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Hi gang. OK, I'm new but have been reading, even studying all of your insightful (awful pun) posts for many months now, :shock: and you have finally driven me over the edge. I believe I will be an Insight owner within 48 hours!
But....I do have some usual last minute buyers' freakout setting in and need some positive nudging. I would be greatful for some answers/suggestions, and please go easy on the 'new guy'.
Thanks.
1. I am buying this out of state, so sight unseen, (1 photo), but from a reputable dealer. It is a certified used vehicle and apparently in great shape. Is there anything in particular that I should check out when I get to actually drive it?
2. Dealer says they did the 'headlight switch recall'?? With under 30k miles on a Y2000, anything else that needs to be addressed?
3. Dealer says that I should be prepared that the 'Green models tend to show more difference in shades of ext. color between the plastic parts and the aluminum/steel? parts. Does this make sense??
4. I will be driving this home (hopefully!) about 500 miles right from the dealer. Any advice for my first long haul? Was there a final vote as to weather it's a good or a bad thing to coast (engine on, car in neutral) down long grades? I know, put the tires up to 50psi! Anything else??
5. Finally, I *could* bite the bullet and go for a new one, but I dig the color and the low miles....but, any general thoughts about the diffs between Y2000 and 2005 models? Seems to me the older ones are getting a bit better mpg?
Thanks again for reading this and helping squish my nerves. I really want this car, just a bit pricey, but hey...live for today, right?!
Hope to be back with the good news soon,
Kyle
But....I do have some usual last minute buyers' freakout setting in and need some positive nudging. I would be greatful for some answers/suggestions, and please go easy on the 'new guy'.
Thanks.
1. I am buying this out of state, so sight unseen, (1 photo), but from a reputable dealer. It is a certified used vehicle and apparently in great shape. Is there anything in particular that I should check out when I get to actually drive it?
2. Dealer says they did the 'headlight switch recall'?? With under 30k miles on a Y2000, anything else that needs to be addressed?
3. Dealer says that I should be prepared that the 'Green models tend to show more difference in shades of ext. color between the plastic parts and the aluminum/steel? parts. Does this make sense??
4. I will be driving this home (hopefully!) about 500 miles right from the dealer. Any advice for my first long haul? Was there a final vote as to weather it's a good or a bad thing to coast (engine on, car in neutral) down long grades? I know, put the tires up to 50psi! Anything else??
5. Finally, I *could* bite the bullet and go for a new one, but I dig the color and the low miles....but, any general thoughts about the diffs between Y2000 and 2005 models? Seems to me the older ones are getting a bit better mpg?
Thanks again for reading this and helping squish my nerves. I really want this car, just a bit pricey, but hey...live for today, right?!
Hope to be back with the good news soon,
Kyle