2001 Honda Insight

Hatchback

1.0L

Manual

JHMZE13751T001568

Clear

Hybrid-Electric

BRAND NEW HYBRID BATTERY As part of the sale, a new original specification 6.5 amp hybrid battery pack will be installed which has a one year unlimited mileage warranty from the manufacturer. A new battery pack will ensure years of driving enjoyment and boost resale value compared to other cars with unknown battery age. High capacity versions as well as longer warranties are available at additional cost. Installing the battery after the auction allows you to upgrade if so desired, and gives you the latest install date for maximum warranty coverage. See battery upgrade options and battery warranty terms and conditions at the end of the listing. BRAND NEW TIRES AND FREE DELIVERY You can get up to four brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires with this car absolutely FREE! That is IN ADDITION to the four Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires already installed on the car. Save them as replacements, use them on your other Insights or sell them for cash. See the terms and conditions of the free tire offer and the free delivery offer at the end of the listing. This auction is for a 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid finished in New Formula Red with the two-tone gray and black interior. The Insight is powered by a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain (hence the name Hybrid) consisting of an all aluminum 1.0 liter 3 cylinder VTEC-E gas engine coupled to a battery powered electric motor known as the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). Power is then routed to a conventional 5-speed manual transmission that drives the front wheels. This powertrain combined with a light weight body, excellent aerodynamics and numerous gas saving features, allows the Insight to average mpgs in the 60’s in normal driving and over 70 mpg without much effort. If you are already familiar with the Insight, you may want to skip over the next few paragraphs that give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the car, and go straight to the pictures and description. And it’s best to view the listing on a desktop or laptop computer. A smart phone won’t give you the same details. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST GENERATION HONDA INSIGHT A hybrid powertrain combines the best features of two different propulsion systems into one integrated seamless powerplant. An internal combustion engine produces little power and torque at idle and low engine speeds but greater power as the RPMs increase. An electric motor on the other hand puts out its maximum torque at ZERO rpm. What that means is you can utilize the maximum torque output of the electric motor when accelerating from a stop, and the greater power output of the gas engine at higher RPMs for cruising at highway speeds, or any combination of both at speeds in between, to optimize both acceleration and fuel economy. Additional benefits of this system are regenerative braking that makes use of energy that other cars waste while braking and coasting by recharging the battery pack, and engine cut-off at stop lights when other cars are wasting gas idling. The Insight’s layout consists of a 10-killowatt 22-pound thin electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission to boost the car’s performance when needed. During coasting and braking the motor also serves as a generator (a.k.a. regenerative braking) to recharge a 144 volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack located behind the seats. Think of this IMA system as a supercharger that provides additional performance without using much energy, and in fact, because it recovers the Insight’s momentum to recharge the battery pack, it’s more efficient than any supercharger could ever be. The engine doesn’t have an alternator. The IMA keeps the high voltage battery pack charged and an inverter powers most 12 volt electricals including keeping the 12V battery charged, which itself is mainly used just to power up the IMA control modules when you first turn the key.  The other key component of this Insight Hybrid’s powertrain is the 5-speed manual transmission. It uses widely spaced gears for maximizing engine output that provides brisk acceleration from a stoplight, while a high top gear ratio allows for effortless highway cruising. In fact, at 60 mph, the engine is only turning at 2,100 rpm, and at 75 mph just 2,600 rpm which is very low for such a small engine and which contributes to the excellent gas mileage. The Insight Hybrid has a few other tweaks to save fuel including an extensive use of composite and aluminum body panels and inner structural components, aerodynamic rear wheel fender skirts, smooth profile and light weight aluminum wheels, special tires that reduce rolling resistance, a mini front air dam and rear spoiler along with numerous underbody panels which give the car a drag coefficient of just 0.25 (one of the lowest of any production car), electrically assisted power steering that reduces parasitic losses on the engine, and probably the best feature, an idle shutoff mode called Auto Stop that turns off the engine as you come to a stop and provides you with an eerie silence at most every traffic light. Quite soothing after a long day at the office. The IMA automatically restarts the engine the instant you put the transmission in gear. The IMA starts the engine most of the time, and in fact, you may go for years without ever using the conventional 12 volt starter. About the only time the 12V starter is used is if the IMA battery is discharged from the car sitting a few months. When you combine all these features with a low curb weight of under 2,000 pounds, the Insight earns an EPA mileage rating of 61/70 MPG city/highway. The highest of any production car out there then, and 17 years later, even now. And those numbers are obtained in a lab under simulated driving conditions. You can do a bit better with just a minor adjustment to your driving style. I got over 70 MPG for more than 700 miles with a combination of highway and around town driving on one tankful of gas. And if you practice any hypermiling techniques, you can get even higher figures, with some owners reporting continuously breaking the 80 mpg mark and even exceeding the 100 mpg barrier for short distances. (Disclaimer: YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY.) Combined with the Insight’s 10.6 gallon fuel tank, it’s hard not to get at least 500 or 600 miles between fill-ups. Not only is the Insight economical to drive, it’s also economical to maintain. Most systems have low or reduced maintenance components. For example, instead of a timing belt that needs periodic replacement, the Insight engine uses a steel timing chain that should last the life of the car. It uses iridium tipped spark plugs with 105,000 mile service intervals, extended life coolant with a 120,000 mile service interval, and a fuel filter that never needs servicing. The oil capacity for the small 1.0 liter engine is just 3 quarts so even full synthetic oil changes are under $30. And the Insight has a Maintenance Required indicator system that illuminates a light on the dash when routine service is due. A car driven primarily on the highway requires less maintenance than one subject to city use with constant stopping and starting. While the Insight doesn’t cost much to drive or maintain, it’s also well built and very reliable. It’s not unusual to see these cars going strong with mileages over 300,000 miles. There are a few dozen that have topped 400K miles, a handful that hit the half million mile mark and there is reportedly an owner that uses the car in his courier business that has over 600,000 miles. The biggest concern to many new Insight buyers is the battery pack. In reality, there is little reason to worry too much about the battery pack wearing out on an Insight. First of all, unlike other Hybrids like Toyota’s Prius where the battery is integral to the powertrain, such that if it quits the car is undriveable, on the Insight, that is not an issue. The Insight battery pack can be disconnected and the car driven indefinitely in that condition. Remember, the Integrated Motor Assist is just an assist, like a supercharger. In steady highway driving and other driving situations that don’t require lots of power, you would be hard pressed to tell that there was anything unusual if the battery was disconnected, and the gas mileage would be nearly identical as with the battery connected. The only situation where mileage might drop is in city driving where the Auto Stop feature would be disabled, and even then, the reduction in mileage would be minimal. After all, it’s still a 1.0 liter powered sub 2,000 pound aerodynamic car. In fact, it’s quite common for owners of Insights in less than nice condition where it’s not worth spending much money on, i.e., with body damage or other mechanical issues, that have a bad battery pack to just disconnect it instead of spending the money on a new battery pack, and keep driving it like always. The first generation Insight was a radical new design for Honda, and one that turns heads going down the road and prompts many questions from passersby as you exit the vehicle. It’s still a fresh design for most people since few have even seen it close up. With only about 4,000 sold the first year (which is about how many Civics are sold in just one week), and a total of 17,000 made for the entire seven year production run from 2000 to 2006, it’s a rare car to see on the road. If you’re tired of driving the same boring cookie cutter designed car that everyone else is driving, this car may be for you. If you are into being green, then besides getting great gas mileage, the Insight is also certified by CARB (California Air Resources Board) to be an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). And you don’t give up anything in comfort and room with the Insight. Headroom and legroom is plenty for all but the tallest basketball players and there is no claustrophobic feeling like you get in some other small cars. Driving it is also no different as it accelerates and merges into traffic with ease and keeps up with 75-80 mph highway speeds without breaking a sweat. In many states, the Insight may be eligible for numerous perks such as being able to drive alone in the HOV carpool lanes without a passenger, being exempt from annual emissions inspections, free or reduced parking rates at downtown or airport parking lots, etc. Check your state or local government for more details. Its exterior style is very unique, combining sleek form with aerodynamic function. From its stylish lines and sweeping curves, it incorporates numerous design elements to create a look that is like no other car on the road. From the slightly bulging headlights up front, to the bright finish aerodynamic profile wheels and fender skirts on the sides, to a roof mounted euro style shorty antenna up top and to a two window rear hatch in the back, it looks futuristic from any angle without being flashy. But if you like high tech design, you will really like the interior. Observe the electroluminescent style instrument cluster with displays for instant, average and long term fuel mileage. Touch the small diameter dimpled grip steering wheel that fits your hands perfectly, and admire the two-tone sport weave fabric on the seats and door panels. Try the buttons and switches and notice the precise soft-touch feel as they are engaged. Not only are the colors elegant but all the textures have a rich feel and look. From the perforations on the steering wheel, the graining pattern on the dash and door panels, or the layout of knobs and switches on the dash, everything looks and feels like it came from a more expensive car. This Insight is fully equipped with all the desirable safety, comfort and convenience features and equipment including: 1.0 liter 3 cylinder VTEC-E gas engine with Auto Stop mode Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor 5-speed manual transmission Air conditioning with electronic climate control and cabin air filter Power windows with drivers express down Power door locks AM/FM stereo cassette Eurostyle roof mounted shorty antenna Remote keyless entry Reclining bucket seats Two-tone Sport cloth interior Passenger seatback storage pocket Electroluminescent style instrument cluster with tachometer, digital speedometer, and multi-function displays for instant and average fuel mileage, two trip odometers, etc. Front center console with two cup holders Rear console with storage bin 12V power outlet Tinted glass Clear lens headlights with jewel effect reflectors Intermittent wipers Rear window wiper and washer Dome light with driver and passenger map lights Dual power body color outside rear view mirrors Body color door handles Visor vanity mirror Remote fuel door release Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system Aerodynamic and light weight bright finish aluminum wheels Locking glovebox Behind the seats storage pocket net Cargo area light Cargo net tie-downs Child seat strap anchor Rear window defroster Rear mini spoiler Electrically assisted rack and pinion power steering 4 wheel anti-lock brakes Grid charger harness with extension harness and convenient connection port Maximum Regeneration switch Gas cap holder And many more items too numerous to mention. There are 180 photos ahead and if you don’t have a high speed internet connection and get an “X” where a picture should be you may need to hit the Refresh button a few times. If that still doesn’t work, contact me for a link to see the pictures individually.               CLEAR LENS HEADLIGHTS WITH JEWEL EFFECT REFLECTORS: BODY COLOR MIRRORS AND DOOR HANDLES: ROOF MOUNTED EUROSTYLE SHORTY RADIO ANTENNA : REAR SPOILER: FUEL CAP HANGER: OVER 70 MPG FOR OVER 700 MILES: AUTO STOP INDICATOR LIGHT: MAXIMUM REGEN/ASSIST OFF MOD SWITCH: SEATBACK STORAGE POCKET: BEHIND THE SEAT CARGO ROOM: REAR STORAGE POCKET NET: DUAL REAR WINDOWS: FRONT CARGO TIE DOWN HOOKS: REAR CARGO TIE DOWN HOOKS: CHILD SEAT TETHER POINT: REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER LOAD FLOOR: JACK AND ALL THE TOOLS: INSULATED HOOD: The car is in great condition inside and out. It has a nice dent-free body with just the normal minor nicks, dings and touched up scratches you would expect on a car of this age and mileage. The only blemishes of note are some tiny stone chips (aka road rash) on the front of the bumper and hood and a 6x12 inch area at the back where the clearcoat has faded a bit, a small indentation on the rear bumper left side and some dime size blisters on the left door were touched up. The paint itself is beautiful and shiny and this shade of bright red just about glows in the sunlight and would be the envy of even a Ferrari owner. It has been cleaned with Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay System, polished with Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze cleaner polish and topped off with Meguiar’s Ultimate Synthetic Wax and then sealed with Meguiar’s Ultimate Fast Finish for a long lasting brilliant high gloss shine. The headlights were detailed with the 3M headlight polishing system followed by 3M clearcoat sealer for a crystal clear look. All the glass, moldings, trim and emblems are excellent, except the rear spoiler is faded on top. I checked the car out top to bottom and found no evidence that is was ever wrecked or that it even has had any paintwork. In fact, it still has all the original VIN stickers on all body panels. Remember, it’s hard enough to find a three year old or 30,000 mile vehicle that hasn’t had at least a fender-bender requiring a bumper, hood or fender to be replaced or repaired, let alone a 10+ year old car with over 200,000 miles on it. Hood: Front bumper: Left fender: Right fender: Left door: Right door: Left quarter panel: Right quarter panel: Rear hatch: Rear bumper: In addition, this Insight has all it’s underbody panels installed. If a mechanic forgets to replace a panel after an oil change or you run over a curb and break one off, your gas mileage may suffer as the aerodynamics under a car are just as important as above it. If you are looking at other Insights for sale as well, check underneath and make sure all the following panels are still intact as they are not cheap to replace. Front aluminum underbody panel: Front plastic underbody panels: Rear underbody panels: Right bumper air deflector: Left bumper air deflector: The interior is in great condition as well. It has nice upholstery, dashboard, door panels and headliner with no cracks, rips or tears or any significant signs of wear, just some light dirt on the gray seat fabric. The driver’s side carpet has some dirt and wear spots. The car doesn‘t appear to have been smoked in. In fact, it’s not even equipped with a lighter. The cargo area is nice and the engine compartment has been fully detailed and is clean enough to eat off of. Mechanically it runs and drives great too. It must have been maintained with synthetic oil all its life because internally the engine is as clean as one with 20,000 miles. It runs strong and feels smooth while accelerating and throughout the cruising range and it starts instantly whether hot or cold. The steering wheel is on dead center going down the road with no shakes or vibrations at speed, the brakes are firm with no pedal pulsations or pulling to one side when stopping and the suspension is tight. The only mechanical issue to note is some occasional shuddering when backing up. I thought it might be the rear motor mount but couldn’t tell just by looking at it, and I can back up without making it shudder so I haven’t looked into it further. The A/C blows ice cold. It has a set of four identical original equipment low rolling resistance (LLR) Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires. If you are looking at other Insights for sale as well, make sure they also have these same tires, as any other brand will reduce your gas mileage 5-10 mpg. They have fair amount of tread and should go for another 10,000 to 15,000 miles overall. They have been balanced with weights mounted on the inside of the wheel for a super clean look. The spare tire doesn’t look like it has ever been used. The car was fully checked out and serviced with over $2,500 worth of new or recent parts, maintenance and repairs (not including the new hybrid battery that will be installed), with original Honda or other name brand parts, so that only your enjoyment rather than your immediate attention will be required on delivery. Some of the items checked or serviced include: New Mobil 1 synthetic 0W-20 oil change New Honda oil filter New Honda air filter New Denso cabin air filter New throttle body cleaning Recent Honda PCV valve New Honda NGK “B” stamped iridium spark plugs to match B cylinder head New valve adjustment New Beck Arnley Ishino (OEM Honda supplier) valve cover gasket New VTEC solenoid cleaning New Honda Long Life Type 2 (blue) coolant flush and change with distilled water New Remsa front brake pads Recent front brake rotors Recent rear brake shoes Recent rear hub and bearings Recent rear brake drums New parking brake adjustment New Valvoline Synthetic Dot 4 brake fluid flush and change New Valvoline Synthetic Dot 4 clutch fluid flush and change New Honda manual transmission fluid change New Honda negative battery cable New Honda engine ground cable (improved braided style) New Honda transmission ground cable (improved braided style) New rear hatch release motor cam New Denso front wiper blades New Denso rear wiper blade New instrument cluster push-button switches New Honda rear window decals (all three) New Honda ULEV quarter window decal New Honda brake and clutch pedal pads New shorty antenna mast Photos of some of the parts replaced, checked or serviced: Parts replaced: Oil change: Oil filter: Air filter: Cabin air filter: Throttle body cleaning: PCV valve: Spark plugs with the proper amount of anti-seize on the threads: B stamped plugs to match B cylinder head: Valve adjustment: Valve cover gasket: Engine SUPER CLEAN internally: VTEC solenoid cleaning: Coolant flushed until water is clear from the radiator: Front brake pads: Left front brake caliper: Front brake rotors 17 mm new, 15 mm minimum thickness: Front brakes: Rear brake shoes: Rear hub and bearings: Rear brake drums: Parking brake adjustment: Brake fluid flush and change: Clutch fluid flush and change: Transmission fluid change: Negative battery cable: Engine ground cable: Transmission ground cable: Hatch release cam: Other than routine oil and filter changes, with all the above mentioned servicing the car has recently received, you should be good to go for another 100,000 miles before requiring major maintenance. Overall this is a super sharp car that looks absolutely fantastic in this New Formula Red color. If you’re going to buy a car in general and an Insight specifically, you might as well get the hottest possible color they made. Sure, blue is nice, silver is good if a bit bland, and Citrus is great but nearly impossible to find, but only this shade of red really catches everyone’s eye. Remember, as you step out of your home every day, and as you set eyes on your Insight, there is nothing like a bright red car to get you feeling excited about your day ahead. You’ll probably be driving this car for a few years, so just ask yourself, would you rather wake up every morning to a New Formula Red Insight, or just some other color you “settled” for. You’re sure to get many questions and complements about it at the mall or supermarket parking lot from total strangers. If you don’t want attention, or if you are the least bit shy, don’t buy this car, I warn you. It has a clean and clear title. CLICK HERE to see the title. The car comes with the owners manual: Two factory keys and remotes: A front license plate bracket if you need it (holes already in the bumper): And a conveniently located grid charger port (charger NOT included): A grid charger is a device similar to conventional battery charger that can greatly extend the life of a battery pack in a hybrid vehicle. The battery pack consists of 120 individual 1.2 volt D cell size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Over time, the voltage and capacity of the individual batteries will begin to vary and cause an imbalance that reduces the overall performance of the entire pack. A grid charger can restore the balance by discharging the pack uniformly and then charging it back to it’s maximum potential. And this isn’t something you have to do every day either, it’s like a maintenance item that you can perform every two or three months and can be done overnight. In addition to the grid charger itself, the car needs a harness to connect it to the battery pack. This car has a Genesis One or Hybrid Revolt grid charger harness as well as an extension harness that places the plug-in port at a convenient location at the back of the cargo area. (Grid charger itself not included.) The harness with the extension and the labor to install it, which requires the removal of the battery pack, would cost close to $500. While the harness was made for a Genesis One or Hybid Revolt charger, an adaptor cable can connect most any brand of grid charger, even a homebuilt model, to the car. Rear structure components: Battery pack and modules: Grid charger extension harness: This car also has the brake and clutch switch modification that lets you get maximum regeneration while coasting without having to step on the brake pedal plus keep the AutoStop function on longer and to shut off assist manually. The IMA recharges the battery whenever the car is coasting or you step on the brakes. The amount of regen is greater when you use the brakes and many drivers can achieve maximum regeneration by just lightly stepping on the brake pedal but before there is any actual momentum robbing braking action at the wheels. It can be a fine line between allowing the car to regen with the brake pedal without actually slowing it down by energy wasting braking. The brake switch mod simulates stepping on the brakes but no actual braking action is utilized, by holding down the momentary switch mounted conveniently in the center console where your right hand can rest comfortably on the handbrake. The clutch switch mod shuts off assist from the IMA and can help the engine run smoother and stay in lean burn longer on flat roads, and it can save battery assist for times when you want to use it most. In other words, save up the assist for when you climb a long uphill grade by not using it during moderate hills. Press the switch up for this function and it stays engaged until you turn it off. I have owned nearly 30 of these Insights since 2001 and I’ve sold seven other Insights online including Ebay in the past three years, often with the Buy It Now. And with incentives including free delivery, free $400 set of new tires plus the new battery, this is an even better deal than all of those. I sold this CITRUS 2000 Insight locally for $6,000 this March. I sold this BLUE 2005 Insight with 150,000 miles for $5,995 with Buy It Now last September to Illinois. I sold this SILVER 2001 Insight with 148,000 miles for $4,995 with Buy It Now last February to Indianapolis. I sold this RED 2000 Insight with 203,000 miles for $4,995 with Buy It Now in June 2016 to North Carolina. I sold this BLUE 2002 Insight with 177,000 miles and the less desirable CVT automatic transmission for $5,995 with Buy It Now in March 2016 to Detroit. I sold this RED 2003 Insight CVT which was a previous salvage vehicle for $4,995 in November 2015 to Nebraska. And I sold this WHITE 2002 Insight CVT with over 200,000 miles before the auction ended in May 2015 for $6,295 to Wisconsin. It’s no secret that Honda lost money on every one of the early Insight models it sold but that was the price to pay for cutting your teeth on the new technology that wouldn’t pay off for years to come. Some have speculated that it cost Honda upwards of $50,000 to build each Insight, while Honda insiders put that figure at under $30K. Regardless, the price new of this Honda Insight was over $20,000! CLICK HERE to see the original price sticker, (from an identical 2000 model), but because the Insight was a hot model, most dealers were adding additional market adjustment markups (read rip off), so with tax, title and tags, the buyer of this one paid over $25,000 for it! If you are serious about buying an Insight that is ready to drive, this is about as low as they go in this condition. Sure, you can find many of these cars that look nice and seem like good deals in the $2,000 to $3,000 range, but if after getting it home you have to spend another $5,000 for a battery, transmission, paint and bodywork, upholstery and other common repairs, it’s no bargain. Remember, you can get a great deal on Ebay with prices sometimes way below retail, but no bidder is going to “steal” a vehicle and no seller is going to give one away either. Also when comparing prices to the other Insights listed for sale, remember the things that you won’t have to spend money on, soon after getting it home. With this car you won’t have to spend $2,000 to $3,000 on a new IMA battery, you won’t have to spend $2,500 on a transmission rebuild, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete front brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a complete rear brake service, you won’t have to spend $300 on a coolant and brake flush, you won’t have to spend $300 on a valve adjustment, tune-up and filters service and you won’t have to spend $300 on any upcoming scheduled maintenance. With many of the other listings on Ebay, Craigslist or on dealers lots, you’re lucky if they even check the oil before delivery. When comparing this car to the others, also keep in mind that this car runs great, is fully serviced, hasn’t been smoked in and is very clean. Also check if they come with both keys and remotes because a new pair from the dealer, with programming, is going to cost you $200. And if you lost that only key, it’ll cost three times as much to replace the security module plus the towing charge. If you are looking for a nice Insight in excellent condition at a good price, then this car is hard to beat. Also remember that we don’t charge dealer processing fees or document fees that many other listings have for $200 or more and bury in their fine print. And don’t be fooled by some other auctions that are advertised as NO RESERVE and start at $100 or some other low price. Since no dealer is going to risk loosing thousands of dollars if their auction doesn’t bring enough money, you can be pretty sure he has some “people” bidding on it for him. Especially those auctions that are private listings where it says “User ID kept private.” Gas prices are near $3 a gallon in most parts of the country and well over $3 in California, and analysts predict it won’t be long before we could see $3 a gallon nationwide, possibly by later this year. This is in addition to the usual upward rise in car prices during the summer. When that happens, the demand for these cars will skyrocket along with their prices. Back just a few years ago when the AVERAGE national price for gas peaked at over $4, these cars were selling in the $8,000 to $10,000 range in similar condition and mileage. So if you’ve been putting off a car purchase waiting for a better deal to come along, don’t wait much longer as prices won’t be any cheaper than they are right now for these cars if gas prices rise much higher. TERMS OF THE AUCTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Since this car may be advertised locally, auction can be canceled at any time (unless auction ended early with BUY IT NOW) due to prior sale without liability to any bidder. A down payment of $500 (plus any additional delivery charge) is required within 3 days of the close of the auction, balance due in cash on delivery or certified funds on delivery if I deliver it or you pick it up, or before it’s dropped off at the transporter if a shipping company is transporting it, but no later than 7 days after the close of the auction without prior agreement. I accept bank or certified checks, money orders, credit cards through PayPal (accepted for down payment only). If paying balance with funds other than cash, buyer to fax copy of monetary instrument no less than 24 hours before picking up vehicle. NEW HYBRID BATTERY DETAILS: As part of the sale, a new standard 6.5 amp hybrid battery pack will be installed which has a one year unlimited mileage warranty from the manufacturer. High capacity versions as well as longer warranties are available as follows. A high current 8.0 amp battery pack is $300 extra. You can extend the one year warranty on the 8.0 amp battery to 2 years total for $100 or 3 years total for $200. A premium 8.0 amp model that has more closely matched cells and additional manufacturing steps to ensure maximum life and comes with a 5 year warranty is $900. Allow about two weeks after deposit is paid to have the battery installed and for the car to be available for delivery or pickup. If you desire any of these upgrades, let me know in the Paypal deposit payment message. The cost of them will be added to the balance due. Battery warranty coverage comes from the manufacturer, Hybrid Revolt. After installation I will put the car on an extended test drive to ensure it’s working like it should be before delivery. Then the warranty will be assigned to the buyer and seller’s responsibility will cease. Contact Hybrid Revolt for details. The car is sold as is. Buyer is welcome to inspect car BEFORE the end of the auction or to have someone check it out on your behalf provided you authorize whoever is checking the car to provide me with a copy of the results. I have tried to accurately describe this car, both mechanically and cosmetically but you can expect a certain amount of minor flaws on ANY used car including squeaks, rattles, drips, nicks, chips, scratches, blemishes and any other marks that are consistent with the age and mileage of the vehicle. There is no possible way to include all minute details and imperfections, however, I believe my listing accurately depicts this vehicle and if there are any issues they are noted in the description. Also remember that a vehicle is made up of thousands of mechanical parts and components and in an older or higher mileage used vehicle a part that is working fine now may go bad the next day, in a week, or a month from now. It’s nearly impossible to tell when a particular part or component will fail as most don’t exhibit prior symptoms, however, proper preventative maintenance as this car has received, can prevent most problems or breakdowns from happening. In fairness to all bidders the reserve price will not be disclosed so please don’t even ask. Buyer responsible for transportation and car must be paid for in full before it can be released. May deliver. Email or call for delivery quote or for any other questions. atikovi@email.com Maryland and District of Columbia dealer. Phone 202-246-5201. Please do not bid if you don’t intend to buy. FREE DELIVERY TERMS: Free delivery within 500 miles of the Washington DC area if bidder purchases vehicle with Buy It Now. (35 cents per mile for additional miles as shown in MapQuest.com from zip code 20001 to your address.) That is still the same rate as when I started on Ebay 18 years ago.  Remember, the Buy It Now option disappears once the reserve price is met. The Buy It Now price is $5,295.  AUCTION ENDS: 10:00pm sharp, EASTERN TIME Monday August 27th unless Buy It Now is used. SPECIAL OFFER FOR QUICK SALE: DOUBLE THE FREE DELIVERY RANGE: Use Buy It Now before the halfway point in the auction, 10:00pm EASTERN TIME Wednesday August 22nd and I will double the free delivery miles to 1,000 miles total. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FREE BRIDGESTONE RE92 TIRES: Use Buy It Now and I will throw in two new Bridgestone RE92 tires. Use Buy It Now before the halfway point in the auction, 10:00pm EASTERN TIME Wednesday August 22nd and I will throw in a total of four of these tires.