Just joined the cool kids club. The NSX of Economy.

[AndrzejM]

Nice find. Pity it hasn't been imported to Europe

[samwichse]

The seat covers: unzip them and then remove a couple hogrings and you can slip them right off. Throw them in the washing machine and they'll come out looking brand new like you won't believe.

Just use small zip ties where the hogrings were before when you reinstall.

[UltArc]

Originally Posted by Xist

Nice! Did it come with the hat?

Congratulations!

Nope, that and the off brand energy drink are the bits I brought!

Originally Posted by samwichse

The seat covers: unzip them and then remove a couple hogrings and you can slip them right off. Throw them in the washing machine and they'll come out looking brand new like you won't believe.

Just use small zip ties where the hogrings were before when you reinstall.

Thank you. The only issue will be going long enough without driving it to do that.

I just got back home, above mid fives so far for tank. Tank is around 3/8ths, 560-590 uncorrected miles, estimated MPG is 65 by computer. Now checking/ finding the manual for it [online (no manual with it)]to learn (as I am clueless on a few things) and then getting to work on it. So far the only equipment was a duct tape upper grille block. Put on at approximately 81 miles into the tank.

I am also making a mental list of things I need (and taking specific photos, as I often forget if I don't make a list).

I am happy with my deal, as I have everything I want for it, but how is 3 grand for the price? Was 4, and got to 3. I think I could have gone lower, but that seemed like a fair price for it. Obviously not a mint, but with good IMA, no grind, and decent miles, it is a good bargain for me and the Mustang. Also, I appreciate everyones comments and info, but I tend to "Thank" instead of quoting, or saying something valueless like "I agree," so I am going to try hard not to Thank every comment I get

[cbaber]

"The NSX of Economy"

I like that! It's really interesting how many components on the Insight were inspired by the Honda S2000. If you notice the gauge cluster display and steering wheel are of the same concept, not shared by any other Honda model.

[MetroMPG]

$3k is quite a decent price for one with a functioning battery and good synchros. Nicely done!

[Ryland]

Originally Posted by cbaber

I like that! It's really interesting how many components on the Insight were inspired by the Honda S2000. If you notice the gauge cluster display and steering wheel are of the same concept, not shared by any other Honda model.

I've heard that the engine of the insight also fits in the Honda Fit, but the suspension is mostly Honda Civic design only made out of Aluminum.

[H-Man]

Looks better than my car and the insight gets 10 times what the truck I used to drive got.

[UltArc]

So I did my inaugural run of the Insight. I ended up going 11 miles (my round trip commute, made twice per day, five days per week (110 miles/week)). I only got 65.3 mpg

In the Mustang, I get ~40 (42 on a great day, usually I can't calculate it because my in car readout doesn't do justice to my EOC, and the SCii is set to not read it). One thing that will help is when I get the killswitch set, as this time I just neutral coasted instead of EOC. Also, it is a lot more difficult to keep moving. I am used to a lot more momentum, while the Insight takes work to keep moving and keep cruising. Of course I will keep working at it, this is just the beginning. This will be my last post on the thread (unless others respond or what not) as I am going to make an actual build log for her.

Link will go here.

[AntiochOG]

Jealous. I can't wait until I can own a first gen insight!

[SpeedyCorky]

for an 11 mile commute, you are spending a good % of that just warming the silly thing up. 65mpg isnt horrible; tho i'm sure with practice and some EOC you will be into the 70's


lookin' forward to the build thread!
I still need to do one for my Insight