Volt Sales Hit New Record - Page 2

*DGthe3* · 08-31-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

"Why does every Volt thread degenerate into whether or not the car is worth it?"

Because its not. Most people looking for those types of cars are looking to save on gas. Sure there are plenty like you listed that want it for other reasons, but they are in the minority. MPG is one of the most important things people care about nowadays when it comes to car purchasing and the lack of Volt sales is evidence of that.

Why are you so confused here? This is a thread about Volt sales. The Volt isn't selling well, so why would you not expect people to discuss why it is not selling well?

Here's my problem with the money saving argument:
Anyone that is looking to save money should never buy new in the first place, regardless of how much the car costs or how much fuel it uses. Its a slightly different story when its crunching numbers between direct competitors, but there aren't any cars like the Volt at its price point so that doesn't really apply.

As for the Volt not selling well ...

Selling that many niche vehicles is actually pretty impressive. 2500 in a month would put it close to normal levels for Corvette sales (currently, the Volt outsells the 'Vette by about 2 to 1). Its a similar volume to the new Buick Regal. Or ... the entire Suzuki (or Porsche) lineup.

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Selling better than any other EV on the market actually.

It should, since hybrids are inherently better than EVs. And the Volt is a kickass hybrid.

PalmerGA · 08-31-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Actually, yeah it is, now!

They must be...
A - Discounting the crap out of them, or

B - Giving amazing government energy rebates, or

C - Providing a lifetime guarantee on the batteries

maybe all three.

Captain Awesome · 09-04-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Selling better than any other EV on the market actually.

That's like saying fried liver is outselling baked pig brains and boiled goat eyeballs.

Captain Awesome · 09-04-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

They must be...
A - Discounting the crap out of them, or

B - Giving amazing government energy rebates, or

C - Providing a lifetime guarantee on the batteries

maybe all three.

I've noticed quite a few of them with official state plates on them.

I'm guessing we're ALL buying them for "public service."