A lot has changed since 2005, I'm pretty sure you're amazed at the tech, and safety features of your new car. Loving the Aegean Blue, still on the look out for one here in Boston. Congrats on your first new car and see you around the forums.
New 2019 Honda Insight - Touring Owner :)
Hi Everyone! Almost 2 weeks ago, I purchased my very first brand new car! I got the 2019 Honda Insight, Touring Trim, in Aegean Blue! I've already customized it to make it feel like my own (changed interior lights to LED lights, added all-weather floor mats, got a nerdy license plate frame). I absolutely love the car, and I'm averaging about 48 MPG so far (driven 800 miles). My old car, the 2005 Toyota Corolla lasted me 14 years. Repairs were getting to be too expensive. The reason I chose the 2019 Honda Insight, was because it's a hybrid that looks like a regular sedan, it has Android Auto, did tons of research and loved most of the bells and whistles that come with it, and it doesn't break the bank! I'm contemplating tinting the windows (like I did with my Corolla), but I'm still undecided.
Pictures 1 - 3: The new car!
Picture 4: My retired car.
Pictures 1 - 3: The new car!
Picture 4: My retired car.
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Hi Marvin, and congrats on a solid choice for an outstanding car. Nice color!
I love everything about my EX. Other than add factory fog lights, I don't find there is much I want to change. I purchased factory window visors, and I'm not sure I want to put them on. Maybe I would have if the visor kit would have included the little third window in the back, but it didn't. I just love the car as it is now. And I had bad experiences with tint in the past. Bubbles, and hard to clean. Turned purple and ugly. Not for me. LED interior lights are nice, so I'll eventually get around to changing them out. And a spare tire and a trunk carpet would be a good idea.
Sounds like you have done your research and already started modding things. Such a cool car for a hybrid, and no wimp! I love Sport Mode. This car has power and handles great at high speeds. I also love blowing all those "meh" Prius' away! Loooooosers! Haha!
Phil
I love everything about my EX. Other than add factory fog lights, I don't find there is much I want to change. I purchased factory window visors, and I'm not sure I want to put them on. Maybe I would have if the visor kit would have included the little third window in the back, but it didn't. I just love the car as it is now. And I had bad experiences with tint in the past. Bubbles, and hard to clean. Turned purple and ugly. Not for me. LED interior lights are nice, so I'll eventually get around to changing them out. And a spare tire and a trunk carpet would be a good idea.
Sounds like you have done your research and already started modding things. Such a cool car for a hybrid, and no wimp! I love Sport Mode. This car has power and handles great at high speeds. I also love blowing all those "meh" Prius' away! Loooooosers! Haha!
Phil
I'm right there with you; I just got my 2019 Insight on 16th-March! Just traded-in my '08 Accord Gen-8th (127K mi) for finally a Honda Insight Hybrid Touring with serious MPG! After test driving the Accord Hybrid and others, I just couldn't get past all the goodness Honda got right with the 3rd Gen Insight! This car has everything I've always wanted in my Accord ('08 Coupe). The one thing I want to do is replace the interior with bright LED lights instead. I found it odd that Honda put LED on the front for DTRLs, Low/High Beams, and Flood, but ugly (Part# 34351-657-921) Stanley Bulbs (12V/5W) for interior?
The NEXT thing I did is look at Updating the Garmin MAP which is 2017 version, however, I got all the way to prepping the 16GB USB stick and ready to go by Garmin software but the update fails to start. So, this might be a Dealer Work Order I might have them do. The download on the Garmin update was 10GB in files.
>>Marvin stated:>changed interior lights to LED lights, added all-weather floor mats
Would you mind sharing the 4x LED lights and dome light package and where you bought them? eBay? I've been eyeing some custom floor mats but haven't made a decision.
There are TWO places I shop for OEM Parts:
https://www.hondapartsnow.com
https://www.hondapartswholesaledirect.com
The NEXT thing I did is look at Updating the Garmin MAP which is 2017 version, however, I got all the way to prepping the 16GB USB stick and ready to go by Garmin software but the update fails to start. So, this might be a Dealer Work Order I might have them do. The download on the Garmin update was 10GB in files.
>>Marvin stated:>changed interior lights to LED lights, added all-weather floor mats
Would you mind sharing the 4x LED lights and dome light package and where you bought them? eBay? I've been eyeing some custom floor mats but haven't made a decision.
There are TWO places I shop for OEM Parts:
https://www.hondapartsnow.com
https://www.hondapartswholesaledirect.com
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Sure thing! If you haven't tried it yet, [url="https://www.gen3insight.com/forum/5626-post13.html]try "Advanced Search"[/url] (not the Google Custom Search) to find prior threads with similar topics of interest.
Also, while the 2019 Insight FEELS like a super advanced car, it's only on 3rd Gen... so you may want to update your signature description to match.
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