Hi guys, this is a wonderful forum filled with some very smart people. Here's my story:
Looking @ a 2000 insight 5 speed with 35,000 for $10,000.
After doing some research, I am concerned about the battery and recals. We are a family that sticks to toyota and honda, but this would be our first encounter with a hybrid vehicle, which is a bit intimidating. There's an array of possibilities that can go wrong w/ hybrids that are nonexistent in a regular vehicle. I have also read a good amount of horror stories about the battery crapping out and such.
How much is it to fully replace a battery, and is all the potential problems/expenses worth it? I'm looking for honest opinions from the owners about this. Mountain driving seemed to be a little bit of a problem, but I have no hills to climb. I want this car so I can drive back home from school (250 miles) and be economical, of course.
So, yes, I am new and concerned, but please don't slam me for being niave. Please help me make an informed descision about this car, and I will be forever in your debt. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong place, mods.
Help a college guy out? Thanks in advance. :lol:
Looking @ a 2000 insight 5 speed with 35,000 for $10,000.
After doing some research, I am concerned about the battery and recals. We are a family that sticks to toyota and honda, but this would be our first encounter with a hybrid vehicle, which is a bit intimidating. There's an array of possibilities that can go wrong w/ hybrids that are nonexistent in a regular vehicle. I have also read a good amount of horror stories about the battery crapping out and such.
How much is it to fully replace a battery, and is all the potential problems/expenses worth it? I'm looking for honest opinions from the owners about this. Mountain driving seemed to be a little bit of a problem, but I have no hills to climb. I want this car so I can drive back home from school (250 miles) and be economical, of course.
So, yes, I am new and concerned, but please don't slam me for being niave. Please help me make an informed descision about this car, and I will be forever in your debt. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong place, mods.
Help a college guy out? Thanks in advance. :lol: