2000 Honda Insight MT 4500 OBO california

[insightian]

I am the 3rd owner of a silver, 1st generation Honda Insight that is located in Central California.

Clean title, no accidents
207,000 miles
50 mpg
new IMA just before 150,000 mile mark (replaced under warranty)

Manual Transmission
Interior: 9/10
Exterior: 7/10
(missing rear passenger center wheel cap, previous owner had minor incident that caused scrapes and scratches on sides, front bumper black undercover is slightly torn on passenger side underneath but holding strong)

All maintenance records are intact, including receipts; vehicle's current owner is a professional mechanic.

IMA light came on and battery pack has been disconnected and removed, with vehicle being effectively solely gas-powered. I have been deliberating on whether to:
a) purchase a grid charger and try to revive the battery pack, which had cell(s) overheat and go bad according to codes thrown
b) replace the battery pack
or c) sell the car as is.

I have obviously decided to try to throw out some feelers and see the interest level in the vehicle as is. I have many details and am ready to answer any questions about the IMA and the car itself.

Overall, the rest of the vehicle is in great condition considering its age. I bought the vehicle because it was well maintained and babied by its previous owner, and I did the same with it. But I absolutely need something bigger (gonna get a CR-V!). I have loved this vehicle as a commuter car and will own one again someday when I can afford one of those new lithium-ion batteries they are going to come out with!!!

Please consider my pricing as follows:
***asking $4300 as is including the battery pack which needs work (car is running without it though, just fine, do your research regarding that scenario right here on this forum!!!)
***asking $5200 with a reconditioned battery pack

Please call Nicole at 559-308-8768 and leave a message.

[insightian]

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[Insight for life]

Wow, you are the closest insight owner on this site i have found to me! Im in fresno. Anyway good luck with your sell! I wish i could afford another one!

[insightian]

Yes, thank you! It is always exciting to run into a fellow insightian! There aren't too many of these around this area. I have only spotted 4 other 1st generation Insights in Visalia and they last so long and people love them so much that it is rare for them to become available. We'll see if there's interest because depending on what deal I get on my suv, I may not want to sell her at all!!!

[Blue-Civic-Hybrid]

Wow, good luck with your sale! I'm in Lemoore most of the week!

[insightian]

Blue-Civic-Hybrid in Lemoore: do you have a grid charger? I will pay you to borrow it!!!

[insightian]

Insight for Life in Fresno: Btw, do you own a grid charger that I could borrow to see if my ima is able to be revived? I will pay to borrow it!!!

[Insight for life]

Originally Posted by insightian

Insight for Life in Fresno: Btw, do you own a grid charger that I could borrow to see if my ima is able to be revived? I will pay to borrow it!!!

Im sorry, I dont.

[gjenn12]

I have a 2000 Cadillac catera with 106245 miles if you need a bigger car this is a good bet a;; the things that were problems have been worked out runs like a top oil cooler brand new radiator brand new timing belt new so your good fro anther 100000 miles let me know if interested also I have a grid charger you can use just take care of it

[insightian]

Pass on the caddy, but appreciate the offer. Definitely appreciate the offer to borrow your grid charger! Thank you! But do you mind if I wait a bit and see if there is another one available for use that is closer to me first... Will KIT. Thanks! -Nicole