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Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS
Problem is that not everyone wants to lease a car. When you consider that during a lease you have restricted mileage doesn't that largely negate the points of having a commuter car? Lets not forget that hybrid powertrains don't last anywhere near as long as conventional gas engines. Look up some used Prius that need a new electric motor and you'll see my point.
In my instance the Volt didn't even pop up my radar due to the price to own. I may pay $200 dollars in gas averaging 40 MPG in my Fiesta driving like I do every month but I could afford the $17,500 after tax to buy outright. In the end I'm saving thousands of dollars even still pumping gas so it made sense to me. At least there is enough push for these cars that one day they may become as affordable as conventional gasoline engine vehicles. This could take 20 years or longer to accomplish so I'm not holding my breath anytime soon.
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Like I said, the Volt isn't perfect for everybody.
What I can assure you is the Volt meets all of the same powertrain requirements met by every other GM vehicle.
And you are correct, the costs will come down. Higher volumes help as does developing the technology.
What most people that poo poo the Volt and Leaf forget is that some people don't want to use gas..............at all. And that is worth a premium. It isn't always the cheapest solultion that is the best solution for that customer.
For people that drive more than the 30 to 40 miles (cold winters can reduce range) or you really need the flexibility and using fuel isn't a sin to you, then simply buying high mileage car can be the better solution.