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This auction is for a 2000 Honda Insight Hybrid finished in New Formula Red with the two-tone gray and black interior. It’s powered by a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain (hence the name Hybrid) consisting of an all aluminum 1.0 liter 3 cylinder VTEC-E gas engine coupled to a battery powered electric motor known as the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). Power is then routed to a conventional 5-speed manual transmission that drives the front wheels. This powertrain combined with a light weight body, excellent aerodynamics and numerous gas saving features, allows the Insight to average mpgs in the 60’s in normal driving and over 70 mpg without much effort.
If you are already familiar with the Insight, you may want to skip over the next few paragraphs that give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the car, and go straight to the pictures and description.
This Insight is fully equipped with all the desirable safety, comfort and convenience features and equipment including:
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CLEAR LENS HEADLIGHTS WITH JEWEL EFFECT REFLECTORS:
BODY COLOR MIRRORS AND DOOR HANDLES:
ROOF MOUNTED EUROSTYLE SHORTY RADIO ANTENNA :
FACTORY FLOOR MATS :
72 MPG ON A 300 MILE HIGHWAY TRIP:
AUTO STOP INDICATOR LIGHT:
MAXIMUM REGEN/ASSIST OFF MOD SWITCH:
SEATBACK STORAGE POCKET:
BEHIND THE SEAT CARGO ROOM:
REAR STORAGE POCKET NET:
FOUR REAR CARGO TIE DOWNS:
DUAL REAR WINDOWS:
CHILD SEAT TETHER POINT:
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER LOAD FLOOR:
JACK AND ALL THE TOOLS:
Hood:
Front bumper:
Left fender:
Right fender:
Left door:
Right door:
Left quarter panel:
Right quarter panel:
Rear bumper:
Rear hatch:
In addition, this Insight has all it’s underbody panels installed. If a mechanic forgets to replace a panel after an oil change or you run over a curb and break one off, your gas mileage may suffer as the aerodynamics under a car are just as important as above it. If you are looking at other Insights for sale as well, check underneath and make sure all the following panels are still intact as they are not cheap to replace.
Front bumper aluminum underbody panel:
Front underbody panels:
Rear underbody panels:
The interior is in great condition as well and included are a pair of factory floor mats. It has excellent upholstery, carpet, dashboard and door panels with no cracks, rips or tears or any significant signs of wear. Only the drivers seat cushion right bolster shows some dirt. The car doesn‘t appear to have been smoked in. In fact, it’s not even equipped with a lighter. The cargo area is nice and the engine compartment has been fully detailed and is clean enough to eat off of. Mechanically it runs and drives excellent. The engine runs strong and feels smooth while accelerating and throughout the cruising range and it starts instantly whether hot or cold. The steering wheel is on dead center going down the road with no shakes or vibrations at speed, the brakes are firm with no pedal pulsations or pulling to one side when stopping and the suspension is tight. The clutch is feather light and buttery smooth while the precise shifter action lets you flick off shifts with just your finger tips. The A/C blows ice cold. The battery pack was replaced in 2008 at a Honda dealer. The transmission was just completely rebuilt because of a noisy input shaft bearing (ISB). Since the transmission was out and apart I decided to replace all the ball bearings (with OEM Honda parts made in Japan), including the differential bearings, and to perform the synchronizer modification to eliminate the common 3-2 downshift grind issue these cars have. Before putting it back, the flywheel was dressed, a new Koyo pilot bearing, Exedy clutch disc, Honda pressure plate and Honda throwout bearing (all made in Japan) were installed. It has a set of four identical like new Goodyear Integrity tires. The spare tire doesn’t look like it has even been used. The car has been fully checked out and serviced with $5,400 worth of new or recent parts, maintenance and repairs with original Honda or other name brand parts so that only your enjoyment rather than your immediate attention will be required on delivery. Some of the items checked or serviced include:
Photos of some of the parts replaced, checked or serviced: Parts replaced:
Oil change:
Oil filter:
Air filter:
Cabin air filter:
Throttle body cleaning:
PCV valve:
EGR plate cleaning:
Spark plugs with the proper amount of anti-seize on the threads:
B stamped plugs to match B cylinder head:
Valve adjustment:
Valve cover gasket:
Engine SUPER CLEAN internally:
Coolant flushed until water is clear from the radiator:
As well as the engine block drain plug:
Front brake pads:
Front brake rotors:
17 mm new, 15 mm minimum thickness:
Rear hub and bearing:
Rear brake shoes:
Rear brake drums:
Parking brake adjustment:
Brake fluid flush and change:
Clutch fluid flush and change:
Flywheel surface dressed:
Pilot bearing:
Clutch disc:
Pressure plate:
Throwout bearing:
Transmission fluid change:
Transmission rebuilt:
Synchronizer mod:
Battery:
Axle shaft seal:
Exhaust gasket:
Negative battery cable:
Engine ground cables:
Transmission ground cable:
Other than routine oil and filter changes, with all the above mentioned servicing the car has recently received, you should be good to go for another 100,000 miles before requiring major maintenance. Overall this is a super sharp car that looks absolutely fantastic in this New Formula Red color. If you’re going to buy a car in general and an Insight specifically, you might as well get the hottest possible color they made. Sure, blue is nice, silver is good if a bit bland, and Citrus is great but nearly impossible to find, but only this shade of red really catches everyone’s eye. Remember, as you step out of your home every day, and as you set eyes on your Insight, there is nothing like a bright red car to get you feeling excited about your day ahead. You’ll probably be driving this car for a few years, so just ask yourself, would you rather wake up every morning to a New Formula Red Insight, or just some other color you “settled” for. And you’re sure to get many questions and complements about it at the mall or supermarket parking lot from total strangers. If you don’t want attention, or if you are the least bit shy, don’t buy this car, I warn you. This Insight is a mid-year production June 2000 model so all the bugs of the early production models have been worked out by the time it was sold. Also, it’s been a two lady owner southern car, titled in Virginia and Maryland all of its life, which probably explains why it’s so clean. CLICK HERE to see the title. Plus it has a clean and clear Carfax. CLICK HERE to see the Carfax. The car comes with the owners manual:
One factory key and remote:
A front license plate bracket if you need it:
And a conveniently located grid charger port (charger NOT included):
A grid charger is a device similar to conventional battery charger that can greatly extend the life of a battery pack in a hybrid vehicle. The battery pack consists of 120 individual 1.2 volt D cell size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Over time, the voltage and capacity of the individual batteries will begin to vary and cause an imbalance that reduces the overall performance of the entire pack. A grid charger can restore the balance by discharging the pack uniformly and then charging it back to it’s maximum potential. And this isn’t something you have to do every day either, it’s like a maintenance item that you can perform every two or three months and can be done overnight. In addition to the grid charger itself, the car needs a harness to connect it to the battery pack. This car has a Genesis One or Hybrid Revolt grid charger harness as well as an extension harness that places the plug-in port at a convenient location at the back of the cargo area. (Grid charger itself not included.) The harness with the extension and the labor to install it, which requires the removal of the battery pack, would cost close to $500. While the harness was made for a Genesis One or Hybid Revolt charger, an adaptor cable can connect most any brand of grid charger, even a homebuilt model, to the car.
Rear structure components:
Grid charger extension harness:
Battery pack and modules:
This car also has the brake and clutch switch modification that lets you get maximum regeneration while coasting without having to step on the brake pedal, and to shut off assist manually. The IMA recharges the battery whenever the car is coasting or you step on the brakes. The amount of regen is greater when you use the brakes and many drivers can achieve maximum regeneration by just lightly stepping on the brake pedal but before there is any actual momentum robbing braking action at the wheels. It can be a fine line between allowing the car to regen with the brake pedal without actually slowing it down by energy wasting braking. The brake switch mod simulates stepping on the brakes but no actual braking action is utilized, by holding down the momentary switch mounted conveniently in the center console where your right hand can comfortably. The clutch switch mod shuts off assit from the IMA and can help the engine run smoother and stay in lean burn longer on flat roads, and it can save battery assist for times when you want to use it most. In other words, save up the assist for when you climb a long uphill grade by not using it during moderate hills. Press the switch up for this function and it stays engaged until you turn it off. It’s no secret that Honda lost money on every one of the early Insight models it sold but that was the price to pay for cutting your teeth on the new technology that wouldn’t pay off for years to come. Some have speculated that it cost Honda upwards of $50,000 to build each Insight, while Honda insiders put that figure at under $30K. Regardless, the price new of this Honda Insight was over $20,000! CLICK HERE to see the original price sticker (from an identical but other Insight I owned), but because the Insight was a hot new model, most dealers were adding additional market adjustment markups (read rip off), so with tax, title and tags, you were lucky if you got ANY change back from your $25,000 bill! If you are serious about buying an Insight that is ready to drive, this is about as low as they go in this condition. Sure, you can find many of these cars that look nice and seem like good deals in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, but if after getting it home you have to spend another $5,000 for a battery, transmission and other common repairs, it’s no bargain. While the six year old IMA battery in this car isn’t brand new, it works fine, and the other listings for Insights that have no mention of a battery replacement, or the seller doesn’t know if it was ever replaced, likely still have the original battery. In addition, since this car has a grid charger harness, it’s likely the battery will be in better condition than most. Remember, you can get a great deal on Ebay with prices sometimes way below retail, but no bidder is going to “steal” a vehicle and no seller is going to give one away either. Also when comparing prices to the other Insights listed for sale, remember the things that you won’t have to spend money on, soon after getting it home. With this car you won’t have to spend $2,500 on a transmission rebuild or $800 for a clutch job, you won’t have to spend $2,000 on a new IMA battery, you won’t have to spend $400 for a new set of tires, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete front brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete rear brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a coolant and brake flush, you won’t have to spend $300 on a valve adjustment, tune-up and filters service and you won’t have to spend $300 on any upcoming scheduled maintenance. With many of the other listings on Ebay, Craigslist or on dealers lots, you’re lucky if they even check the oil before delivery. When comparing this car to the others, also keep in mind that this car was never in an accident, has a clean Carfax, runs excellent, is fully serviced, hasn’t been smoked in and is clean inside and out. If you are looking for a nice Insight in excellent condition at a good price, then this car is hard to beat. Also remember that we don’t charge dealer processing fees or document fees that many other listings have for $200 or more and bury in their fine print. And don’t be fooled by some other auctions that are advertised as NO RESERVE and start at $100 or some other low price. Since no dealer is going to risk loosing thousands of dollars if their auction doesn’t bring enough money, you can be pretty sure he has some “people” bidding on it for him. Especially those auctions that are private listings where it says “User ID kept private.”
TERMS OF THE AUCTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Since this car may be advertised locally, auction can be canceled at any time (unless auction ended early with BUY IT NOW) due to prior sale without liability to any bidder. A down payment of $500 (plus any additional delivery charge) is required within 3 days of the close of the auction, balance due in cash on delivery or certified funds on delivery if I deliver it or you pick it up, or before it’s dropped off at the transporter if a shipping company is transporting it, but no later than 7 days after the close of the auction without prior agreement. I accept bank or certified checks, money orders, credit cards through PayPal (accepted for down payment only). If paying balance with funds other than cash, buyer to fax copy of monetary instrument no less than 24 hours before picking up vehicle. The car is sold as is. Buyer is welcome to inspect car BEFORE the end of the auction or to have someone check it out on your behalf provided you authorize whoever is checking the car to provide me with a copy of the results. I have tried to accurately describe this car, both mechanically and cosmetically but you can expect a certain amount of minor flaws on ANY used car including squeaks, rattles, drips, nicks, chips, scratches, blemishes and any other marks that are consistent with the age and mileage of the vehicle. There is no possible way to include all minute details and imperfections, however, I believe my listing accurately depicts this vehicle and if there are any issues they are noted in the description. Also remember that a vehicle is made up of thousands of mechanical parts and components and in an older or higher mileage used vehicle a part that is working fine now may go bad the next day, in a week, or a month from now. It’s nearly impossible to tell when a particular part or component will fail as most don’t exhibit prior symptoms, however, proper preventative maintenance as this car has received, can prevent most problems or breakdowns from happening. In fairness to all bidders the reserve price will not be disclosed so please don’t even ask. Buyer responsible for transportation and car must be paid for in full before it can be released. May deliver. Email or call for delivery quote or for any other questions. atikovi@email.com Maryland and District of Columbia dealer. Phone 202-246-5201. Please do not bid if you don’t intend to buy. FREE DELIVERY TERMS: Free delivery within 500 miles of the Washington DC area if bidder purchases vehicle with Buy It Now. (35 cents per mile for additional miles as shown in MapQuest.com from zip code 20001 to your address.) That is still the same rate as when I started on Ebay 14 years ago even with more than double the gas prices. Remember, the Buy It Now option disappears once the reserve price is met. The Buy It Now price is $5,995. AUCTION ENDS: 10:00pm sharp, EASTERN TIME Wednesday April 30th unless Buy It Now is used. SPECIAL OFFER FOR QUICK SALE: DOUBLE THE FREE DELIVERY RANGE: Use Buy It Now before the halfway point in the auction, 10:00pm EASTERN TIME Friday April 25th and I will double the free delivery miles to 1,000 miles total. |
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