique in that it's a hybrid vehicle with an electric and gas engine. It has a generator (Back?) that recharges the batteries in conjunction with breaking and going down inclines (Sometimes just stepping lightly on the gas will do...

Pros: Fuel economy, of course. Very good power for its size. Surprisingly roomy front seats.

Cons: 2 person maximum capacity, limited cargo space. Blind spots make lane changing scary.

The Bottom Line: High-tech vehicle that's fun and comfortable to drive. Prepare to make a few adjustments, but if you need an economical two-seater, this is the car to have.

Review: Just got one of these cars a week ago, to replace a lemon of a Ford. I must say it's a pleasure to drive, so far lives up to its reputation on fuel economy, and is an excellent "geek car". Here are some of my observations:

A lot of people have...

Pros: Economy, fuel efficient, comfortable, Clean burning, Green Friendly

Cons: Bad sound system, Dealer Only Maintenance, Window Ski Rack Available.

The Bottom Line: I like the car. The dealer service lacks a bit. Get a used one with 100k warranty.

Review: I have never gotten near the mileage advertised. After repeated visits to the dealer (not helpful) I still only get 48-52 mpg. They want ten tank fulls of gas records to diagnose the problem. Gee, thats 5000 miles and maybe 4-5 months. I knew more...

Pros: Best gas mileage in America, Techno sense while driving, Digital Dash, Handling, Confuses people.

Cons: Stiff ride, potholes hurt, Residual value. Stock stereo system (man available aftermarket upgrades though).

The Bottom Line: It's not perfect, but Honda is selling it at a Loss, if you want something futuristic, green and cheap to operate this is the car for you.

Review: Ok, if you look at my other epinions you'll see my previous vehicle was a 95 Chevy Tahoe 11 mile per gallon beast. Frankly, I think my Insight is faster than the Tahoe was to start off. How pathetic is that?

Anyway, considering a few things,...

Pros: easy-to-read digital display, small size makes it easy to maneuver

Cons: low ground clearance, no side-impact air bags, no CD player, oil changes are expensive

The Bottom Line: A good car if you care more about gas mileage than other factors.

Review: I'd buy another Insight, so I obviously am satisfied with mine, but anyone thinking of buying one should be aware that the body is very easy to damage. I'm a very careful driver, but my Insight has been badly damaged twice, due to the weak body. A normal ...

Pros: Great gas mileage

Cons: Worthless manufacturer support

Review: The last review was entirely accurate...except for the worthiness of the battery. Mine has worn out after 50K miles, and Honda refuses to replace it. This problem is occurring with most owners after a couple years. Go buy a Prius instead. Honda is ...