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Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

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#586 of 1015 Even MORE added cost to the VoltSperience by larsb

Jul 28, 2010 (3:47 pm)

Premium Gas required:
 
Fill 'Er Up with 93 Octane please
 
As we're sure you've noticed by now, General Motors has been making lots and lots of waves over the past few days announcing the pricing information (finally!) of its 2011 Chevrolet Volt. And, you also likely know that the car is capable of traveling at least 40 miles per charge without using a single drop of gasoline. But hat happens when the time comes that you need to pump some good ol' crude into the tank? You'll be using premium.
 
Yes, you read that right. It's premium unleaded only in GM's mostly gasoline-free automobile. It seems a bit odd that The General would force its customers into using higher-priced gasoline if there wasn't a good reason for it, especially since it doesn't seem that the engine is highly stressed – 80 horsepower from 1.4 liters isn't exactly bleeding edge.

#587 of 1015 Re: Even MORE added cost to the VoltSperience [larsb] by pf_flyer HOST

Jul 28, 2010 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: larsb (Jul 28, 2010 3:47 pm)
Premium?
 
That makes about as much sense as {insert your own colorful analogy here}
 
The gasoline engine could pretty much be replaced by a Coleman portable generator and they require premium?
 
Oh yea... some REALLY sharp pencils are at work on this one

#588 of 1015 Re: It's so funny... [gfr1] by dmathews3

Jul 28, 2010 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: gfr1 (Jul 27, 2010 9:06 pm)
But you will be able to lease them for $350 a month on 36 months. My problem is why G.M. would pick CA. to release them to first when everyone knows they prefer foreign stuff. Give it to those in the central states that drive G.M.

#589 of 1015 Re: It's so funny... [dmathews3] by andres3

Jul 28, 2010 (10:44 pm)

Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 28, 2010 6:55 pm)
There are portions of CA that are entirely HICKSVILLE USA where you will see a lot of domestic trucks and SUV's around.
 
In the cities you'll see more reliable vehicles from Japan/Germany.

#590 of 1015 Will the Chevy Volt Succeed? by peter_

Jul 29, 2010 (4:24 am)

Chevy Volt will succeed. Because the technology is moving ahead. It will get some time for people to accept the the electric car. But Chevy will have to face tough competition from the other car giants for best design and speed and for compatibility.

#591 of 1015 Re: It's so funny... [andres3] by dmathews3

Jul 29, 2010 (4:55 am)

Replying to: andres3 (Jul 28, 2010 10:44 pm)
Relieable as in Toyota and Lexus

#592 of 1015 Re: Will the Chevy Volt Succeed? [peter_] by michael2003

Jul 30, 2010 (5:20 am)

Replying to: peter_ (Jul 29, 2010 4:24 am)
I agree that the Volt is a great start to a new mode of transportation. Looking forward to somewhat more powerfull electric motors and more efficient power generators, but we have to get the ball rolling somewhere.
 
I'm very hopfull that the Volt is a big success and that the Dealers do all they can to not impede its success.

#593 of 1015 nah by fho2008

Jul 30, 2010 (9:57 am)

Said it before, many times, I'll say it again, when you can buy one, NOT LEASE one let me know.
 
  Apparently even the Nissan Leaf is only available as a lease.

#594 of 1015 I wonder why that is? by isellhondas

Jul 30, 2010 (11:03 am)

They must have some reason for doing this?

#595 of 1015 Re: nah [fho2008] by michael2003

Jul 31, 2010 (6:50 am)

Replying to: fho2008 (Jul 30, 2010 9:57 am)
Both the Volt and the Leaf are available as either a purchase or a lease.

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