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Originally Posted by Ocikat
I stand corrected !! Thank you for the very informative link, this wasn't my understanding of the Volts drive train system, mostly derived from a friend who owns a Volt.
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one would think that someone who owns it should understand how it functions... I have a neighbor with one, had the same mis-understanding with him, because that is how the dealers are selling the vehicle..
but if you take a few minutes to read the owners manual, it tells you in there how the system works.
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Originally Posted by Ocikat
We are however hijacking DaBears original post and turning it into a discussion of hybrid comparrisons. His original question boils down to the cost of ownership of 2 specific vehicles he is considering. My comments were twofold and I wanted to point out that:
(1) two years ahead of this purchase, things are likely to change as far as, vehichle price, finance rates, vehichle efficiency, fuel prices etc.
(2) the true cost of owning a vehichle should factor in more than purchase price and fuel economy, while certainly significant one should also consider, insurance, maintanence, resell value, how long do you intend to have it. as well as a number of other considerations.
Consider this; If I were to purchase a Chevy Volt with the intention of owning it for 5 years until my lien was paid off, and at that time the batteries were degraded to the point of needing replacement ( out of warranty ) at a cost of $ 20,000, I would either have an expensive "maintenance" cost to keep the car or; I would have a car with very little resale value. This might make a conventional gas powered vehicle cost of ownership look much more attractive even though I spent much less in fuel costs over that 5 year period.
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you are right, no point in derailing the thread any further, we can take it to PM if there is a need.