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CLL
post Mar 28 2012, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(CLL @ Mar 16 2012, 07:51 PM)
Not sure if this is the right place to ask.  When we went to the Honda dealer's place today with the intention to look at the Insight 2012 and the Jazz hybrid, we saw a used Insight bought 3 months ago with a mileage of 1500km.  The owner apparently has upgraded to the 2012 Insight and have asked the dealer to sell for him.

I never had a Honda car before and was interested in their hybrid cars. 

The dealer asked me to look at the used car and it looks new.  Never had an accident before.

The asking price is RM 86k. 

What do you guys think?  Is it worth it with such low mileage?

Would any of you hesitate to get the used Insight with a potential savings of about RM10k?
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Just a little update.
I decided to go ahead with this purchase. Managed to get 84k. Mileage is less than 1500km. Came with complete Modulo body kit, claimed to be original and also tinted windows. However, JPJ removed the front tint during inspection. I then installed the V-kool Elite over the front screen. The car is beautiful.

However, I noticed the air cond is not that cool when compared to my Innova. I also have a Innova that is about 6 years old and the air cond is good. Is Honda air cond like that? Takes a bit of time to get the car cool down especially when I was waiting for my kids in school. WHen I stop during such weather, ECON mode is off.

Any other similar experiences from others?
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post Mar 28 2012, 07:20 PM

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QUOTE(SteadyPana @ Mar 28 2012, 11:18 AM)
You mean the ECU firmware upgrade for IMA System ? How to check the current version ?

Mine to share with us ? Thank you.  notworthy.gif
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haha oops i don't know.. they say updated, so i nodded. Coz i really saw them doing something with my car beside a computer and some eletronic devices

QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2012, 11:36 AM)
Gee, thanks for the info. pls update later the impact of the fuel usage.

The SC guy told you for the update of IMA or you ask for it? it is of new version? hmmm... what version I am having????

I got to monitor more before making arrangment to the BR Klang SC.  smile.gif thanks for the sharing


Added on March 28, 2012, 11:38 am

I thought this should be the case, ie. holding the car before we press the gas paddle. But it seems that my wife's car will drop without holding  cry.gif
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i asked them to check the IMA battery since it's giving me problems.. so they updated it and let me test

QUOTE(psyeo @ Mar 28 2012, 12:00 PM)
You need to step on the brakes harder for steeper slope. but I think there is a limit to it on the incline level
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yeah.. what i do is i try to cruise all the time using Econ mode on. the Econ mode will help me accelerate softer than my foot.
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post Mar 28 2012, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(Kensim00 @ Mar 28 2012, 07:20 PM)
haha oops i don't know.. they say updated, so i nodded. Coz i really saw them doing something with my car beside a computer and some eletronic devices
i asked them to check the IMA battery since it's giving me problems.. so they updated it and let me test
yeah.. what i do is i try to cruise all the time using Econ mode on. the Econ mode will help me accelerate softer than my foot.
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Once they updated the IMA new version, has the battery showing better position than before? ie. improvement?
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post Mar 28 2012, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2012, 08:19 PM)
Once they updated the IMA new version, has the battery showing better position than before? ie. improvement?
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Yes looks better. Noticeable but not so significant.

1. It so far doesn't go too low or empty in every morning jam.
2. IMA Assist triggers more frequent like when it was last time/new. So, not so much of jerking or underpowered feeling already.

anyway just few days driving. I'll need to verify more.
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post Mar 28 2012, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(Kensim00 @ Mar 28 2012, 08:42 PM)
Yes looks better. Noticeable but not so significant.

1. It so far doesn't go too low or empty in every morning jam.
2. IMA Assist triggers more frequent like when it was last time/new. So, not so much of jerking or underpowered feeling already.

anyway just few days driving. I'll need to verify more.
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glad to hear that and hope to hear more updates from you once you are able to test for more.

I guess now you enjoy more of the car again la!!! icon_idea.gif
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post Mar 28 2012, 10:20 PM

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Many forumer really satisfied when service car at Actmar Klang. luckily i bought and service my car there. just did my 15k service last monday. my rm40 e voucer still valid... smile.gif


Added on March 28, 2012, 10:22 pmUnfortunately i still didnt get my torch light gift.. sad.gif

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post Mar 28 2012, 10:56 PM

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wta..
how to reset back when we already completed the third stage...
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post Mar 29 2012, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2012, 06:02 PM)

Overall, I am quite happy with Insight with only dislike of the aircond thing when stopping the car. It is a good buy indeed.

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If you want to force start your engine (for aircond) while stepping on the brakes, the easiest way is to turn "on" and then "Off" the front windscreen demister. Another way is to tap on the accelerator while stepping on the brakes (slightly harder & riskier tongue.gif)
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post Mar 29 2012, 09:29 AM

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wife go hit divider when come out from the parking... cry.gif

where should i go repair? outside or SC?
i forsee if go back SC will cost a bomb...
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post Mar 29 2012, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(ongdennis @ Mar 29 2012, 09:29 AM)

wife go hit divider when come out from the parking... cry.gif

where should i go repair? outside or SC?
i forsee if go back SC will cost a bomb...
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I wonder if put side skirting can or not? as long as tak nampak ok mah


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post Mar 29 2012, 10:37 AM

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Wonder how much it'll cost to order CRZ's sharkfin antenna and install it tongue.gif
Would look nice. Anyone enquired about it b4?

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post Mar 29 2012, 12:02 PM

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QUOTE(autobeng @ Mar 29 2012, 09:35 AM)
I wonder if put side skirting can or not? as long as tak nampak ok mah
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cannot put skirting like this la......
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post Mar 29 2012, 12:05 PM

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Anyone has the same problem with me? The car rpm not stable, drop to 400-500 then climb back to 800-900rpm, it happens around every 20 seconds. Honda has cleaned the throttle body, reset this reset that but the problem still exist, they said it is normal, but this problem only occur since few months ago. This is the 3rd time I sent my car in to fix this problem. My car didnt have this problem since April last year until 2 months ago.
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post Mar 29 2012, 12:30 PM

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just now, my gear slipped. after a speed bump, i pressed the throttle but instead of moving forward the rpm went up briefly, then baru accelerate.
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post Mar 29 2012, 12:43 PM

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@Happyman

you have the kinda of same problem as @kelvin_hata. What do you change recently during the service ?

He just change the inside air filter, engine oil and oil filter and have this problem. maybe can you check the air filter to see is it fit properly which i suggest him as well on this. I am not sure is it @ongdennis mentioned about this issue.

Tell the Honda SC confirm not normal. Why suddenly is 400-500rpm and not normal 900-1k rpm? can you share which Honda SC advise so I can put the info on the first page.
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post Mar 29 2012, 01:28 PM

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Kelvin also got this problem?

The problem first occur 2 months ago at around 17000km mileage. Then I sent my car in for 20,000km service, clean throttle body, then problem still exist. Then sent back to reset something when replace the rear absorbers, the vibration is stronger afterwards, yesterday morning sent in again, they said "it is like that one" "all insight also vibrate" "our show room car also like that" " it is in spec" then I asked why this problem only happen 2 months ago but not when new, they said "i dont know, but it is like that one"

really char lan dou....


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post Mar 29 2012, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(babysmile @ Mar 29 2012, 12:43 PM)
@Happyman

you have the kinda of same problem as @kelvin_hata. What do you change recently during the service ?

He just change the inside air filter, engine oil and oil filter and have this problem. maybe can you check the air filter to see is it fit properly which i suggest him as well on this. I am not sure is it @ongdennis mentioned about this issue.

Tell the Honda SC confirm not normal. Why suddenly is 400-500rpm and not normal 900-1k rpm? can you share which Honda SC advise so I can put the info on the first page.
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my car rpm is ok.
just that air con problem that happen intermitten...so far after service until today, it only happen once (the time i take the video).
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post Mar 29 2012, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(CLL @ Mar 28 2012, 07:08 PM)
Just a little update.
I decided to go ahead with this purchase.  Managed to get 84k.  Mileage is less than 1500km.  Came with complete Modulo body kit, claimed to be original and also tinted windows.  However, JPJ removed the front tint during inspection.  I then installed the V-kool Elite over the front screen.  The car is beautiful.

However, I noticed the air cond is not that cool when compared to my Innova.  I also have a Innova that is about 6 years old and the air cond is good.  Is Honda air cond like that?  Takes a bit of time to get the car cool down especially when I was waiting for my kids in school.  WHen I stop during such weather, ECON mode is off.

Any other similar experiences from others?
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It should be cold. What temperature set?
However, i did notice if i set the temperature around 26-28degree, at night or when its rain outside, the temperature was not as cold as i felt during the day.

QUOTE(Happyman @ Mar 29 2012, 01:28 PM)
Kelvin also got this problem? 

The problem first occur 2 months ago at around 17000km mileage.  Then I sent my car in for 20,000km service, clean throttle body, then problem still exist.  Then sent back to reset something when replace the rear absorbers, the vibration is stronger afterwards, yesterday morning sent in again, they said "it is like that one" "all insight also vibrate" "our show room car also like that" " it is in spec" then I asked why this problem only happen 2 months ago but not when new, they said "i dont know, but it is like that one"

really char lan dou....
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I'm on 28K km. No vibration/rpm dip so far. U should challenge them.
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post Mar 29 2012, 05:33 PM

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QUOTE(watonk @ Mar 29 2012, 04:31 PM)
However, i did notice if i set the temperature around 26-28degree, at night or when its rain outside, the temperature was not as cold as i felt during the day.
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+1 for this

i believe the air con is somehow quite "intelligent". what i observe is, if the tempeture outside the car is same or lower than the tempeture u set. then u will get not so cold air.
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post Mar 29 2012, 05:50 PM

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QUOTE(ongdennis @ Mar 29 2012, 05:33 PM)
+1 for this

i believe the air con is somehow quite "intelligent". what i observe is, if the tempeture outside the car is same or lower than the tempeture u set. then u will get not so cold air.
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I usually set around 21 C. Takes quite a bit of time to get the air to cold down. And usually it's set to almost maximum air blown.

A double check; if I want the air cond to work when I am at traffic light, do I switch ECON off? Or do I set the gear to S and press the brake?

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