Dear Friends
Before you say it. I know a Honda Insight Mk 1 is not a microcar.
But it is for sale.
Yes my beautiful red Honda is for sale. Blub Blub!!!
I have at last conceded that my knees do not like getting down that far, or more accurately getting me back up again. It has been the best car I have ever owned. and I wish I could keep her. But common sense tells me that others could have her and get just as much enjoyment out for it.
The car has done 110 000 miles, which for a Honda engine means it is only just run in. It has been carefully services and maintained. The battery pack is working perfectly and is known to last between 150 000 and 200 000 miles. There is no rust as it is all aluminium and exceedingly light. It has a small 998 cc 3 cylinder engine which is supremely smooth and will accelerate up to 110 mph if you like that sort of thing. I much prefer getting 100 mpg from her. Possible on long journeys on the motorway.
It has the original seats and carpets in original condition and due to the small numbers imported into the UK is a classic car waiting to be discovered.
How much do I want for her? £3500. Now that sounds like a lot for a 12 year old car. But bear in mind the savings. Per year you will save, for 10 000 miles driven, at 80 mpg you will save £750 on petrol, and with no road tax another £50 +, so after 4 years the car will have almost paid for itself. At the end of that period the car will probably be worth more than you paid for it. Meantime you will have had an enjoyable motoring experience.
If this sounds like a car you would like to own, please give me a ring and arrange to come and see it. 01883724774
Chris Thomas