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live4soccer7 · 04-06-2018, 05:27 AM

I've mulled around the idea of buying a first gen insight and selling my 92 honda hatch vx. It has been a great car and I haven't had any problems with it, but the thought of something 10 years newer does sound good. These are some of things that may be a nice change.

AC sounds nice, although I did install it in my vx, but have to charge it and put the belt on. Not that big of a deal.

Less road noise??

Simply more modern interior, are there cupholders that hold more than can of soda?? lol.

Cruise Control, not willing to install that on the VX. Too much effort IMO.

Added MPG, but not really too concerned about that. I get 45mpg in the winter and 55-60 in the summer/warmer months. It's been that way for the last 7 years I've had it.

I figure the insight might be more freeway speed friendly? Sure, the vx does 75 but not in lean burn mode unless you have a tail wind. lol. If I'm going to get 30mpg going 75 across the state, I might as well take a different more luxurious car.

Would you trade your VX for a first gen Honda Insight Manual?

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live4soccer7 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Calling Vx Owners! Would you trade for first gen Insight? I've mulled around the idea of buying a first gen insight and selling my 92 honda hatch vx. It has been a great car and I haven't had any problems with it, but the thought of something 10 years newer does sound good. These are some of things that may be a nice change. AC sounds nice, although I did install it in my vx, but have to charge it and put the belt on. Not that big of a deal. Less road noise?? Simply more modern interior, are there cupholders that hold more than can of soda?? lol. Cruise Control, not willing to install that on the VX. Too much effort IMO. Added MPG, but not really too concerned about that. I get 45mpg in the winter and 55-60 in the summer/warmer months. It's been that way for the last 7 years I've had it. I figure the insight might be more freeway speed friendly? Sure, the vx does 75 but not in lean burn mode unless you have a tail wind. lol. If I'm going to get 30mpg going 75 across the state, I might as well take a different more luxurious car. Would you trade your VX for a first gen Honda Insight Manual?