Hello all--I'm new to the forum....
After much machinations, I decided to purchase a 2001 Insight that had 20K miles on it. This is my first hybrid. As is the case with all new things, I have a few concerns--
What I want from this car is to put a lot of miles on it with little time in the shop. I drive about 35-40K a year. As I have done with all my other cars (Honda and Toyotas), I hope to get AT LEAST 250K miles without a lot of expensive maintenance...
What do you think my chances are to acheive this goal (assuming keeping up a rigorous maintenance schedule)?
What are most miles you (or someone you know) have put on an Insight?
What's the long term outlook?
If the car lasts like my other gasoline only cars, I'll be very happy with this automobile. Nice to have a spot like this to post the questions, and read other's experiences!
Patrick
After much machinations, I decided to purchase a 2001 Insight that had 20K miles on it. This is my first hybrid. As is the case with all new things, I have a few concerns--
What I want from this car is to put a lot of miles on it with little time in the shop. I drive about 35-40K a year. As I have done with all my other cars (Honda and Toyotas), I hope to get AT LEAST 250K miles without a lot of expensive maintenance...
What do you think my chances are to acheive this goal (assuming keeping up a rigorous maintenance schedule)?
What are most miles you (or someone you know) have put on an Insight?
What's the long term outlook?
If the car lasts like my other gasoline only cars, I'll be very happy with this automobile. Nice to have a spot like this to post the questions, and read other's experiences!
Patrick