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Sedona

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31. I got a quote on one this week

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 09:44 AM

Apr 2012

Unfortunately it didn't make finaincial sense for me. With my 2012 Chevy Malibu (4 cylinder, non hybred 25 MPG CITY -33 HWY) I spend $120 a month on gas for my 25 mile commute and travel 4-5 times a year to LA (a 1000 mile round trip) the payment on the Volt was $800 a month, $450 more than the Malibu. The Volt won't make it to LA where I need to be every couple of months.

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My friend picked up his new Chevy Volt today. [View all] Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 OP

I should do some research on these Mz Pip Apr 2012 #1

No matter how much our red footed friends disparage it. Keep this in mind... wandy Apr 2012 #2

They seem to hate all hybrid and electrics Papagoose Apr 2012 #4

But you see their just little battery powered toys. RIGHT... wandy Apr 2012 #7

The Model S is going to change the design of all electric cars Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #15

They see it as part of the communist plot to sap and impurify their precious bodily fluids nxylas Apr 2012 #27

Is it too late to edit? Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #6

I'm most envious! JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #3

I've been driving and riding around in one the last few months. Gregorian Apr 2012 #5

He will be using this for lots of short trips Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #13

Interesting... ellisonz Apr 2012 #8

What did he pay? Did he get a deal? Did he have to wait to get it? The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #9

I didn't ask specifics Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #11

Smart guy. I would love to have a vehicle with great mileage. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #42

It's a Chevy Cruze with less room, Yes it gets better MPG but doc03 Apr 2012 #10

Do you have math to back that up? Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #12

Here is the math. Cestode Apr 2012 #29

First of all the couple Volts that I have seen were priced at around $41 or $42000, doc03 Apr 2012 #32

I totally agree. Cestode Apr 2012 #33

I have a Chevy Cruze myself and so far am happy with it. doc03 Apr 2012 #34

Don't forget that it costs $1-$2 dollars a day to charge the car overnight. SmellyFeet Apr 2012 #37

Depends on your usage. I ran the math Robb Apr 2012 #41

A Cruze isn't a Volt Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #43

Well I would hope you get something extra for an additional $20000 plus doc03 Apr 2012 #51

If I was a little bit younger and still working madokie Apr 2012 #14

Doing something food for the environment is wholly separate from feeling good LanternWaste Apr 2012 #38

Sorry to hear that. greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #16

Why are you "sorry" his friend bought a Volt? obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #17

Who said I'm concerned??? greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #19

so you know one person who bought a car JanMichael Apr 2012 #20

I'm happy for you. greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #21

why are you happy for me? JanMichael Apr 2012 #24

Then the one your friend bought was a fluke obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #25

The reviews have been great JanMichael Apr 2012 #28

I imagine that many people believe that one instance from a large sample is a valid inference LanternWaste Apr 2012 #39

Want. Keep us updated! Robb Apr 2012 #18

Quiet gvstn Apr 2012 #22

There are some issues with that JanMichael Apr 2012 #26

look forward to hearing more about it lovemydog Apr 2012 #23

We've had ours since they first came out. 6000eliot Apr 2012 #30

He got the Bose' sound system Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #44

oh- then i can see why they cost $40K... ;) stlsaxman Apr 2012 #49

I got a quote on one this week Sedona Apr 2012 #31

Do you all have the crazy-good tax rebate on them? Robb Apr 2012 #35

Range on the malibu Sedona Apr 2012 #36

We had the same dilemma a few weeks ago... colinmom71 Apr 2012 #40

I'm glad you found a vehicle you are happy with Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #46

everyone I knew who had those old Escorts cyglet Apr 2012 #50

I'd appreciate any advice gvstn Apr 2012 #52

The Volt can make it to LA. Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #45

The replacement battery is a bit steep.... but I suppose it could midnight Apr 2012 #47

The battery has an 8 year 100,000 mile warrenty Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #48