Honda Insight

Barr

Hi All



The Insight as caught my eye .


They seem good value for the money they are making.





Just a few questions if anyone is familiar with them :



They all seem to be Jap imports , were they ever for sale new in Ireland


If I buy a Jap import am I asking for trouble if the battery goes wrong.


Would Honda here be able to diagnose faults on Jap cars


Are there any known issues with the car to look out for


Thanks
Barr

colm_mcm

Yes, they were sold new here. They're not as sophisticated as a Prius or as refined as a civic hybrid.

CiniO

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yes, they were sold new here. They're not as sophisticated as a Prius or as refined as a civic hybrid.

What do you mean by that?

I though it was exactly the same drive (engine and gearbox)?

colm_mcm

it is the same drivetrain but the insight is noisier and the interior isn't built to the same standard in my opinion.
I really wanted one 4 years ago till I drove one. I've also gone off the looks since. the front is cool but the rest is a bit wonky.

CiniO

colm_mcm wrote: »

it is the same drivetrain but the insight is noisier and the interior isn't built to the same standard in my opinion.
I really wanted one 4 years ago till I drove one. I've also gone off the looks since. the front is cool but the rest is a bit wonky.

Heh.
I wanted one 3 years ago, until I sit inside.
Ended with the civic diesel as you know. I don't regret.

corks finest

Barr wrote: »

Hi All



The Insight as caught my eye .


They seem good value for the money they are making.





Just a few questions if anyone is familiar with them :



They all seem to be Jap imports , were they ever for sale new in Ireland


If I buy a Jap import am I asking for trouble if the battery goes wrong.


Would Honda here be able to diagnose faults on Jap cars


Are there any known issues with the car to look out for


Thanks
Barr

Have one,good,reliable,trouble free,quirky car,never let me down,and STILL selling them in Cork Dublin, etc,roomy enough, and I've regularly got ladders on board ,lot of car,little money

spuddy

Depends on what you want. Driving pleasure, long distance cruiser? Go elsewhere.

Something to get you from A to B within minimal fuss & cheap to run? Very few can beat it for the money. Distinctive looks & Honda badge are the icing on the cake.

corks finest

spuddy wrote: »

Depends on what you want. Driving pleasure, long distance cruiser? Go elsewhere.

Something to get you from A to B within minimal fuss & cheap to run? Very few can beat it for the money. Distinctive looks & Honda badge are the icing on the cake.

Have to agree with you,my mechanic services both Prius and insight and both are work horses,he reckons Honda beats it ,doesent matter,each to his own,,previous car Skoda fabia sport,was another reliable car,no issues,think as long as ppl service /check regular most motors are grand

Barr

corks finest wrote: »

Have to agree with you,my mechanic services both Prius and insight and both are work horses,he reckons Honda beats it ,doesent matter,each to his own,,previous car Skoda fabia sport,was another reliable car,no issues,think as long as ppl service /check regular most motors are grand

Is your Insight a Jap Import , if so any difficulties with Insurance , sourcing parts etc.

The only issue I have with the Prius is they are very expensive compared to an Insight. Especially if you are are after the 1.8 version of the Prius :eek:

corks finest

Barr wrote: »

Is your Insight a Jap Import , if so any difficulties with Insurance , sourcing parts etc.

The only issue I have with the Prius is they are very expensive compared to an Insight. Especially if you are are after the 1.8 version of the Prius :eek:

Parts no problem, I'm with liberty ,some insurance companies won't insure any non EUR imports,yes it's imported,second time insuring her,look up Honda insight forum, all answers for insight owners there,parts from any Honda dealer

corks finest

Barr wrote: »

Is your Insight a Jap Import , if so any difficulties with Insurance , sourcing parts etc.

The only issue I have with the Prius is they are very expensive compared to an Insight. Especially if you are are after the 1.8 version of the Prius :eek:

P.S. airbag part recall,got mine done free for all,and software updates 3

spuddy

corks finest wrote: »

P.S. airbag part recall,got mine done free for all,and software updates 3

Did you ask for the software update or did they do it as part of the recall?

corks finest

spuddy wrote: »

Did you ask for the software update or did they do it as part of the recall?

Separate, got it done as part of garage warranty, 3/4 needed, undere100,if u pay your self

Barr

corks finest wrote: »

P.S. airbag part recall,got mine done free for all,and software updates 3

Good to hear they can do the updates etc in Ireland for imports.


I'm surprised they are not more popular ! (in Cork anyways they are few and far between)

corks finest

few about,auto direct little island sells them steady,got mine there,superb dealer,no bull****ting,and any queries contact honda Ireland,theyre on the ball,as are kevin o leary,and honda mahon point

dubliniift

corks finest wrote: »

P.S. airbag part recall,got mine done free for all,and software updates 3

I was concerned about airbag thing. From where you got it done? Honda.

Amazed they did it for an imported vehicle. Thanks

bazz26

You are replying to a 5 year old thread, might be better PMing the poster.

dubliniift

bazz26 wrote: »

You are replying to a 5 year old thread, might be better PMing the poster.

His box is full.