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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:1.0L
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Hybrid-Electric
Used
Year: 2000
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Honda
Number of Cylinders: 3
Model: Insight
Trim: 2-door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 140,966
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Silver
This auction is for a 2000 Honda Insight Hybrid finished in Silverstone Metallic with the two-tone gray and black interior. It’s powered by a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain (hence the name Hybrid) consisting of an all aluminum 1.0 liter 3 cylinder VTEC-E gas engine coupled to a battery powered electric motor known as the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). Power is then routed to a conventional 5-speed manual transmission that drives the front wheels. This powertrain combined with a light weight body, excellent aerodynamics and numerous gas saving features, allows the Insight to average mpgs in the 60’s in normal driving and over 70 mpg without much effort. This is the last manual transmission Insight I have left out of the three others I’ve sold this year. At a Buy It Now Price of $6,995 and the reserve at a little less, plus up to $500 worth of tires as icing on the cake, this is the best deal out of them all. Not to mention the one with the lowest mileage and most servicing. I sold this RED Insight having 182,000 miles with Buy It Now within 48 hours of the start of the auction in April for $5,995. I sold this SILVER Insight with 157,000 miles after the auction ended in July for $6,200. And I sold this CITRUS Insight with 192,000 miles through an internet forum in July for $7,000. If you are already familiar with the Insight, you may want to skip over the next few paragraphs that give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the car, and go straight to the pictures and description.
This Insight is fully equipped with all the desirable safety, comfort and convenience features and equipment including:
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CLEAR LENS HEADLIGHTS WITH JEWEL EFFECT REFLECTORS:
BODY COLOR MIRRORS AND DOOR HANDLES:
ROOF MOUNTED EUROSTYLE SHORTY RADIO ANTENNA :
66 MPG OVER 600 MILES:
AUTO STOP INDICATOR LIGHT:
SWITCHBLADE KEY REMOTES:
MAXIMUM REGEN/ASSIST OFF MOD SWITCH:
BEHIND THE SEAT CARGO ROOM:
SEATBACK STORAGE POCKET:
REAR STORAGE POCKET NET:
FOUR REAR CARGO TIE DOWNS:
DUAL REAR WINDOWS:
CHILD SEAT TETHER POINT:
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER LOAD FLOOR:
SPARE TIRE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE IT WAS EVER USED:
JACK AND ALL THE TOOLS:
Front bumper:
Hood:
Left fender:
Right fender:
Left door:
Right door:
Left quarter panel:
Right quarter panel:
Rear hatch:
Rear bumper:
In addition, this Insight has all it’s underbody panels installed. If a mechanic forgets to replace a panel after an oil change or you run over a curb and break one off, your gas mileage may suffer as the aerodynamics under a car are just as important as above it. If you are looking at other Insights for sale as well, check underneath and make sure all the following panels are still intact as they are not cheap to replace.
Front aluminum underbody panel:
Front plastic underbody panels:
Rear underbody panels:
Right bumper air deflector:
Left bumper air deflector:
The interior is in great condition as well. It has nice upholstery, dashboard, door panels and headliner with no cracks, rips or tears even on the drivers seat bolster, or any major signs of wear. Only some of the light gray fabric shows a little dirt, which is common with this material. The car doesn‘t appear to have been smoked in. In fact, it’s not even equipped with a lighter. The cargo area is nice and the engine compartment has been fully detailed and is clean enough to eat off of. Mechanically it runs and drives excellent. The engine runs strong and feels smooth while accelerating and throughout the cruising range and it starts instantly whether hot or cold. The steering wheel is on dead center going down the road with no shakes or vibrations at speed, the brakes are firm with no pedal pulsations or pulling to one side when stopping and the suspension is tight. The clutch is feather light and buttery smooth while the precise shifter action lets you flick off shifts with just your finger tips. The A/C blows ice cold. The transmission was just completely rebuilt because of the common 3-2 downshift grind these cars tend to have. Since the transmission was out and apart I decided to replace all the ball bearings (with OEM Honda parts made in Japan), including the input shaft bearing (ISB) which is the second trouble spot in these gearboxes, the differential bearings, and to perform the synchronizer modification to eliminate the grinding issue forever. Before putting the transmission back, the flywheel was dressed, a SACHS clutch kit consisting of a new Nachi (OEM Honda supplier) pilot bearing, Exedy (OEM Honda supplier) clutch disc, genuine Honda pressure plate and Nachi throwout bearing (all made in Japan) were installed and the clutch fluid was flushed and changed with Castrol Dot4 fluid. It has a new matching set of four identical low rolling resistance (LLR) Michelin Energy Saver tires. These are the only alternative tires to the hard to find original Bridgestone RE92’s that won’t reduce gas mileage like any other tires will. In addition, these Michelin’s have a 400 treadwear rating compared to the 260 on the Bridgestone’s so they will last nearly twice as long, plus, they ride considerably smoother than the Bridgestone tires. If you are looking at other Insights for sale as well, make sure they also have one of these tires, as any other brand will reduce your gas mileage 5-10 mpg. They have been balanced with weights mounted on the inside of the wheel for a super clean look. The spare tire doesn’t look like it has even been used. The car has been fully checked out and serviced with $5,800 worth of new or recent parts, maintenance and repairs with original Honda or other name brand parts so that only your enjoyment rather than your immediate attention will be required on delivery. Some of the items checked or serviced include:
Photos of some of the parts replaced, checked or serviced: Parts replaced:
Oil change:
Oil filter:
Air filter:
Cabin air filter:
Throttle body cleaning:
PCV valve:
EGR plate cleaning and gasket:
EGR valve and gasket:
Spark plugs with the proper amount of anti-seize on the threads:
B stamped plugs to match B cylinder head:
Valve adjustment:
Valve cover gasket:
VTEC solenoid screen:
Coolant flushed until water is clear from the radiator:
As well as the engine block drain plug:
Upper radiator hose:
Lower radiator hose:
Front brake pads:
Front brake rotors:
17 mm new, 15 mm minimum thickness:
Rear hub and bearing:
Rear brake shoes:
Rear brake drums:
Parking brake adjustment:
Brake fluid flush and change:
Clutch fluid flush and change:
Flywheel surface dressed:
Pilot bearing:
Clutch disc:
Pressure plate:
Throwout bearing:
Transmission fluid change:
Transmission rebuilt:
Differential bearings:
Synchronizer mod before and after:
Axle seals:
Battery:
Other than routine oil and filter changes, with all the above mentioned servicing the car has recently received, you should be good to go for another 100,000 miles before requiring major maintenance. Overall this is a super sharp car that looks absolutely fantastic in this Silverstone Metallic color. And you’re sure to get many questions and complements about it at the mall or supermarket parking lot from total strangers. If you don’t want attention, or if you are the least bit shy, don’t buy this car, I warn you. This Insight is a mid-year production model built July 2000 so all the bugs of the early production models had been worked out by the time it was sold. Also, it’s been a one owner southern car, titled in Maryland all of its life, which probably explains why it’s so clean. CLICK HERE to see the title. The car comes with two switchblade key remotes, one valet key and an emergency wallet key:
A front license plate bracket if you need it:
And a conveniently located grid charger port (charger NOT included):
A grid charger is a device similar to conventional battery charger that can greatly extend the life of a battery pack in a hybrid vehicle. The battery pack consists of 120 individual 1.2 volt D cell size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Over time, the voltage and capacity of the individual batteries will begin to vary and cause an imbalance that reduces the overall performance of the entire pack. A grid charger can restore the balance by discharging the pack uniformly and then charging it back to it’s maximum potential. And this isn’t something you have to do every day either, it’s like a maintenance item that you can perform every two or three months and can be done overnight. In addition to the grid charger itself, the car needs a harness to connect it to the battery pack. This car has a Hybrid Revolt grid charger harness as well as an extension harness that places the plug-in port at a convenient location at the back of the cargo area. (Grid charger itself not included.) The harness with the extension and the labor to install it, which requires the removal of the battery pack, would cost close to $500. While the harness was made for a Genesis One or Hybrid Revolt charger, an adaptor cable can connect most any brand of grid charger, even a homebuilt model, to the car. Rear structure components:
Grid charger extension harness:
Battery pack and modules:
This car also has the brake and clutch switch modification that lets you get maximum regeneration while coasting without having to step on the brake pedal plus keep the AutoStop function on longer and to shut off assist manually. The IMA recharges the battery whenever the car is coasting or you step on the brakes. The amount of regen is greater when you use the brakes and many drivers can achieve maximum regeneration by just lightly stepping on the brake pedal but before there is any actual momentum robbing braking action at the wheels. It can be a fine line between allowing the car to regen with the brake pedal without actually slowing it down by energy wasting braking. The brake switch mod simulates stepping on the brakes but no actual braking action is utilized, by holding down the momentary switch mounted conveniently in the center console where your right hand can rest comfortably on the handbrake. The clutch switch mod shuts off assist from the IMA and can help the engine run smoother and stay in lean burn longer on flat roads, and it can save battery assist for times when you want to use it most. In other words, save up the assist for when you climb a long uphill grade by not using it during moderate hills. Press the switch up for this function and it stays engaged until you turn it off. It’s no secret that Honda lost money on every one of the early Insight models it sold but that was the price to pay for cutting your teeth on the new technology that wouldn’t pay off for years to come. Some have speculated that it cost Honda upwards of $50,000 to build each Insight, while Honda insiders put that figure at under $30K. Regardless, the price new of this Honda Insight was over $20,000! CLICK HERE to see the original price sticker, but because the Insight was a hot new model, most dealers were adding additional market adjustment markups (read rip off), so with tax, title and tags, you were lucky if you got ANY change back from your $25,000 bill! If you are serious about buying an Insight that is ready to drive, this is about as low as they go in this condition. Sure, you can find many of these cars that look nice and seem like good deals in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, but if after getting it home you have to spend another $5,000 for a battery, transmission, tires and other common repairs, it’s no bargain. While I don’t have any history on the IMA battery in this car, it does have a grid charger harness so it’s likely the battery will be in better condition than most. Remember, you can get a great deal on Ebay with prices sometimes way below retail, but no bidder is going to “steal” a vehicle and no seller is going to give one away either. Also when comparing prices to the other Insights listed for sale, remember the things that you won’t have to spend money on, soon after getting it home. With this car you won’t have to spend $2,500 on a transmission rebuild or $800 for a clutch job, you wont have to spend $500 to $1,000 on paint or bodywork, you won’t have to spend $500 for a new set of tires, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete front brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete rear brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a coolant and brake flush, you won’t have to spend $300 on a valve adjustment, tune-up and filters service and you won’t have to spend $300 on any upcoming scheduled maintenance. With many of the other listings on Ebay, Craigslist or on dealers lots, you’re lucky if they even check the oil before delivery. When comparing this car to the others, also keep in mind that this car was never in a wreck, is a one owner, runs excellent, is fully serviced, hasn’t been smoked in and is clean inside and out. If you are looking for a very nice Insight in excellent condition at a good price, then this car is hard to beat. Also remember that we don’t charge dealer processing fees or document fees that many other listings have for $200 or more and bury in their fine print. And don’t be fooled by some other auctions that are advertised as NO RESERVE and start at $100 or some other low price. Since no dealer is going to risk loosing thousands of dollars if their auction doesn’t bring enough money, you can be pretty sure he has some “people” bidding on it for him. Especially those auctions that are private listings where it says “User ID kept private.”
TERMS OF THE AUCTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Since this car may be advertised locally, auction can be canceled at any time (unless auction ended early with BUY IT NOW) due to prior sale without liability to any bidder. A down payment of $500 (plus any additional delivery charge) is required within 3 days of the close of the auction, balance due in cash on delivery or certified funds on delivery if I deliver it or you pick it up, or before it’s dropped off at the transporter if a shipping company is transporting it, but no later than 7 days after the close of the auction without prior agreement. I accept bank or certified checks, money orders, credit cards through PayPal (accepted for down payment only). If paying balance with funds other than cash, buyer to fax copy of monetary instrument no less than 24 hours before picking up vehicle. The car is sold as is. Buyer is welcome to inspect car BEFORE the end of the auction or to have someone check it out on your behalf provided you authorize whoever is checking the car to provide me with a copy of the results. I have tried to accurately describe this car, both mechanically and cosmetically but you can expect a certain amount of minor flaws on ANY used car including squeaks, rattles, drips, nicks, chips, scratches, blemishes and any other marks that are consistent with the age and mileage of the vehicle. There is no possible way to include all minute details and imperfections, however, I believe my listing accurately depicts this vehicle and if there are any issues they are noted in the description. Also remember that a vehicle is made up of thousands of mechanical parts and components and in an older or higher mileage used vehicle a part that is working fine now may go bad the next day, in a week, or a month from now. It’s nearly impossible to tell when a particular part or component will fail as most don’t exhibit prior symptoms, however, proper preventative maintenance as this car has received, can prevent most problems or breakdowns from happening. In fairness to all bidders the reserve price will not be disclosed so please don’t even ask. Buyer responsible for transportation and car must be paid for in full before it can be released. May deliver. Email or call for delivery quote or for any other questions. atikovi@email.com Maryland and District of Columbia dealer. Phone 202-246-5201. Please do not bid if you don’t intend to buy. FREE DELIVERY TERMS: Free delivery within 500 miles of the Washington DC area if bidder purchases vehicle with Buy It Now. (35 cents per mile for additional miles as shown in MapQuest.com from zip code 20001 to your address.) That is still the same rate as when I started on Ebay over 14 years ago even with more than double the gas prices. Remember, the Buy It Now option disappears once the reserve price is met. The Buy It Now price is $6,995. AUCTION ENDS: 10:00pm sharp, EASTERN TIME Sunday September 14th unless Buy It Now is used. SPECIAL OFFER FOR QUICK SALE: DOUBLE THE FREE DELIVERY RANGE: Use Buy It Now before the halfway point in the auction, 10:00pm EASTERN TIME Tuesday September 9th and I will double the free delivery miles to 1,000 miles total. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FREE BRIDGESTONE RE92 TIRES: Use Buy It Now and I will throw in two brand new (2014 production) Bridgestone RE92 tires. Use Buy It Now before the halfway point in the auction, 10:00pm EASTERN TIME Tuesday September 9th and I will throw in a total of four of these tires.
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