I have a friend with one. He got a deal on it and he loves it. I think he has had it for close to two years and has nothing but good stuff to say about it

 

That was once the case...not any more. If you want, you can come out of the no-domestic closet now. The overall build quality of many American-badged vehicles, today, for a number of reasons, is as good as those with European or Asian nameplates.

I agree, though, that as recently as just 5-6 years ago, a number of domestic-badged vehicles were indeed subpar....with Chrysler-sourced vehicles, in general, being the worst. But the buyouts at both GM and Chrysler worked wonders in build quality. Most, though not all, of the well-publicized GM ignition switch recalls were pre-buyout models.

 

A good balanced review and interesting. But my main complaint with the Volt is that the cost is $42,000.

I just don't see how it makes fiscal sense to drive a Volt when similar sized cars cost so much less and get good mileage anyway.

 

#1 MSRP is $34K -$7500 Fed tax credit - $xxxx tax tax credit
#2 most leased the Volt (as the above story)

 

How many people really buy the base model?

The review is for the $42k model. I compared the car to a Cruze diesel and they are the same size cars. You really don't get a lot of car for $42k IMO. What really is the point of the Volt?

 

well you have to factor in the tax credit. With the CA and Fed, its 10,000 in tax credits. 32K for an electric vehicle is a pretty good bargain

 

I get the tax credit thing, but how much car are you really getting for $32k. That is still very expensive for such a small vehicle. And you still have to pay for the electricity charging.

 

My boss at work replaced his Dodge Magnum transmission with 59k miles on it. He was pissed. LOl. Dumped it and got a 2013 Toyota Tundra pick up. This from a "buy" american guy for all his life. Surprised me. So yeah, I'm still not convinced with the big three auto makers in terms of longevity. I've yet to see with my own eyes one go to 300K miles. Love to though.

 

I am not concerned about longevity. I am more concerned about the real value of the Volt. Does the Volt really feel like a $42k car? Or even a $35k car with the tax rebate?

 

I just priced out a fully loaded Chevy Volt, that is every conceivable package with all the safetytec, but no accessories, and it comes to $38,730. On True car, it says the avg volt in my area is sold 10.49% below MSRP, so that means a price of 35K before the tax credits. With the 10K credit in my state, that means I can get a volt before for 25K....pretty stellar deal if you ask me.

 

LOL....did you even read the article??



$42K was in 2011 -- it's 2014 now.

If you don't know the point of the Volt then I don't know what to tell ya.

agreed

 

Every car I have leased had Gap Insurance. That is mind easing.

 

I always thought it was kind of ridiculous to pay over $40k for the Volt, but a lease at $250 per month is a pretty good deal.

 

Did you read the story? If so, I think you'd be asking "Does it feel like a car you are paying $250/month for, plus saving $100/mo on gas?"