I've driven a couple of times from Dallas to Colorado and was fine. The seat padding is not good. I'm sure Honda wanted to keep it light. Only when the trip exceeds an hour does it start to bother me. My solution is to put a seat cushion on it.

 

I will 2nd that , all auto manufacturers normally have issues with thier new released models the first year...
Originally Posted by jfman
I drive a 2002 ford lightning 12/16mpg

My truck will be paid off in 8 months so i'm shopping for a gas saver.



my hubby had one of those when i met him. he could pass everything but a gas station.

he now drives my old 93 civic, and gets close to 40 mpg.

welcome

 

If your main concern is long-trip fuel economy, then the Insight would be a great choice as a second car. I can sit in the Insight for several hours with little discomfort, even less when I'm the one driving. When I think of the alternative of taking the moderately more comfortable Prius on road trips, the extra mileage in the Insight seems worth it. When it comes a 3000 mile road trip, the difference becomes more noticeable in economy between 50 mpg (about what I get I get in the Prius at 70 not drafting) and 68 mpg (same speed in Insight not drafting). The Insight would save about 16 gallons in that trip under those conditions, or at about $2.40/gal, $38. But really it all comes down to how you feel in each car. Some may find it worthwhile to pay more for a cushier ride. After all, 3000 miles at 70 mph is still a long time to sit in any car.

 

well it's 1500 miles, twice... so it's not 3000 miles in a row.

I do the whole trip in one day 23hours of driving.


I used to own a 1995 accord 5sp couple years back and I had a geo metro up unitl a couple weeks ago.

The accord got better mileage than the 3cyl geo on those trips. Kinda odd. I guess the 3cyl was strugling to keep that 7- mph cruise but the accord was not struggling I dont know.

 

Hi jfman;

I have owned 3 Ford Lighting pickups and really liked them. They were like lets go, get on down the road. All did I forget to mention that the Bright red one had a Vortech Supercharger on it. Now there is some Very Serious Power and Fun.

All I bet your wondering where this is going? Gas 93 Octane was not $3.50 Per Gallon. So at like 12 MPG I don't think that would work.

If you want some Degree of Comfort go with the Prius or the Civic Hybrids. The Civic Hybrids get better FE on the Hwy. and will run all day at 70 MPH.

If your But will take it the Ultimate Mileage Vehicle still is the Honda Insight. Just a question here as to your Personal Comfort Level.

Let us know which way you go?

Luck;

Terry

BTW; I tried them all out and went with the 06 HCH II, Due at dealer this Month.

 

From a 2002 Ford Lightning to an Insight. That should be an interesting story. Please keep us posted.

By the way, I am no expert but I am not sure the Insight comes with cruise control if that is important to you.

 

Im not gonna sell the truck, Once it's paid of I will buy a gas saver.

 

I had a Toyota pickup I sold when I got my HCHI and there are times I miss it. They are nice to have when you need them. Now I just make due and use the Tahoe when I need plywood...lol it does fit.kevin

 

There is nothing wrong with keeping a truck to use it as a workhorse as it was intended...

 

azmerf is correct: no cruise control for the insight. but they are available for a few hundred. always seems to be one on ebay.

fwiw, i am quite comfy in my insight, but the longest trip i have taken in one shot was only 110 miles . otoh, i do drive it every day to work, about 15000 miles per year. saving a ton of cash on gas!!!