I have a 2002 Honda insight CVT and last year sometime I converted it to a lean-burn CVT car as I found a JDM lean-burn ECM that I purchased from Peter and the car averages 70 mph gallon here in the Central valley of California. There are times especially in the summer when I'm cruising on the highway that the eco-meter displays 85 to 90 miles per gallon on relatively flat surfaces. And like you said it's definitely an experience that you can feel the car going in and out of lean burn as you feel the drop in power as it enters lean burn mode. Some people feel that by tapping on the throttle it will force it back into lean- burn mode, but I find if you just back off the throttle and ease back into it it enters back into lean-burn quite nicely. It's the best of both worlds.
I'm in New Zealand and, apart from the one Insight G1 owned by Honda NZ, all the examples here are used imports from Japan and mostly CVT. My car is a 2000 model so CVT was available earlier in Japan. Every other car I own is manual and I would've preferred a manual Insight, but I have to say, I really like the way this car drives and it's surprisingly fun. I've never driven a Manual Insight so this video has given me a good idea of how the two compare. To anyone looking to buy: as a manual car driver (mostly), I wouldn't be so quick to say no to a CVT Insight; they are really very good and still fun
I have a 2001 cvt , my first insight, I picked it up about a year ago, drove 6hrs away to Omaha nb to pick it up. Had to do a lot of work but so far I love it. Would love to own a manual also.
I'm one of the strange 78! I've driven a CVT and I didn't really like it. I have 3 manual Insights. I get 60-100 MPG. Last tank was about 67 MPG on snow tires.
I'm one of the 78! If I can get a CVT for a good price here in the UK I will. My wife never got on with the manual so we never use the Insight for longer trips where we share the driving.
I’ve been looking for a manual for well over a year as our Leaf is no longer meeting range needs. Can’t seem to land the manual, so I think I’ll consider the CVT as well.
Yesterday my fuel gauge reached the halfway point and my trip odometer read 330 miles. I’m expecting 550+ miles out of this 10-gallon tank. These CVTs are really good cars.
The 1-2 shift of the manual is quite annoying in daily stop-and-go driving. You certainly don't have to think about lean burn more on a manual because that's not even a feature on a CVT. In fact, if you're good with a manual, you don't think about gear changes much. It's second nature. 58mpg is also exceptionally rare on a CVT. You probably got lucky finding one with tighter than average tolerances. I think the manual is far more robust, especially for those who know how to heel-toe and rev match (I e. shifting correctly)
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I have a 2002 Honda insight CVT and last year sometime I converted it to a lean-burn CVT car as I found a JDM lean-burn ECM that I purchased from Peter and the car averages 70 mph gallon here in the Central valley of California.
There are times especially in the summer when I'm cruising on the highway that the eco-meter displays 85 to 90 miles per gallon on relatively flat surfaces. And like you said it's definitely an experience that you can feel the car going in and out of lean burn as you feel the drop in power as it enters lean burn mode. Some people feel that by tapping on the throttle it will force it back into lean- burn mode, but I find if you just back off the throttle and ease back into it it enters back into lean-burn quite nicely. It's the best of both worlds.
I'm number sixteen of 78. I own both and agree. My cvt needs a battery pack and that makes moving away from stoplights quite interesting.
I'm in New Zealand and, apart from the one Insight G1 owned by Honda NZ, all the examples here are used imports from Japan and mostly CVT. My car is a 2000 model so CVT was available earlier in Japan. Every other car I own is manual and I would've preferred a manual Insight, but I have to say, I really like the way this car drives and it's surprisingly fun. I've never driven a Manual Insight so this video has given me a good idea of how the two compare. To anyone looking to buy: as a manual car driver (mostly), I wouldn't be so quick to say no to a CVT Insight; they are really very good and still fun
Thanks for making this video! Great info from a knowledgeable owner
I have two CVT’s and love them. I do like to relax while I drive. 😉
I have a 2001 cvt , my first insight, I picked it up about a year ago, drove 6hrs away to Omaha nb to pick it up. Had to do a lot of work but so far I love it. Would love to own a manual also.
I thought I was the only cvt insight in the area lol your right around the corner from me
Cool are you in Georgia? What town?
I have year 2000 japanese import CVT which has a life time mpg of 67.8 UK gallons of 120000 miles.
I'm one of the strange 78! I've driven a CVT and I didn't really like it. I have 3 manual Insights. I get 60-100 MPG. Last tank was about 67 MPG on snow tires.
I'm one of the 78! If I can get a CVT for a good price here in the UK I will. My wife never got on with the manual so we never use the Insight for longer trips where we share the driving.
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I’ve been looking for a manual for well over a year as our Leaf is no longer meeting range needs. Can’t seem to land the manual, so I think I’ll consider the CVT as well.
Yesterday my fuel gauge reached the halfway point and my trip odometer read 330 miles. I’m expecting 550+ miles out of this 10-gallon tank. These CVTs are really good cars.
I daily a cvt gen 1
What are the D and S buttons on the steering wheel?
The 1-2 shift of the manual is quite annoying in daily stop-and-go driving. You certainly don't have to think about lean burn more on a manual because that's not even a feature on a CVT. In fact, if you're good with a manual, you don't think about gear changes much. It's second nature. 58mpg is also exceptionally rare on a CVT. You probably got lucky finding one with tighter than average tolerances. I think the manual is far more robust, especially for those who know how to heel-toe and rev match (I e. shifting correctly)
Thanks for the great content. Is there a way to get in touch with you? (Looks like you are somewhere in Alabama?)
Email me puddleglum72(at)gmail(dot)com. I’m in GA.
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Acura ILX was also a 5 speed option
6-speed. Also, not a hybrid.
I have a 2000 manual, but i never get above 50 mpg. And I'm not a lead foot. Is there something wrong with my car?
I recommend a tune-up: new indexed plugs, EGR system/valve/plate cleaning, etc. Should bump you 10%.
I heard you can get more mpg by drafting off other cars, have you tried that?
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Going 50 on a interstate is just goofy
Want this exact video and got it. I guess I am 1 of 78. Thank you.
I really love my gen1 CVT but doing 40 to 50mph on a 65mph highway. No thanks.
How does the car handle the "higher" speeds in terms of engine wear ?
@@maxwhite6621 Its not uncommon to get 300k to 500k if properly maintained.