RH77 -
I vote Insight II. I hate that A/C requires Fit Sport. A/C as an option should NOT force you to buy the extra stuff. It's too big an option all by itself. If it messes with the assembly line, just make it a "premium" option (charge more $$). Also, if you get auto, you will have the "if only it was manual I could get better MPG" frustration of owning your Fit or Civic.
When I burn time "building my own" at auto web sites, it seems that you can "add A/C" to the Pontiac Vibe and keep the rest base (power NOTHING!!!!!!). I just priced a 1.8L + A/C + auto for $17K in the St Louis zipcode.
See how easy it is for ME to spend YOUR money,
?!?!?!?
CarloSW2