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2005 Honda Insight Dx 5-spd From Va./ 1 Owner / No Accidents / All Original ! on 2040-cars

US $9,995.00
Year:2005 Mileage:138000 Color: moldings
Location:

Gasport, New York, United States

Gasport, New York, United States
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If you want a very well cared for Southern, one owner, original mile, untampered with, true survivor, 5-speed Honda Insight, with no accidents and/or repainted or repaired body panels, read on!  I have owned 32 First Gen Honda Insights over the last 6 years or so.  I am not a dealer.  I am an obsessed insight fanatic (private owner.)  The improved upon later 2004-06 insights were only made in very limited quantities (production numbers only in the hundreds each year, and most were automatics :P)  These later insights were updated from the factory with new sport seats, more plush interior fabric, and an in-dash am/fm/cd player.)  This particular car is from Virginia.  You could eat off the underside of this car; it is literally that clean!  The body has no dents at all!  Every body panel has the correct VIN tag on it (both front fenders, hood, both doors, both quarter panels, rear hatch, front and back bumper covers.)  No panels have ever been replaced.  The car has never been in any kind of major accident, or this would be appearent with replacement panels lacking the correct vin numbers.  This is further evidenced by it's super clean carfax report.  There are no signs of any repaint on any of the panels either. The usual trim items that get sun baked are not (rear wing, steering wheel, headlights, exterior moldings, emblems, decals, etc, etc.)  Interior-wise, again, the car is real nice.  The seats are great and not worn through (in fact they show very little wear at all,) the steering wheel, headliner, door panels, floor carpeting, etc have no stains at all, and are all nice.  I totally steam cleaned the car's interior (as I do all my insights, but it hardly needed it.)  The carpet is super nice too, showing next to no wear at all.  All the rubber is perfect, (around the doors, rear hatch, hood, etc.  It has the correct brand (Bridgestone re92's) low rolling resistance tires, with at least 80% tread remaining.)   The car runs, drives, and shifts perfectly.  It is a super smooth rider.    The battery pack charges, discharges, and performs flawlessly.  I've wired the car for my digital grid charger (again, as I do all my insights,) and cycle the pack regularly (considering the car is stored and not being driven.)  For those not in the know, grid charging the pack peaks and equalizes the cells within the pack.  This is extremely good for the battery, and prolongs it's life and health greatly.  I WILL INCLUDE A BRAND NEW GRID CHARGER WITH THE CAR, FREE OF CHARGE; (A $700 VALUE!)  To read more about my grid chargers, see my ebay item # 301002355166.   The car has all the manuals, key and remote, and stereo cd code too.  Transmission-wise, it shifts perfectly with no synchro grind or bearing noise issues whatsoever.  The clutch and slave cylinder are pefect too.  I also just did the full oil and filter change with the correct Mobil1 0w-20 oil, as well. Accessory-wise, everything works exactly as it should; heater, blower fan, power windows and switches, power locks and switches, turn signals, every bulb inside and out, all the dash including the trip meter, horn, turn signals, stock Honda am/fm/cd stereo, (rare 4 speaker option, with great sound,) rear trunk release actuator, rear trunk lock, hatch struts, wipers, squirters, etc, etc.  Super clear, non-fogged headlights, etc, etc.  The only small cosmetic imperfections are a light stain on the rear trunk mat, and some scratches on the top of the rear bumper cover (looks like from loading something into the car at one point.)  No check engine lights at all, and (now) perfectly tuned for stupid (70+) mpg's on the highway!  I recently had the car fully New York State inspected, as required by law (includes all safety equipment, lights, brakes, emissions, computer, etc.)  It passed all with no problems whatsoever.  I have brand new floor mats for the car too (not shown in the pics, as I removed them to shoot the pics to show how nice the floor carpeting is!)  This car is the nicest example.  All underbody panels are in place and nice, too.  Zero rust.  All jack equipment and spare tire are in place and nice.  I have the clean and clear transferrable title, with no liens, in my name.  I have done a lot of work to this car to get it exactly where it should be, and as you see it now.  I do all my own work (over 30 years of automotive schooling and experience,) and do not scrimp, always using correct factory Honda parts, right down to the last correct Honda screw.  NO surprises with this car!  So, if you want the best first gen 5-speed for your money, look no further.  Can you buy an insight cheaper?  Yup.  But what you save in initial costs, you'll put back into the car fixing the stuff it needs, both mechanically and cosmetically (believe me, I know; I've done 32 of them now!)  This is where the old saying, "You get what you pay for" holds quite true!  Just look at the pics....Any questions at all, feel free to call me directly at 716-946-6070.

Thanks for your time and consideration!

Respectfully,

Chris in Gasport, N.Y. (14067)

PS: I also have a couple other first gen 5-speed Honda Insights I'll be selling as well, if this one does not suit your exact wants:

2000 Citrus 5-speed w/80k original miles @ $11,995 w/grid charger.
2000 Silver 5-speed w/118k original miles @ $9500 w/grid charger.
2002 Blue 5-speed w/117k original miles @ $9995 w/grid charger.  Feel free to call!

I build and offer other extremely useful mods for these 2000-06 first gen Honda Insights cars, as well.  Some of which include:

Clutch Interrupt Circuit (see ebay item # 291126724231.)

Regenerative Braking Circuit (see ebay item # 301192602272.)

Brand New OEM Honda Insight Citrus & Grey Seat Covers (see ebay item # 300932249369.)

Stainless Steel Dead Pedal / Footrest (see ebay item # 291039568254.)

Honda Insight Spun Aluminum Moon Disc Set (see ebay item # 301202833181.)

Throttle Smoothing Circuit for 2000-06 5-speeds (see ebay item # 291154867492.) 

Thanks again!

Chris

 

















































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