FS: 2001 Insight 144k miles needs Catalytic Converter $5-6k
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FS: 2001 Insight 144k miles needs Catalytic Converter $5-6k
Insights are rarely for sale in my area, so I had to go check this one out. It's been sitting in their back lot for at least 2 weeks.
It has 144,000 miles needs both cats replaced ("they are clogged" says dealer) and four new tires.
They will do that work and sell it for $6900 or sell it as is for $5k. I may be a little off on the numbers. I think that's how the numbers went.
I've never heard of "clogged cats" b/f.
Is this a good deal or a nightmare?
A $5000 beater that get 60mpg sounds nice.
BTW, it's a manual trans and it's that dark silver color.
What do you think?
nf
It has 144,000 miles needs both cats replaced ("they are clogged" says dealer) and four new tires.
They will do that work and sell it for $6900 or sell it as is for $5k. I may be a little off on the numbers. I think that's how the numbers went.
I've never heard of "clogged cats" b/f.
Is this a good deal or a nightmare?
A $5000 beater that get 60mpg sounds nice.
BTW, it's a manual trans and it's that dark silver color.
What do you think?
nf
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Re: FS: 2001 Insight 144k miles needs Catalytic Converter $5-6k
noflash, I would have them replace the cats first. Find out if the IMA pac has been replaced. I would ask about it at cleanmpg as well. I would love to have a Insight!H
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Re: FS: 2001 Insight 144k miles needs Catalytic Converter $5-6k
144K miles is not that bad for a $7000 Insight. As Harold said, if the pack has been replaced I would find the "When" part. That would be the primary determinant.
Then I would look at the overall condition of the car and ask about the servicing history. A carfax would also help. If the dealer history is there then I would see if the servicing was done regularly and properly.
If no history is available then it becomes more of a guess and a hope that the previous owner(s) did not skip on service and updates.
Overall, it could be worth it but I would apply a good amount of due diligence first.
Cheers;
MSantos
Then I would look at the overall condition of the car and ask about the servicing history. A carfax would also help. If the dealer history is there then I would see if the servicing was done regularly and properly.
If no history is available then it becomes more of a guess and a hope that the previous owner(s) did not skip on service and updates.
Overall, it could be worth it but I would apply a good amount of due diligence first.
Cheers;
MSantos
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