In some part of US, there were areas where the temperature are even hotter than us. Not to say the humidity after winter. Still no battery complaint since I1 (since 1999).

For me these battery issue are just hearsay. Maybe theres one or two isolated cases globally where battery spoils under warranty but it was more on the manufacturing defects rather than genuine or typical issues with the battery.

U can always google around and look for any common problems with the car (if theres any). U can also read this long term test drive for example.
http://cars.about.com/od/2010hondainsight/...sight_intro.htm

The lifespan of the battery also puzzles me initially. Our normal NiMh battery which we used on older version laptop or handphones usually lasted only 2 to 3 years only.

For the insight, Honda dares to warrant the battery for 5 years. And most of the 1st generation Insight (since 99-2000) still running on their original battery. I'm pretty sure a thorough R&D has been done to make sure these hybrid cars are practical and as reliable as its normal combustion cars. I dont mind if the battery has to be replace after 8 to 10 years coz normal cars will also gone thorough major service by then (which also quite costly).

At least we have 1.3 in case the battery is causing trouble.

Wanna ask u guys who gone through 5k service. How was it?

I'm a bit skeptical on whether HM technician competent enough to properly maintain Honda Insight.

As i remembered, some of earlier Honda City with CVT (2003) was incorrectly maintain, using normal ATF despite CVTF which cause some earlier batch facing premature gearbox problem. So much for an authorized service center for doing that mistakes.

This time they are facing a very new tech hybrid vehicle. Anything can go wrong if they didnt conduct proper service and didnt have enough training & experience. Even worst as the car was not assemble by Honda Malaysia so the technical know-how is very limited. Can we trust them?

I never tested the civic hybrid so cant comment on the power.

But Insight also run on pure battery only. At speed up to 60kmh on flat road. Can see the indicator showing only battery feeding the power. The i-vtec running on close mode. When the engine kicks in, can feel slight kick, felt like normal auto shifting gear.

While people discussing about power, you re already talked about braking and how good it is. You re one good citizen.

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Added on April 11, 2011, 2:44 pmNot necessary have to switch ECON on. But the pure battery mode seems extended when the econ on. try out and see.

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Added on April 11, 2011, 2:52 pmHave to. At least for the time being.

I'm quite amaze on how some westeners confident level toward Japanese make. Some of them just maintain the car themselves and kept everything recorded in case something major gone wrong. They did mention that this car servicing and maintenance item is just the same like any other normal cars.

Some of them even bought the service manual and take things on their own hands. Not to mention how they scan the IMA system and modified the software to boost the power and/or increase mileage (they called it MIMA which obviously means modified IMA)



This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 11 2011, 02:52 PM

Yup i feel that too. The 1.8 one.

About the brakes, i have the feeling that this car can use rear disk from City E. Maybe few years down the road we can consider that mod. Current setup is excellent in term of grip. Its more on the 'appearance'.

Anybody here already put trunk/boot light? Please share. (where, cost, etc?)

Hope those stalled Insight was due to empty fuel tank. Well maybe some of the owner were ill informed and thought that the Insight can run on battery only, without fuel.

Otherwise, if its technical prob, we're doom.

This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 11 2011, 11:24 PM

1060km per tank? Really? Salute!

You can always manually override the blower.

How many kms u guys clocked for your first tank?

If got like this consider ok
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?s=...dpost&p=1701688

Hypermilling tips when you run using autocruise;

Try to reduce blue zone/maintain green zone at incline by inching down on the set speed using Decel/SET button. The car will obviously slows down getting up the hill, depending on the degree of incline.

When the car going downhill, press Accel/RES button to extend the green zone and speed up the car. By then will got enough momentum for the next slope.

More green zone, better mileage. In the meantime your legs are still rest free.

Quite exciting. Like playing game using joystick. Have a try.

Anybody used to A.SEL (auto-select) on the FM radio? What is the different between A.SEL and RDS?

Reading Insight manual, i understand that using A.SEL, the radio can maintain 1 station for long journey when the frequency changes according to areas. I believe RDS also meant for that. Does Insight A.SEL function well?

It should serve its basic purpose. At least novice theft cant steal it.

But these theft always strive for success. For them, when theres a will, theres a way.

Prius engine are totally different from Insight. Prius using 1.8 Atkinson cycle engine (1 combustion per engine revolution) different from Insight which is using normal Otto cycle engine (1 combustion per 2 revolution). The hybrid electric motor setup also different, Prius serial, Insight parallel. In other word, Prius more complex, Insight more simple.

Maybe due to that reason, Prius drivetrain is quite sensitive and need to use specific type of engine oil/ other lub and liquid. Didnt know if Insight will also face the same issue. Hopefully not.

rear view cam

I'm not selling it but i can suggest something like this:
http://www.lelong.com.my/7-inch-high-defin...2-01-Sale-P.htm

It snaps on our existing rear view mirror. Quite nice. Surf around.

This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 15 2011, 04:36 PM

Sorry typo. not 'I snaps', Its snaps.

Planning to put that. The wiring can tap from 12V interior socket and reverse light socket. The camera can be mounted below bumper. maybe have to make some simple bracket.

So far i have only fixed my old dvd player. Next, tweeters and subs. Then only reverse cam.

Calculate from my previous tank, around 200+ km mix city & hiway.

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Added on April 16, 2011, 10:38 pmTrue. Some already fixed brakelock. Lock when step on brake pedal 1st time when drive.

This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 16 2011, 10:38 PM

I got ready stock. 1 unit. Pearl White. Who want quick PM me. Reminder; not KL area.

And me think westlife just wanna suggest next course of action. Next time got TT i'll treat u both drinks. Peace guys.

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Added on April 18, 2011, 3:59 pmHave u check you alignment. When I got my unit i immediately asked them to align. few tenth of a degree out.

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Does your visor an OEM set? My SA promise me to give me a set when the thing arrive. No news yet.

This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 18 2011, 03:59 PM