Pennsylvania, USA – While most bucket lists feature exotic trips or adrenaline-filled adventures, for Daisy Rue the dream is something far more mechanical: seeing her car’s odometer hit 1 million miles — that’s 1.6 million kilometers.
And that milestone is now just around the corner.
A Car With a Legendary Journey
Daisy recently bought a 2002 Honda Insight with an already jaw-dropping history. Originally purchased new in 2002, the hybrid was sold in 2004 with just 17,700 km on the clock.
Its second owner kept it for two decades, driving it almost without pause until it reached an incredible 983,000 miles (1,582,000 km). In 2024, Daisy took over the keys — and the mission to push it past the historic mark.
Earlier this month, the odometer already showed 985,000 miles, leaving just 15,000 miles (about 24,000 km) to go.
Viral Fame for an Unstoppable Hybrid
Daisy shared a picture of her Insight’s odometer in the Facebook group Mileage Impossible. The post quickly went viral, racking up 23,000+ likes and nearly 1,000 comments.
What stunned people the most? The car still runs on its original 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine — proof of Honda’s engineering resilience.
What It Took to Reach This Mileage
Despite its astronomical mileage, the Insight has only undergone a handful of major repairs. Here’s the breakdown:
| Component | Replacement Count | Last Service |
|---|---|---|
| CVT Transmission | 3 | N/A |
| Hybrid Battery | 3 | N/A |
| Flywheel | 2 | N/A |
| Head Gasket | 1 | At 975,000 miles |
| Rear Brakes | 0 (still original) | Never replaced |
Aside from these, the car has only received routine maintenance.
Not Without Its Quirks
Unsurprisingly, a car with nearly 1.6 million kilometers has a few issues:
- Oil Consumption: Likely due to worn piston rings, the engine burns significant amounts of oil.
- Exhaust Smoke: So much smoke that Daisy has added a bumper note asking people not to complain.
Still, Daisy remains determined: “I just want to see it hit 1 million miles.”
Some enthusiasts are even urging Honda to recognize the achievement, suggesting a special gift or a new Insight.
The First-Generation Honda Insight Legacy
Launched in 1999 and produced until 2006, the first-generation Honda Insight was one of the pioneers of hybrid technology, debuting shortly after the Toyota Prius (1997).
With its aerodynamic three-door design, covered rear wheels, and aluminum body, it boasted exceptional fuel efficiency — up to 70 mpg (~30 km/l) on the highway, according to Honda.
Now, over two decades later, one particular Insight is about to become a living piece of automotive history.
✅ Final Countdown: Just 15,000 miles stand between Daisy Rue’s 2002 Honda Insight and a record few cars could ever dream of reaching.
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