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Stew · 03-05-2011, 08:31 AM

The Volt is a conundrum to me. Yes, the tech is great, and it is actually a halfway decent hybrid, but even with the government rebate it is just too expensive. Don't forget too, there are a plethora of cars coming out and already out (elantra, Cruze Eco, Focus and fietsa MPG models for almost as little as 1/3 of the Volts price. You are also going to have people who will be wary of the Volt's price and longevity. I am sorry, but I don't see it as ever selling in any kind of even remotely decent volume. Now I am not saying the Volt shouldn't have been built, it is an important stepping stone to make the tech more affordable and give GM he experience it needs to make the tech work.

03-05-2011, 08:31 AM	#30
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	The Volt is a conundrum to me. Yes, the tech is great, and it is actually a halfway decent hybrid, but even with the government rebate it is just too expensive. Don't forget too, there are a plethora of cars coming out and already out (elantra, Cruze Eco, Focus and fietsa MPG models for almost as little as 1/3 of the Volts price. You are also going to have people who will be wary of the Volt's price and longevity. I am sorry, but I don't see it as ever selling in any kind of even remotely decent volume. Now I am not saying the Volt shouldn't have been built, it is an important stepping stone to make the tech more affordable and give GM he experience it needs to make the tech work.