How to Buy a Used Honda Insight

The first hybrid car sold in America, the Honda Insight was and is popular for its fuel efficiency and aerodynamic styling. The Insight is EPA estimated at near 70 miles per gallon. In 2009, the second-generation Honda Insight will be introduced and many Insight owners will be looking to upgrade. This means that the original Insights may be available, used, in mass quantity.

Instructions

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Scan your local paper's classified ads. Look for a Honda Insight for sale under the automotive section.

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Check a local online classified site like Craigslist. Craigslist has an extensive cars & trucks section. There are a number of other sites that specialize in finding a used car in your area online (see Resources).

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Contact the seller. Once you have found a Honda Insight owner willing to part with their car, contact them to verify the year and condition of the vehicle. Ask for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and use a service like CARFAX to check the car's history.

4

Verify the market price of the Insight by Looking it up in Kelly's blue book by year, model, and condition. You can use this price as a basis for negotiation with the seller.

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Test drive the Insight. Arrange with the seller to meet and test drive the Honda Insight before buying. It is also a good idea to ask for maintenance records and if you want to be extra cautious, take it to a mechanic to get checked before buying.