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Chuck, need a parts car?;) I just saw this on Ebay. Definitely a project car but for the price it's going for so far, all of the items needing repair could be done for maybe $3K or so if the work was done yourself. In fact, if my job situation turns out favorable later today, I may be watching this like a hawk.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-Honda-Insight-hybrid-Needs-IMA-battery-still-runs-great-/160711305802?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item256b23ea4a

Nice color... ;)

Hell, I'm eying it myself. :D It's on my watch list.

Yes, it looks good, but concerned about the 1st/2nd gear on the 5-speed.

The price is certainly right. I'd be willing to learn about transmission and battery repairs.

^ Andrew, if you are serious go for it!!!!

I'd drive it back with the calpod switch to prevent the pack from draining to a certain recal, has ScanGage plugged to clear the P1447/P1449, but before the CEL just pulling it on the side on the recal, and pulling the fuse on the lower bank in position #5 from the door....I can elaborate if needed.

I've eyed other Insights before, but reality is that I need more seats. Any time I can use the Civic for partial-family drives, it saves miles in the Odyssey.

It's on my watch list too.;) I would take some tools along and take the cover off the IMA area and disconnect the BCM so the 12V would stay charged. I think he mentions that the 12V is going flat. The transmission shouldn't be much of an issue to get fixed. There are a bunch of people over at IC familliar with it. Also, if you are willing to double-clutch, you could probably drive it as is for quite awhile.

Add me to the list of resources if you should have questions.

Hell, I'm eying it myself. :D It's on my watch list.

I got ya interested?? :p:p

Bidding has ended and think it peaked at $2,500....$2000 to put in a Better Battery, and $1000 for everything else....an MPG monster at $6,000 or less. I hope the winner takes good care of it.

Bidding has ended and think it peaked at $2,500....$2000 to put in a Better Battery, and $1000 for everything else....an MPG monster at $6,000 or less. I hope the winner takes good care of it.

Look out in a month or so for a $6,500 recently-refurbished 2000 Insight MT. :D