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Which is why I posted that if I had to climb a 5k grade of 13.5 miles and back every day, I would probably get a stripper Toyota Echo. It's geared at about 2600 at 55 MPH so you should be able to climb that grade in 5th or possibly 4th, and coast on the return trip, engine off (manual steering). Would probably come close to the mileage of the Insight and carry 5 passengers in a pinch.
I sold my Insight after it had $7000 in warranty work in 1 year from 35k to 65k miles. Not interested in owning one when the catalyst, battery, and other very expensive parts start to fail. It was neat and fun while I owned it, but I can get the same mileage on my bike when I am alone. Today I almost hit 50 MPG in my Fiesta with the AC running.
The AC in the Insight cost 10 MPG, and dropped the mileage to the lower 50s which is not a lot more than the Fiesta.
regards
Mech
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