My reasons were largely economic. I've wanted an insight since they first came out but was unwilling to spend $20k + for one. When they got to the point that the used selling price was less than the same year civic, I bought mine. Am I the only one that is amazed you can buy a used high tech honda with low miles for around $10k? Mine was a 2001 with 24,500 miles on it. I paid $10,500. The same year Civic LX would have cost me more. I get 60+ mpg consistently and it reminds me of the Datsun 240Z I had through High School...it's fun to drive.

I'm glad that it produces less polution and that it uses fewer resources as well, but that's not the main reason I bought it. My gas bill has been reduced $95 per month.