Volt pricing announced. Starts at $41,000* - Page 14

305pride · 07-30-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

Is anyone in this thread that is defending this Edsel-in-waiting actually interested in buying a Volt? It seems obvious to me that some folks in this thread are saying what they are simply because the car is made by GM.

Personally, I still don't think the vast majority of Americans have any interest in electric cars, let alone one with such bland styling and such limited range.

doesnt make any sense at all. i like the volt. im sure there is alot of americans who do also.

tooslow · 07-30-2010, 07:01 PM

We can agree to disagree. In the end, the sales will tell the story. Will people buy the Volt? Sure. Heck, people buy SmartCars, Versa's and Fit's, too. I will not be one of them.

305pride · 07-30-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

We can agree to disagree. In the end, the sales will tell the story. Will people buy the Volt? Sure. Heck, people buy SmartCars, Versa's and Fit's, too. I will not be one of them.

lol thats fine.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

We can agree to disagree. In the end, the sales will tell the story. Will people buy the Volt? Sure. Heck, people buy SmartCars, Versa's and Fit's, too. I will not be one of them.

You're absolutely right: people will buy different cars from one another. And thank God for it. I'd hate to live in a world where all the cars on the road are the same.

There is a market for the Volt. Just because few of us here are in that market...doesn't make it a bad car.

*DGthe3* · 07-30-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

Is anyone in this thread that is defending this Edsel-in-waiting actually interested in buying a Volt? It seems obvious to me that some folks in this thread are saying what they are simply because the car is made by GM.

Personally, I still don't think the vast majority of Americans have any interest in electric cars, let alone one with such bland styling and such limited range.

Its between a Camaro SS and a Volt for me

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Its between a Camaro SS and a Volt for me

Could I ask why? Not challenging -- but I'm very interested in this backstory!

*DGthe3* · 07-30-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Could I ask why? Not challenging -- but I'm very interested in this backstory!

Not much to it. One appeals to my mind, the other to my gut.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-30-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

We can agree to disagree. In the end, the sales will tell the story. Will people buy the Volt? Sure. Heck, people buy SmartCars, Versa's and Fit's, too. I will not be one of them.

Then don't buy one. Nobody's forcing you to.

If I had the income, I'd probably pull the trigger on the $350/month for 36 months lease deal on the spot. Being a poor college student, however, the Envoy my parents passed over to me will have to do for now.

Number 3 · 07-30-2010, 10:52 PM

Ummmmmmm, the Edsel was a intended to be a high volume car and it, as we all know, was NOT.

The Volt on the other hand is step one in a journey. It isn't intended to be high volume.......it isn't intended to be THE answer for every car buyer. If you read anything about GMs strategy they have been at least repetative in saying the answer is a broad based solution including electric, biofuels, and good old gasoline with a dash of LPG and CNG. Anyone that is trying to claim the Volt as a fail for sales is not reading and not paying attention. It will only fail if it fails to deliver on the technology. It's that simple. If you are trying to make a different case, then you are trying to make one that GM isn't.

And yes, having driven one, it would be perfect for my drive. For Mrs. Number 3? Not so much...........until her employer has plug in infrastructure.

8cd03gro · 07-30-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Washington DC too.... Initial launch is in selected "environmentally conscious areas".. that means where all the tree huggers live and have the greatest potential for sales...

So they're sending all of them to Colorado?

Angrybird 12 · 07-31-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

So they're sending all of them to Colorado?

Guess I should have said tree huggers with Lots of Money to throw away... like hollywood stars, and DC politicians...

monstertodd · 07-31-2010, 07:19 AM

If I didn't want a 4x4 for second vehicle so badly, I would DEFINITELY consider this as a second car/daily driver. I'm VERY interested in this car. The lease option just sweetens the deal.

Captain Awesome · 07-31-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Ummmmmmm, the Edsel was a intended to be a high volume car and it, as we all know, was NOT.

The Volt on the other hand is step one in a journey. It isn't intended to be high volume.......it isn't intended to be THE answer for every car buyer. If you read anything about GMs strategy they have been at least repetative in saying the answer is a broad based solution including electric, biofuels, and good old gasoline with a dash of LPG and CNG. Anyone that is trying to claim the Volt as a fail for sales is not reading and not paying attention. It will only fail if it fails to deliver on the technology. It's that simple. If you are trying to make a different case, then you are trying to make one that GM isn't.

And yes, having driven one, it would be perfect for my drive. For Mrs. Number 3? Not so much...........until her employer has plug in infrastructure.

Why am I seeing teasers on the news about the volt that seem to already be declaring the car a waste of bailout money? I think they are already trying to shape public opinion that the Leaf is better. When is GM going to hit back with some PR showing why the Volt is the best electric?

Captain Awesome · 07-31-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Guess I should have said tree huggers with Lots of Money to throw away... like hollywood stars, and DC politicians...

Actors ride in Limos. Only "D-listers" still drive themselves.

Politicians fly in jets and helicopters that belch carbon.

07-30-2010, 10:52 PM	#191
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	Ummmmmmm, the Edsel was a intended to be a high volume car and it, as we all know, was NOT. The Volt on the other hand is step one in a journey. It isn't intended to be high volume.......it isn't intended to be THE answer for every car buyer. If you read anything about GMs strategy they have been at least repetative in saying the answer is a broad based solution including electric, biofuels, and good old gasoline with a dash of LPG and CNG. Anyone that is trying to claim the Volt as a fail for sales is not reading and not paying attention. It will only fail if it fails to deliver on the technology. It's that simple. If you are trying to make a different case, then you are trying to make one that GM isn't. And yes, having driven one, it would be perfect for my drive. For Mrs. Number 3? Not so much...........until her employer has plug in infrastructure. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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tooslow Banned Drives: 4 Wheels, Gasoline Engine Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,007	We can agree to disagree. In the end, the sales will tell the story. Will people buy the Volt? Sure. Heck, people buy SmartCars, Versa's and Fit's, too. I will not be one of them.

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