Honda Insight (2009 - 2014) 1.3 IMA ES-T Hybrid 5d CVT (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm sensible with money and not attempting to buy myself an image.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not especially impressed other than about how quiet, smooth and easy to drive it is.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Only if they updated the aesthetics.
What are you likely to buy next?
Unsure.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,200
When did you buy the car?
August 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very. 8 months and 12k miles later the car would still sell at a dealer for at least what I paid for it (probably more).
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's a Honda. I prefer to keep my money in the bank. I wanted an economical, quiet automatic.
What was the dealer like?
Ok.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
This is a fun car to drive despite being under-powered. Goes round corners well with little body roll.
What's it like to park?
It's a small car- easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
Auto gearbox. No changing gears or clutching! I'm never going back to a manual. Ever!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CVT auto gearbox.
