Comments on: New Video Sneak Peek at Production Volt http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:55:54 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ray http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-73670 ray Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:32:22 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-73670 LOOK I SALE CARS FOR CHEVY AND GM NEED TO FIND A WAY FOR THIS CAR TO BE UNDER 25,000. TAKE OUT ALL THE EXTRA BULL SHIT . TAKE THE NEW MAILBU AND PUT THE SAME IDEA INTO IT AND THAT CAR WILL FLY OFF THE DEALER LOT FASTER THAN YOU WOULD THINK .....................TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT ARE IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY WILL TELL YOU 40,000 IS WAY TO MUCH .......BUY GM WE NEED YOUR HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PLS .............................................LOOK LOOK LOOK .................................LOOK..........................................................LOOK BUY GM ..............BUY GM.......................BUY GM..........................BUY GM........... LOOK I SALE CARS FOR CHEVY AND GM NEED TO FIND A WAY FOR THIS CAR TO BE UNDER 25,000. TAKE OUT ALL THE EXTRA BULL SHIT . TAKE THE NEW MAILBU AND PUT THE SAME IDEA INTO IT AND THAT CAR WILL FLY OFF THE DEALER LOT FASTER THAN YOU WOULD THINK …………………TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT ARE IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY WILL TELL YOU 40,000 IS WAY TO MUCH …….BUY GM WE NEED YOUR HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PLS ………………………………………LOOK LOOK LOOK ……………………………LOOK………………………………………………….LOOK BUY GM …………..BUY GM…………………..BUY GM……………………..BUY GM………..

]]> By: Bob McGovern http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-69346 Bob McGovern Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:58:31 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-69346 When is GM going to wise up and build an affordable, decent milage vehicle? Selling economy cars to rich people is a joke. As Bob Lutz said" Initially there will be enough demand from rich people, so there won’t be a worry for the first year or two. But if we want to generalize the technology the price has to come down." How about people who can't afford luxury priced flashy vehicles like the Volt? They should wise up and look at other countries contribution to the high fuel prices in more reasonable priced vehicles. I for one look at my fuel guage more than I do the sleek body styles. That went out with $2.00 per gallon fuel. When is GM going to wise up and build an affordable, decent milage vehicle? Selling economy cars to rich people is a joke. As Bob Lutz said” Initially there will be enough demand from rich people, so there won’t be a worry for the first year or two. But if we want to generalize the technology the price has to come down.” How about people who can’t afford luxury priced flashy vehicles like the Volt? They should wise up and look at other countries contribution to the high fuel prices in more reasonable priced vehicles. I for one look at my fuel guage more than I do the sleek body styles. That went out with $2.00 per gallon fuel.

]]> By: Andy4hou http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-64590 Andy4hou Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:43:14 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-64590 The car looks fantastic, and I am glad to hear about the sedan version.... To be brutally honest, I have never been a fan of GM cars but this one has my attention. Keep it up! The car looks fantastic, and I am glad to hear about the sedan version…. To be brutally honest, I have never been a fan of GM cars but this one has my attention. Keep it up!

]]> By: Steve http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-61466 Steve Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:49:43 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-61466 I love the idea, though I have to say I'm not in love with the interior. And I go 40 miles *each way* to work, so I think I'm stuff with a hybrid at best for a while... I love the idea, though I have to say I’m not in love with the interior. And I go 40 miles *each way* to work, so I think I’m stuff with a hybrid at best for a while…

]]> By: Peter http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-59333 Peter Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:31:13 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-59333 The EV1 should never have been abandoned no matter the cost. GM and Big Oil collaborated to kill it off even though there was public demand. If electric and fuel cell cars are too expensive to own for the average consumer, then they should be manufactured to last much longer and car companies should line up unique financing where everyone can afford to lease them. If all the money that has been poured into development of combustion engine vehicles the last decade were instead funneled into electric cars, batteries, fuel cells, etc, then we would already have viable cost efficient vehicles today. The EV1 should never have been abandoned no matter the cost. GM and Big Oil collaborated to kill it off even though there was public demand. If electric and fuel cell cars are too expensive to own for the average consumer, then they should be manufactured to last much longer and car companies should line up unique financing where everyone can afford to lease them. If all the money that has been poured into development of combustion engine vehicles the last decade were instead funneled into electric cars, batteries, fuel cells, etc, then we would already have viable cost efficient vehicles today.

]]> By: Matt http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-59289 Matt Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:28:46 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-59289 I'd like a bold design as well but let's face it - the first generation needs to be as good-looking and functional as a Toyota Camry (the number one selling car in America). That's it. A design like that is Chevy's best hope, because this thing isn't going to be cheap so it's going to need to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Subsequent models (sports, SUVs, crossovers) will add flavor and decreases in pricing will occur as battery production and platform expansion grows (driving down cost). But initial adoption is the key. Baby steps lead to bigger ones. I'm soooo excited for GM (and for the planet) with this project. Please pull it off, guys. I’d like a bold design as well but let’s face it – the first generation needs to be as good-looking and functional as a Toyota Camry (the number one selling car in America). That’s it. A design like that is Chevy’s best hope, because this thing isn’t going to be cheap so it’s going to need to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Subsequent models (sports, SUVs, crossovers) will add flavor and decreases in pricing will occur as battery production and platform expansion grows (driving down cost). But initial adoption is the key. Baby steps lead to bigger ones.

I’m soooo excited for GM (and for the planet) with this project. Please pull it off, guys.

]]> By: John http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58992 John Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:07:54 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58992 The Volt Concept was beautiful. I had fully intended to purchase one, but seeing the production version I am reminded that there is very little that GM can fail to ruin. At least they still make the Saturn Sky. I'll get that instead. The aggressive styling more than compensates for the "good enough" mpg. The Volt Concept was beautiful. I had fully intended to purchase one, but seeing the production version I am reminded that there is very little that GM can fail to ruin.

At least they still make the Saturn Sky. I’ll get that instead. The aggressive styling more than compensates for the “good enough” mpg.

]]> By: kobear http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58927 kobear Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:46:24 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58927 #118 psklenar I have had two Subaru's over the years - an Impreza and a Legacy (my current car, along with a Chevy TrailBlazer). I absolutely love my Legacy. My lease is up on my TrailBlazer in 2010, and I was planning on just handing it back in and getting a Forester, but I am now going to be waiting for the Volt. If the Volt is delayed, I may just find a used Suby to get me through the wait time. One interesting thought though. It would have been REALLY interesting for Subaru if GM had kept their 20% stake of Fuji Heavy Industries, which is the parent company of Subaru. They sold it off a couple years ago when they were strapped for cash. You may recall that GM and Subaru shared some platforms - Saab got to use the Impreza when they needed an AWD hatchback QUICK, and for a couple years, you could get OnStar in select Subaru vehicles. How sweet would it have been to get a Suby with AWD and the E-Flex platform? Maybe in the distant future. #118 psklenar

I have had two Subaru’s over the years – an Impreza and a Legacy (my current car, along with a Chevy TrailBlazer).

I absolutely love my Legacy. My lease is up on my TrailBlazer in 2010, and I was planning on just handing it back in and getting a Forester, but I am now going to be waiting for the Volt. If the Volt is delayed, I may just find a used Suby to get me through the wait time.

One interesting thought though. It would have been REALLY interesting for Subaru if GM had kept their 20% stake of Fuji Heavy Industries, which is the parent company of Subaru. They sold it off a couple years ago when they were strapped for cash. You may recall that GM and Subaru shared some platforms – Saab got to use the Impreza when they needed an AWD hatchback QUICK, and for a couple years, you could get OnStar in select Subaru vehicles.

How sweet would it have been to get a Suby with AWD and the E-Flex platform? Maybe in the distant future.

]]> By: kobear http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58924 kobear Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:38:51 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58924 #117 Starliner You have to remember the approach that GM is taking with the Volt. They are making 10,000 vehicles the first year. They are then making 60,000 vehicles the second year. REGARDLESS of styling and price, they WILL sell that many, with a healthy waiting list of people signed up to buy whatever comes after that initial 70,000. This is because there are enough consumers in the US that can and will spend that kind of money to be on the cutting edge of automobile transportation. Toyota and Honda make a big deal about how the Volt is not going through limited trials before mass production. Guess what folks - the initial 10,000 IS the trial run. This is because GM's plans for the E-Flex platform is to convert their entire product and sub-product line to work with it. They are betting the farm on this platform, and mark my words, it will pay off big time. So to sum it up - don't worry about how the Volt will be styled. By 2013-14, I am willing to bet that you will be able to purchase a new Camaro or Corvette with the E-Flex drivetrain, as well as a Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, GMC, etc. #117 Starliner

You have to remember the approach that GM is taking with the Volt.

They are making 10,000 vehicles the first year. They are then making 60,000 vehicles the second year. REGARDLESS of styling and price, they WILL sell that many, with a healthy waiting list of people signed up to buy whatever comes after that initial 70,000. This is because there are enough consumers in the US that can and will spend that kind of money to be on the cutting edge of automobile transportation.

Toyota and Honda make a big deal about how the Volt is not going through limited trials before mass production. Guess what folks – the initial 10,000 IS the trial run. This is because GM’s plans for the E-Flex platform is to convert their entire product and sub-product line to work with it. They are betting the farm on this platform, and mark my words, it will pay off big time.

So to sum it up – don’t worry about how the Volt will be styled. By 2013-14, I am willing to bet that you will be able to purchase a new Camaro or Corvette with the E-Flex drivetrain, as well as a Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, GMC, etc.

]]> By: psklenar http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58905 psklenar Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:01:34 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/09/new-video-sneak-peek-at-production-volt/#comment-58905 #116 Richard, I can certainly understand the desire to buy a car for its looks, but ... there *are* a lot of us for whom a two door just isn't all that practical, *but* we really want the other benefits of this vehicle. Every car I've owned since 1977 has been an SUV (back in the early 80's when the U for utility really meant something), a station wagon (I currently own a Subaru Forester, previously a Saturn SW)), or a hatchback. I've never owned a even a simple sedan before and a two door, non-hatchback/SUV is likely to turn out to be a problem for people like me that can only afford to keep one vehicle and need it for more than commuting and grocery store runs. The ideal vehicle for me would be my Forester (it's the first car I love more after 4+ years than I did the day I bought it) with a Volt like powerplant/drive system. But I understand that's not going to happen by the time I expect to be ready to trade in in 2012. So a 4-door sedan ought to be a compromise I can deal with. pat---- #116 Richard,

I can certainly understand the desire to buy a car for its looks, but … there *are* a lot of us for whom a two door just isn’t all that practical, *but* we really want the other benefits of this vehicle.

Every car I’ve owned since 1977 has been an SUV (back in the early 80’s when the U for utility really meant something), a station wagon (I currently own a Subaru Forester, previously a Saturn SW)), or a hatchback. I’ve never owned a even a simple sedan before and a two door, non-hatchback/SUV is likely to turn out to be a problem for people like me that can only afford to keep one vehicle and need it for more than commuting and grocery store runs.

The ideal vehicle for me would be my Forester (it’s the first car I love more after 4+ years than I did the day I bought it) with a Volt like powerplant/drive system. But I understand that’s not going to happen by the time I expect to be ready to trade in in 2012. So a 4-door sedan ought to be a compromise I can deal with.

pat—-

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