EX vs LX, help me decide!

[dinesh75]

Hi guys,

I am in the market for a new Honda insight. I am kinda wondering between EX and LX. I don't care about the alloy wheels and the paddle shifters, so no questions about that.

What about the minor things on EX:
- Heated Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators
- Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
- Map Lights
- 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with MP3/Windows Media®[3] Audio (WMA) Playback Capability and 6 Speakers
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls

They are pretty good to have, but not sure if the difference of $1500 is worth this? What do the people on the forum think?

That said, I cannot believe that the vanity mirrors and the seatback pockets do not exist for LX!! I believe that should be standard!! Can I go to walmart etc to pick those things up? How much would they cost?

Thanks.

[Zwolfe]

You should be asking yourself if it's worth it to you. Don't let us decide for you.

I went for an EX because I believed for a little bit more money I got a lot more car. Plus, I just had to get the turn signals in the mirrors, the alloys, the map lights, 6 speakers, all of which I already have in my Odyssey EX (except the turn signals,) and didn't want to "settle" for less in a new ride - I really would had not enjoyed my I2 as much.

It's all up to you.

[zurk]

nah. i bought an LX for that reason. the difference wasnt worth it.
to put an aftermarket bluetooth, stereo with XM, GPS, blind spot mirrors, cruise etc cost me around $400 tops.

[i2u]

You can get a fully loaded Insight for the price of stripped down Prius.

I think the extra cost spread over the financing period would not make that much difference. Plus, resale value is better with more options.

Good luck with the purchase, hope to see your new Insight on here soon.

[Cobb]

Dont forget cruse, skid and trac control and hte alloy wheels. Those sold it for me.

That radio aint 160 watts, maybe it can consume that, but it doesnt output it.

[ruprickt]

If you use an ipod or iphone for music/podcasts then you can control it through the stereo controls with the EX, it also charges while plugged in. It was worth it to me for that reason alone.

LX has just the headphone jack.

[tmacier]

As mentioned by Cobb,
Cruise, skid and traction control were the reason I wanted the upgrade.
Tim

[dinesh75]

So the 2011 LX already has a USB interface, Cruise control and the stability control, which I really wanted.

The only annoying thing is the lack of vanity mirrors and the backseat pockets. But I am guessing I should easily find after market parts for those ...

[kjanracing]

The LX does NOT have cruise control.

[Zwolfe]

Oh yea no cruise control.

That was a major factor in us getting the EX as the wife drives 100 miles per day.