2000 Honda Insight Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

MyInsight on September 7, 2020

Purchased new. Here is what I have done: Regular oil changes every 7k Coolant flush 100k Spark plugs (didn't need them) 110k First Front brake pads 226k! Rears still had 50% A/C belt 240k IMA battery Honda warranty 110k IMA battery 248k Small starter battery 255k Tires about every 35-50k No tune ups ever! No other maintenance of any kind! Hard to believe this car has been so incredibly good. Automatic trans with original fluid from factory! 293k with an average MPG of 46.3. Incredible!!!

JDMauch on May 13, 2020

Bought my 2000 MT Citrus at 180k and currently at 270K. No mechanical issues ever! Always averaged 50-60 mpg, and I drive it hard. Kinda feel bad for it, I floor it and zip around traffic, its so light and nimble, handles very well. Even got 72mpg on my 60mile commute home one day. Woops. This is just one of the best cars ever made. So fun to tinker with. so many things you can do to it. So unique and fun. Seating is very loungey, great for roadtrips. The more I look at it the more I like it.

ehahn1 on April 22, 2019

Until the price of used EVs come down to where the average Joe can buy one that goes at least 250 miles, the used first generation Insights are the best we can do. I am currently averaging 47.6 mpg commuting 200 miles a day in hilly terrain, and this is without my hybrid system working! I fully expect 60 plus mpg once I get my new hybrid battery installed.

YogiMac on January 9, 2018

I commute 120 miles per day, 5 days per week. Now getting about 55-60 MPG since owning for a few months. Still learning how to drive it in order to maximize more MPG; there is an art to it. Low maintenance and less trips to the gas station = SAVINGS $$$

130DailyMiles on November 9, 2017

A great no-frills commute vehicle, plan on driving defensively while saving lots of money on fuel. Keep the IMA battery maintained and use OEM LRR tires - it makes all the difference!

Budd on July 24, 2017

It's small, it's slow and it's extremely cheap and reliable! Mines a manual, so that adds a bit of fun - kids love it too.

Sarah on July 8, 2016

I was one of the first owners of the 2000 Insight in Oregon and wherever I went people would stop and ask about my car. In 2010 I had a job transfer to San Antonio, TX. The car did great on the trip, and people were surprised how much I actually packed in the car. I still have the car. I understand not many sold in TX, however I did find a mechanic who owns one and it still runs great. Really sad that Honda does not make this style insight since I bought my car in 2000 my over all average is 55 MPG. Love that it is a standard also. Before moving to TX I did test drive the new Insight and it was nice; but it just did not feel like the original style. For a single person this is just the right size.

Jaigin on January 28, 2016

I bought this 2000 Insight new in 2001. I've kept it in a garage and have driven it an average of 3000 miles a year so at 16 years it still looks like a new car. and drives like new. I've had no mechanical problems with the exception of having to replace the hybrid related batteries a couple of years ago.. I've mainly used the car around town, so a lot of small errands with lots of stops. In terms of fuel economy it's like driving a motorcycle but with a lot more convenience and protection.The lifetime gas mileage is 51.4 mpg, recorded in the odometer. My best highway driving is 70 mpg. Around town, about 50 mpg. Too bad Honda stopped making this great car. I worry that someone will smash into me someday and total my irreplaceable car.

droll on May 21, 2014

I had one of these cars when I had to do a lot of driving. i would drive close to 300 miles a week and only spent less than $300 a week in gas. Was a vary fun car to drive and reliable. Drove it down to Texas which is about a 2200 mile round trip on less than $200. I deeply regret the day that i sold this car and would love the opportunity to get another.

FORMER OWNER on March 20, 2014

I just sold my 2000 Insight after 2.5 years and 60K miles. It was an excellent car that I know I will miss. I bought it as an economic decision and discovered it was a wise investment - despite its funky look. I averaged high 60 MPG on my long commutes. Never really had to do anything to it other than put gas in it and tires on it. The car effectively paid for itself with my gas savings. It only had 130K on it when I sold it and expect it will probably last another 200K with the new owner.