Drove the Volt !
10-22-2011, 04:13 PM
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Drove the Volt !
took a test drive in the Chevy Volt I am really impressed , good pick up nothing like you think super quiet with Cadillac quality. very good GM if you have a short commute this could be the ticket . 
10-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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Glad you got to check it out J, I know Suzy really wanted one cept for the pricing
10-22-2011, 06:03 PM
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Not for me either but it really surprised me . You expect it to be like a cavalier or other small car but it's not it is cadillac like
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Is this forum turning into a bunch old people who no longer care about the important things anymore
Is this forum turning into a bunch old people who no longer care about the important things anymore
10-23-2011, 08:42 AM
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They cost around 45K but US taxpayers give you a 7.5K discount coupon to help out with the price.
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10-23-2011, 11:06 AM
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I think I'll trade my vette in on a Volt and also buy one for my wife!! I want to help out GM
10-23-2011, 11:50 AM
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10-24-2011, 06:34 PM
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I have a 2011 Cruze RS and I'm not sure I'd recommend one to someone else. The car is very under powered and the automatic transmission really sucks. It seems like the transmission is always searching for the right gear, which is even worse with the air conditioning on. I have a friend who has the Eco and it doesn't have enough power to get out of it's own way. If I decide to get another "fuel efficient" car, it'll be a new Ford Focus.
I also like the Malibu but really wish GM would start offering more AWD models over this FWD junk.
10-24-2011, 08:40 PM
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I have the LTZ model with 18" wheels, which looks great. I did quite a bit of research on the Cruze before I ordered mine, which was another nightmare. For a car that has been in production in Europe for several years, you'd think GM would have all of the bugs worked out.
10-24-2011, 08:45 PM
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I agree, Johnny.
I drove a Volt in June. Very impressed with the torque (due to electric power) and the quietness of the cabin. I rode in one at the Auto Show in February. Could hardly wait to finally drive one.
If you drive less than 50 miles a day, you can conceivably never have to put gasoline in the tank. About $1.50 a day to recharge. Not too shabby.
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I drove a Volt in June. Very impressed with the torque (due to electric power) and the quietness of the cabin. I rode in one at the Auto Show in February. Could hardly wait to finally drive one.
If you drive less than 50 miles a day, you can conceivably never have to put gasoline in the tank. About $1.50 a day to recharge. Not too shabby.
SAVE the WAVE!
10-24-2011, 09:56 PM
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I'm all for development of electric cars, and love the Volt. One question: how does the heat and A/C work while on electric power? Does it shut off when you come to a stop?......courious 