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Chevrolet Volt Tax Credit Scandal - READ ONLY

48 messages,  Last post on Apr 13, 2012 at 9:57 AM

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#39 of 48 Stacking up by anythngbutgm

Sep 19, 2011 (5:47 am)

Breaking the 2000 unit barrier...
 
There are now more than twice as many Volts for sale than there are Honda CR-Z's, 4 times more than Honda Insights and only 350 units away from the supply of Honda Fits out there...

#40 of 48 Re: Stacking up [anythngbutgm] by robr2

Sep 19, 2011 (7:50 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 19, 2011 5:47 am)
...and your point is?
 
The Insight and CR-Z aren't exactly setting sales records so Honda is smart to not have too many in stock. The Fit is a mid volume car in the midst of model year changeover.
 
We get it - you don't like the Volt.

#41 of 48 Re: Stacking up [robr2] by anythngbutgm

Sep 19, 2011 (9:23 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Sep 19, 2011 7:50 am)
The point is that in the hybrid arena (where the Insight and CR-Z compete), even supposed "Slow sellers" aren't sitting on the lots like the Volt is...
 
And yet the arrogance continues...
 
Following the Volt’s prize-garnering lead, this month the Vauxhall Ampera was awarded “Green Car of the Year” by one of the UK’s leading automotive magazines.

#42 of 48 Re: Stacking up [anythngbutgm] by robr2

Sep 19, 2011 (9:52 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 19, 2011 9:23 am)
Product sitting in inventory isn't a good measure. It's days in stock.
 
Looking at number of product in stock only would show the Camry and Accord are poor sellers.
 
Further, 1/3 of the country - including hybrid happy New England - just got the Volt. I say reserve judgement for at least a year in the full market before we start calling it a failure.

#43 of 48 Re: Stacking up [robr2] by anythngbutgm

Sep 19, 2011 (10:09 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Sep 19, 2011 9:52 am)
Looking at number of product in stock only would show the Camry and Accord are poor sellers.
 
I don't follow... Where does the Accord and Camry come into the argument? They're not even competitors for the Volt.
 
And if they are poor sellers based on stock, then having twice as many Snuzes and nearly twice as many Rentabu's on the lots must be gawd awful? Maybe Gubmint Motors needs to crank up the fleet sales higher than they are now...
 
Regarding the Volt, it's looking quite clear that supply is easily outpacing the demand... And the fear mongering that was/is being spread to owners of Nissan Leaf models about "range anxiety" doesn't appear to be working either...

#44 of 48 Re: Stacking up [anythngbutgm] by robr2

Sep 19, 2011 (10:31 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 19, 2011 10:09 am)
I don't follow... Where does the Accord and Camry come into the argument? They're not even competitors for the Volt
 
I was making a comparison. Units in stock doesn't tell the whole story. The more important number is average days to sell.
 
What I meant was if you were to look at the number of Accords/Camrys in stock, would you also say they were poor sellers? There are over 12K Camrys in stock nationwide - does that indicate poor sales?

#45 of 48 LOL by anythngbutgm

Sep 23, 2011 (12:09 pm)

#46 of 48 Wrong turn? by claires HOST

Sep 24, 2011 (11:02 pm)

This topic's about the alleged tax scandal involving Volt dealers. Some of you may be looking for this topic:
 
Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

#47 of 48 Re: Stacking up [robr2] by overruled

Dec 18, 2011 (10:34 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Sep 19, 2011 10:31 am)
So glad you made your comparison much more clear for those who can not read and understand the written word. Most of the chater is back and forth clutter from those that do not read the entire message before commenting... Frustrating!!!!
 
Most of us understand your first response and agree. the VOLT is getting bad press in some places due to the fact that most reviewers look to europe and asia for being the place of quality... Biased opinion is hard to accomplish and should be left to the professionals!!!
 
I consider my self an American and defend our industrial and technical industry to the end. If all would do the same we indeed would prosper as a whole.

#48 of 48 Tax Credit by benrey23

Apr 13, 2012 (9:57 am)

I think the idea of a dealer buying the New Volt and reselling it is a good idea as long as they are reselling the Volt for 7500 under MSRP as a used vehicle. Many customers want that credit right away. That is a way they can get it right away without having to apply for it.

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