Anyone own a Chevy Volt?

[bayoupirate]

Only intersted in hearing real experiences from actual vehicle owners.

Thanks for any information you can offer.

 

[usmc-nav]

No, but I just test drove one and like it

 

[Jack]

 

[jms]

I heard on TV they cost 70,000 to build but can't sell them for 20,000 , Didn't get why.

 

[Phoenix 6.0]

the 70k is complete BS. that is putting all the battery and motor development cost towards the Volt alone. that tech will be used for many more vehicles. Its Fox being "suprisingly" biased against the car. Any losses are small.

 

[bayoupirate]

Time to replace my wife's daily driver, She's easy on cars. Her current car is a 2001 Mitsu. Galant. still ticking, but it's time for something new.
Her commute is less than 25 miles and her total daily driving is less than 35.
The idea of possibly never buying gas again is attractive.
Thanks for the info.
Guess I'm going to take a test drive.
MSRP is 40K. You get the Tax Credit which wacks that down some.

 

[usmc-nav]

When I did the test drive the sales manager said you get a 2500.00 state tax credit and a 7500.00 federal tax credit.

 

[highstandard40]

When I did the test drive the sales manager said you get a 2500.00 state tax credit and a 7500.00 federal tax credit.

So that's $10,000 of government subsidy.

 

[edman87k5]

Time to replace my wife's daily driver, She's easy on cars. Her current car is a 2001 Mitsu. Galant. still ticking, but it's time for something new.
Her commute is less than 25 miles and her total daily driving is less than 35.
The idea of possibly never buying gas again is attractive.
Thanks for the info.
Guess I'm going to take a test drive.


MSRP is 40K. You get the Tax Credit which wacks that down some.

It does sound attractive until you figure the cost of battery replacement in a few years!
I'll stick with my 42 mpg Honda civic when I am not in one of my guzzlers.

 

[Quickdraw22]

I drive a Prius (laugh all you will). I'm dreading the day that I've got to drop $4K for battery replacement.

Seriously, that's the cost of a new engine. Imagine having to drop the equivalent of a new motor in your car every 5-6 years. Great in theory, terrible in reality.

 

[Jack]

When I did the test drive the sales manager said you get a 2500.00 state tax credit and a 7500.00 federal tax credit.

So wait, we're going to be paying for his car? Awesome.

 

[charlie12]

Wonder what a battery cost and what will the disposal fee be?

 

[Barry J]

How much will your electricity bill go up with that thing plugged in all night?? That should offset most of the gas savings.

 

[Leonidas]

Funny, no one has actual ownership experience. Maybe because they are having a hard time giving them away.

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-09-10/news/33742781_1_volt-sales-chevrolet-volt-chevy-volt

 

[usmc-nav]

1.50 for full charge.
And yea I guess we are all helping to buy it. Guess its the new normal, not just this car but so many other things; phones, food, utilities, vouchers, etc.

 

[I_FLY_LOW]

So why perpetuate it?
Are you in need of government assistance?

 

[oldman45]

I do not own a Volt but I have ridden in one. A friend (local attorney) bought one. Kept it less than six months and took a huge hit on the sale. Took about a month of advertising befoe he found a buyer.

 

[dantheman]

the 70k is complete BS. that is putting all the battery and motor development cost towards the Volt alone. that tech will be used for many more vehicles. Its Fox being "suprisingly" biased against the car. Any losses are small.

Can't blame everything on FOX . http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/10/us-generalmotors-autos-volt-idUSBRE88904J20120910

 

[usmc-nav]

So why perpetuate it?
Are you in need of government assistance?

How does my comment imply I need assistance? Do you need assistance?

 

[Leonidas]

They have a reputation of being very slow to charge. A $2,000 speed charger for your home will help reduce charge time.