Comments on: Your Questions Answered by Top Chevy Volt Executives, Part I

By: car

car — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:48:29 +0000

Wow! Thanks for the great post

By: Tammy Cuneaz

Tammy Cuneaz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:40:25 +0000

My son needs to interview someone who has first hand information regarding the Chevy Volt for a high school Econ paper. His report is due March 17, so we would need to set something up right away. My cell number is 248-891-6238. Please let me know ASAP. I appreciate your help with this. Thanks, Tammy

By: NG

NG — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:01:27 +0000

We will run out of fossil fuels in the not too distant future. As anything gets rarer-it gets more expensive. I want my Volt today!!!
People who were used to the horse and buggy in the "old days" did not want to get the horseless carriage, either.
But to the people who mentioned going back to horse and buggy-have you any notion of what it costs to (properly) feed and care for a horse these days????

By: Ken Newman

Ken Newman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:54:03 +0000

I am Disappointed from the blogs to learn that the Chey Volt is reaching a retail price near $40,000.

I understand that this is new technology however numerous issues needs to be considered before pricing this car around the $40K price, namely:

1) Many people will want to trade-in their car/truck for the Volt however (as is mostly the case) the trade-in values are so small that buying the Volt will place them in an upside-down position when it comes to financing, in other words GMAC most probably will have to add the balance of the car loan being traded in, onto the final price of the Volt–realistically another $5-$10,000 more.

2) The Chey Volt is a "Chevy", not a Cadillac. Just like the Toyota Prius is a "Toyota", not a Lexus. PLEASE PRICE THE VOLT ACCORDINGLY!

3) The rebates are a good start, however the Volt buyer still has to pay the retail price of the vehicle plus any negative equity from the trade-in, so the financed price over five years will be considerable.

4) Regarding the Rebates, It is practically impossible to determine from the IRS code where to place the rebate value (if any) to get the deduction. (previously it was line item 32 with the required term "clean fuel" written above line 32 along with the correct deduction amount)–do you think that the "average" Chevy taxpayer would be able to discover how to get this rebate? (I do not think the IRS is going to make it any easier to get a future rebate–given the state of the economy.)

I understand that this is a "terse" commentary; however I am writing this to present you (GM Execs and Designers), the hope that these financial issues will be addressed, so I can actually "afford" the Chey of my dreams. …and I have actually dreamed of being able to obtain the Volt!

Thank you for your time!

By: skeptikool

skeptikool — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:02:52 +0000

If not out of the bed, kick oil to the other side of the bed, and get on with it!

Many will be happy with a 30 mile round trip capability before the vehicle needs to be plugged in.

Buyers, will make battery choice and will make changes as the technology improves and sales volume brings down prices.

By: Perry

Perry — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:19:55 +0000

Heard the Lion batteries have been passing tests at GM…
I hope the next thing we hear about is testing at the GM proving grounds…

I have a feeling we are on the verge of a big change in transportation options … the next couple years will be very interesting .. I just hope the US economy can hold up that long.

By: PJK

PJK — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:54:33 +0000

I think making a seat that adjusts a few inches back further is a very easy solution.

By: Randy

Randy — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:21:13 +0000

For all you 6ft or more giants. This car will be available with optional sun roof

By: John

John — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:29:15 +0000

Hey Im 6ft and I can barely fit in my nissan full size pickup truck.

People seem to expect that this new vehicle to be all things to all people and that is simply unrealistic. No vehicle can do that. Your “mileage” will vary.

By: Howard Buckalew

Howard Buckalew — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:46:15 +0000

I have not seen an answer to my previous questions concerning 6 ft 4 inch Americans.

Will Chevrolet make enough room in the Volt to make a commute or trip comfortable for an American that is 6 ft 4 inches tall?
I had to trade in a Saturn and buy a Malibu because every time I got out of the Saturn, I was crunched over, and the drive was unfompfortable.