Volt pricing announced. Starts at $41,000* - Page 13

*DGthe3* · 07-30-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

Ever hear of Rental Cars?

Yes, and they're not free or terribly convenient.

ViperTomcat · 07-30-2010, 11:32 AM

One problem folks..you still pony up 41,000 for the thing..you get a tax CREDIT, not a rebate or discount. Even with the lease its alot of money for what is really an average looking and size car.

Will they sell? sure. Will they be popular? possibly, will they sell every one? hell no.

toesuf94 · 07-30-2010, 11:46 AM

I just did a search for my area...no dealers in 52404 - must all be in CA or NY?

Xanthos · 07-30-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

That's actually a VERY good deal...it already has people interested.

I will admit it has me interested. I could lease one while in med school to get the ridiculously low gas costs and whatnot. And 350 a month really isn't bad at all.
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Number 3 · 07-30-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

One problem folks..you still pony up 41,000 for the thing..you get a tax CREDIT, not a rebate or discount. Even with the lease its alot of money for what is really an average looking and size car.

Will they sell? sure. Will they be popular? possibly, will they sell every one? hell no.

Ummmmmmmm, yes they will. You are under the mistaken belief that GM will simply go build XXX number of Volts. It will be like Corvette. GM could build twice as many buy does not by choice.

GM will adjust productio and pricing based on demand. That is why there are rebates and other incentives in the market.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-30-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

I just did a search for my area...no dealers in 52404 - must all be in CA or NY?

Iowa isn't a launch market.

King Sun · 07-30-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Sure, completely ignore the fact that the lease deal is right on par with the Leaf's.

And Prius is such an inferior product to both cars that calling it a competitor is laughable. A 1st grader could understand that Volt and Leaf are in a whole different category.

yeah thats not going to stop the media from comparing the two anyway but a 1st grader could even understand that. stop letting your emotions get to you man

Angrybird 12 · 07-30-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

I just did a search for my area...no dealers in 52404 - must all be in CA or NY?

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...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 06:29 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...

HEY! NY is on that list...and I don't associate with those...people.

I was thinking, though....the Volt, if leased, would be cheaper than a Camaro for me......hmmmmmmmm

*DGthe3* · 07-30-2010, 06:31 PM

Also, with a lease, worries about long term reliability don't matter

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

I hear ya and I understand your point of view about GM. If the Volt is a success, then the high risk decision of diverting large amounts of resources to its R&D would be justified. If it is effective, then other brands will be paying to use the same technology or a trade of technologies as has been done in the past. However if by having such a high price initially backfires sending those potential buyers away buying the competition....Then it would take those buyers of the competition many years before they buy another hybrid or all electric vehicle and by then, other automakers may have caught up with the Volt's technology or improved upon it. That is what happened to the X-box 360 and the PS3 gaming system battle. The X-Box 360 was released first with a huge head-start, however the PS3 improving upon that technology has since surpassed the 360 in sales and arguably has a more flexible and powerful gaming hardware. I am hoping GM does well and prospers with this Volt technology and makes the right decisions moving forward. So far I do not see such a high price at launch as being a right decision. I may be wrong, but I have my opinions being someone interested in buying one until I saw the price.

Just remember the prius lost money for toyota for a few model years before they recouped the loss. Currently, there is no other vehicle like the Volt on the market -- and if leasing, it's at very competitive price. Couple that to the fact they are slowly going to increase production year over year to keep interest and sales strong...I think it will be a huge success for the company.

Work has already begun on the next Volt, and if I recall correctly, one of the major goals of that project is to get the price down.

I am optimistic for its chances. It will not take over 50% of cars on the road, but it's no dud and will do what it was designed to from both a consumer and business standpoint.

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Also, with a lease, worries about long term reliability don't matter

It'll also provide a quick and easy way to jump into the next Volt, too. I have a feeling that, like smartphones...once you drive a Volt, you'll never want another car for a daily driver.

305pride · 07-30-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It'll also provide a quick and easy way to jump into the next Volt, too. I have a feeling that, like smartphones...once you drive a Volt, you'll never want another car for a daily driver.

i bet, but i havent had smart phone yet lmao maybe soon. the volt is pretty cool tho

tooslow · 07-30-2010, 06:41 PM

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.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 06:44 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.

?

I am very interested in buying one. In fact, it would be cheaper for me to lease one than buy a Camaro. Unfortunately, or fortunately (pick one) -- I'm more interested in buying a Camaro. And I think you would be surprised how many Americans would like a car like this.

As for styling -- its in the eye of the beholder, I think the Volt is sleek and sexy.

And for range -- 350 between fill- ups not enough for you? I'll get 300 in the Cobalt, on average...

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07-30-2010, 11:32 AM	#170
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	One problem folks..you still pony up 41,000 for the thing..you get a tax CREDIT, not a rebate or discount. Even with the lease its alot of money for what is really an average looking and size car. Will they sell? sure. Will they be popular? possibly, will they sell every one? hell no.

07-30-2010, 06:41 PM	#181
tooslow Banned Drives: 4 Wheels, Gasoline Engine Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,007	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.