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Old 02-28-2012, 10:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
Even with the CVT automatic it will get 50mpg??? so compared to a civic VX or any other car that is out there that gets that kind of mileage figure it's worth $3,000 or more if you can get the body work done cheap then resell it if you don't want to keep it, blue book value on that car is $7,300 to $8,500
I was in Winnipeg last week and passed up a great deal that MetroMPG posted - a 2000 insight for sale just 70 miles from where I live in Austin . It sold for just over $ 3,200 and was in great shape. The body was in perfect shape.
There is currently another one at a used car dealership for $ 4,500. It even has a cd player and aftermarket alloy wheels ( not my thing but just sayin' ) Both cars were non CVT as well.
So if I can get a running, driving, clean dent free manual car for around $ 4000, it just seems like this car would be a huge headache.

As far as 50 mpg goes, the car was EPA rated 49 highway brand new with the battery pack working ( this is not a manual car remember )
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