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Official (Sort Of): Production Chevy Volt Will be Revealed at the GM Centennial this Month

September 4th, 2008 | Posted in: Design

GM sources who remain unidentified have told reporters at Automotive News Europe that the production Chevy Volt will be revealed at GM’s Centennial Celebration taking place on September 15th and 16th at GM headquarters in Detroit.

The article states “the rumors that a production version of the Volt will show up at the celebrations are true.”

We have been speculating this for awhile knowing that GM would do the reveal at an event getting a lot of press attention. We also had heard the production Volt was scheduled to appear at the Paris Auto Show in October, and would of course be very surprised if GM would actually show it for the first time overseas. The Centennial reveal makes the most sense.

Indeed GM vice chairman Bob Lutz recently told reporters “a production model will be showing this fall, but not at Paris”

Furthermore GM is planning a worldwide webcast at 830 AM on the 16th, so that might just be the ideal moment.

As to whether yours truly will be there in the flesh…we’ll have to wait and see.

Source (Automotive News, subscription)

Posted by: Lyle

68 Responses to “Official (Sort Of): Production Chevy Volt Will be Revealed at the GM Centennial this Month”


  1. Jim Rowland
    Vote -1 Vote +1Jim Rowland     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I will be there!! At the webcast


  2. KUD
    Vote -1 Vote +1KUD     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Me too

    Since it is simulcast :)

    Boss I will be late to work :)


  3. Murray
    Vote -1 Vote +1Murray     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Nice !

    I think it is safe to assume that the production “version” will look very much like the Transformers2 “skinned” Malibu…

    I have my calander set for the 8:30 podcast!

    I’ll also assume that the 15th will be ‘hype’ day but I’ll be checking in here frequently either way……


  4. TCook
    Vote -1 Vote +1TCook     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Is that 8:30 am central time? Please post the link for the webcast. I can watch it at work!


  5. noel park
    Vote -1 Vote +1noel park     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    Well Lyle you are sure on a roll today. I cannot imagine how you do it. Thank you.

    Isn’t September 16 still summer? Just wondering.

    LJGTVWOTR!


  6. vincent
    Vote -1 Vote +1vincent     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Sweeeeet-Momma!


  7. Mike-o-Matic
    Vote -1 Vote +1Mike-o-Matic     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Yes Noel, actually 9/16 *is* still summer. The autumnal equinox falls mid-afternoon on 9/22 this year. See article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox for details.


  8. Statik
    Vote -1 Vote +1Statik     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    I wouldn’t be surprised if the car shown is the same car they are using for the Transformer’s movie.

    Side note: If we see a actual ‘production replicar,’ and by that I mean the car looks identical to the real deal even though it is not powered as such….just what the heck are we supposed to do to keep ourselves busy here on the site for the next three years? It’s going to be a loooong wait if there is no more news (other than my exciting GM fiscal updates of course).

    …one can only hope we have more discussions on hydrogen to pass the months away.


  9. RB
    Vote -1 Vote +1RB     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    The “production version” shown will be which one of the following?
    (a) a real production car, inside and outside
    (b) a Volt body on a Mailibu (or other) drivetrain, as in movie
    (c) pictures (or slides or videos) of the Volt
    (d) other


  10. Aspherical
    Vote -1 Vote +1Aspherical     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    #8 Statik

    “just what the heck are we supposed to do to keep ourselves busy here on the site for the next three years? It’s going to be a loooong wait.”

    Oh, I’m sure we will think of something, like… Hydrogen, natural gas, GM bankruptcy countdown timer, Bob Lutz’s pink tie, driving up Pike’s Peak, the non-functional grill, etc… (I can go on if you would like)


  11. Statik
    Vote -1 Vote +1Statik     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    #10 Aspherical

    The tie! I completely forgot about the pink tie hunt. We are truly saved! Hopefully he wears it for the ‘Centennial Celebration!’


  12. FME III
    Vote -1 Vote +1FME III     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Static, you’ve gotten positively mellow over the past few weeks compared to the rants you used to bless us with.

    Better adjust your dosage.


  13. Ed M
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ed M     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    Well it will sure be nice to see Volt pictures that are not grainy. Its time to move the comments along a little.


  14. DG
    Vote -1 Vote +1DG     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    #10 Aspherical

    I’m sure we will find something to nitpick at. If not well just keep up the pressure on GM to drop the price over the three years. Seriously the battery cant stay at $10,000.00 for three years.


  15. Jim I
    Vote -1 Vote +1Jim I     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Aspherical #10:

    You forgot about the interior design, touch screen interface, ethernet connectivity, and possible voice activation of some of the systems.

    And we have not really even begun to argue/discuss interior & exterior color combinations!!!!!

    And lets not make it any longer than we have to. November 1, 2010 is not three years away. It is 25 months and 26 days……….

    Or should we start a shorthand for that as well? 25M/26D Or would you rather have the countdown in days? It is 788, by the way…. :)


  16. JB
    Vote -1 Vote +1JB     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    My guess the Volt they show will be the real thing inside and out.

    I’m surprised no one even mentioned talking about the new ER EV that GM is working on besides the Volt.

    Also I bet the “Volt” badge on the back will be smaller than the one shown from the spy pictures. Reason…in the movie they want everyone to know what kind of car it is…so the “VOLT” badge is bigger there. IMHO


  17. Aspherical
    Vote -1 Vote +1Aspherical     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    #11 Statik

    “The tie! I completely forgot about the pink tie hunt. We are truly saved! Hopefully he wears it for the ‘Centennial Celebration!’’”

    That would be awesome. I would be giggling like a school girl during the webcast… (uh, not really, but you get my point)

    #15 Jim I

    “Or should we start a shorthand for that as well? 25M/26D Or would you rather have the countdown in days? It is 788, by the way…. :) ”

    I prefer hours. Only 18,912 hours to the Volt! (plus or minus 12)


  18. Michael
    Vote -1 Vote +1Michael     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    So I went to see the closest Chevy dealer today that has ANY chance of getting a VOLT in 2010 (Albuquerque, NM – 100 miles away). This is a very old NM dealership, having brought the first 11 automobiles here about 100 years ago. They allowed as how they had heard of the VOLT. As we talked, the main guy (a descendant of the original owner) said, “you probably know as much as me about the VOLT,” then immediately corrected himself and said, “you probably know more than me.” Later they allowed as how GM doesn’t keep the dealers very well informed. Before I left, I made sure both gentlemen that I talked to knew that they could be better informed if they spent time on gm-volt.com. They wrote it down. :-) LJGTVWOTR!


  19. Ted in Fort Myers
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ted in Fort Myers     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    LJGTVWOTR

    What does this mean?

    Take Care,
    TED


  20. Michael
    Vote -1 Vote +1Michael     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    It’s Tag’s mantra. (Let’s just get…) I think it’s spelled correctly.


  21. Ted in Fort Myers
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ted in Fort Myers     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    It has something to do with trolls but I cannot remember exactly. Tag must be on the other thread.

    Take Care, TED


  22. DaveP
    Vote -1 Vote +1DaveP     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    Cool. I’ll be looking forward to seeing the “real deal” or at least what the real deal looks like. :) It would be great to have the interior/exterior together on one vehicle of course but since I’m not going to be there, I’d be happy to see good pictures of either or both assembled onto one vehicle or not.

    One thing we can talk about for the near term is when we will be able to actually see the car at a local car show near us. I wonder if they will bring it to the SF show? I suppose I could drive down to LA, I’ll bet they will show it there in a few months.

    Also don’t forget the batteries. Still some time left to guess who they have picked. (and then we’ll have some time to second guess the choice and track the creation of the production facilities, etc).

    All, in all, we have hours and hours of tedious, er, I mean exciting guesswork ahead of us. ;)


  23. GM Volt Fan
    Vote -1 Vote +1GM Volt Fan     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    Haaail yeaah baby. It’s finally time to see what the “real deal” is going to look like … or at least a “close to final version” anyway. Maybe GM will start calling their pre-release versions Beta 1, Beta 2 … and finally the gold “RTM” (release to manufacturing) version that we’ll see in showrooms in late 2010/early 2011. The Volt is kind of like a big transition product anyway … like going from analog electronics to digital. Technical people are going to really like this car. Chevy Volt … the most modern, high tech automobile in the world.

    I think it’s very appropriate to unveil the Volt at the Centennial celebration. Volt 1.0 is a great way to start off the next 100 years for GM. If GM keeps building cool looking, high quality cars that the reviewers and us buyers rave about they’ll be around for another 100 years.

    By the way, I would certainly hope that GM is going to invite Lyle to the unveiling. This site has certainly helped get a lot of excitement going for the Volt. They ought to fly him out there and put him in a nice hotel too maybe.

    GM sure has made me a fan of their cars in the past year or so. I bet the Volt will do the same thing with thousands if not millions of other people all over the world if the car is awesome.


  24. DaveP
    Vote -1 Vote +1DaveP     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    #21 Ted:
    It has something to do with trolls but I cannot remember exactly.”

    LJGTVWOTR
    “Listening Just Gets Trolls Very Workedup Over Trivial Rubbish” ??

    Just kidding. :) You’re thinking of PDNFTT, Please Do Not Feed The Trolls.

    It’s “Let’s Just Get The Volt’s Wheels On The Road”
    WIth or without ! added for emphasis on the end.


  25. omegaman66
    Vote -1 Vote +1omegaman66     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    One good thing about hurricane Gustav is that now that I finally have electricity again I get a flood of new post on this website to read. Doesn’t compensate for the hassle, expense and misery but just looking for a silver lining. Only one in my family so far to have electricity. Most of the state is still down. More damage done to the electrical infastructure by Gustav than by Katrina!


  26. Brian28,817th
    Vote -1 Vote +1Brian28,817th     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    I just went to the dealership near my home, and put a deposit down on a VOLT! The sales manager called upstairs to the owner, after taking my money, and told him they had just sold a volt.

    The owner was choked, because now I am first, and he is second!!!!!

    I am not kidding!!!!!!!!!

    Brian


  27. Ted in Fort Myers
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ted in Fort Myers     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    Thanks Dave. Let’s just get the Volt’s wheels on the road. I’m with you.

    Brian, Where is the dealer that took your deposit?

    Take Care,
    TED


  28. Brian28,817th
    Vote -1 Vote +1Brian28,817th     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    Surrey, B.C. Canada

    I am first in line. Deposit paid.

    Faith is the substance of things, not having been seen Heb.11:1 KJV.

    Come on guys whose got some Faith???

    B


  29. VancouverJon
    Vote -1 Vote +1VancouverJon     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    #26 Brian – “I just went to the dealership near my home, and put a deposit down on a VOLT!”

    Don’t fall for it. It’s just a Malibu with a Volt skin!

    I’m still wondering when I’ll be able to buy one in Canada. I’m guessing that my waitlist position of 7,000ish will NOT get me one of the first 10,000… :-(


  30. Ted in Fort Myers
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ted in Fort Myers     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    #26 Brian,

    What dealership in what city?

    Take Care,
    TED


  31. Brian28,817th
    Vote -1 Vote +1Brian28,817th     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    #30 Ted

    I’m not sure why you want to know the dealership, I am concerned that in their ignorance they may have done something that they are not supposed to?? Are you Bob Lutz’s cousin or something?

    Surrey B.C. Canada, Flag Chev Olds.

    I’ll be choked if you make them give my money back!!!!!!!!!

    B


  32. Brian28,817th
    Vote -1 Vote +1Brian28,817th     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    #29 Don’t fall for it. It’s just a Malibu with a Volt skin!

    ______________________________________

    Jon, it’s a pre-sale. i don’t get it for 788 days at least. What are you talking about a Malibu????

    Brian


  33. Ted in Fort Myers
    Vote -1 Vote +1Ted in Fort Myers     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Brian,

    I want a Volt so bad I can taste it. I have no cousin maned Lutz. I am not with anyone. I would just like to put a deposit on my Volt. I will not travel to BC from Florida to do that. I will just have to try a few dealers here.

    Take Care,
    TED


  34. jefro
    Vote -1 Vote +1jefro     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

    I was kind of surprised to find the 1997 EV1 MSRP or $33,000+

    I guess the Volt at 2010 seems like a bargain.

    Shouldn’t this sites photos start to change to the correct look??


  35. Paul-R
    Vote -1 Vote +1Paul-R     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Statik asked…

    “…just what the heck are we supposed to do to keep ourselves busy here on the site for the next three years?”

    We could discuss Governor Sarah Palin’s US presidential candidacy in 2012. By then, she will probably be bored with just the VP job. ;-)


  36. noel park
    Vote -1 Vote +1noel park     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    #8 Statik:

    God send that there ane any fiscal updates for you to make in 3 years.

    #15 Jim I:

    They may roll out the first production Volt on 11/1/10, but the question in my mind is when will the likes of us be able to get our hands on one? If they make 10,000 the “first year”, that must be 11/1/10 to 11/1/11. If they make what, 50,000 the “second year”, wouldn’t that be 11/1/11 to 11/1/12? So realistically, if they give any weight to the “waiting list”, we may get one in what, early 2012? I think that 3 years is pretty optimistic.

    LJGTVWOTR or die, IMHO.

    #25 omegaman66:

    I’m very glad to hear that you’re OK.

    #26 & #28 Brian28,817th:

    Good man! Cool scripture quote.


  37. noel park
    Vote -1 Vote +1noel park     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    #35 Paul-R

    Or I could just turn off my computer and poke myself in the eye with a pencil.


  38. JEC
    Vote -1 Vote +1JEC     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    Anyone who wishes to place a deposit on a Volt can send a check or money order made out to “Jesus E. Christ”.

    I will place your order based upon the amount sent. Suggested “deposits” of $5,000 or more, should insure you a successful transaction.

    Please be sure to enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope in case I need to request more money in the future.

    If you insist on sending cash, please include only 10 or 20 dollar denominations.

    Thank you and have a nice day!


  39. bharris
    Vote -1 Vote +1bharris     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    This is GM we are talking about.

    Expect massive disappointment.


  40. Statik
    Vote -1 Vote +1Statik     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    #12 FMEIII

    Static, you’ve gotten positively mellow over the past few weeks compared to the rants you used to bless us with.

    Better adjust your dosage.

    ————

    Don’t worry, I’m saving it all up for the ‘Celebration,’ it will be the most glorius diatribe of all time!
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ….actually I doubt there will be a rant at all. I think I’ve adjusted my expectations to the ‘new look’ and 40K price tag. Watching the developments so far has felt like ‘death by papercuts,’

    /insert White Goodman voice
    I think I’ve bled most of my…blood

    Even though we have ‘only’ been doing this for like a year and a half (lol), I’m ready to buy just about anything at this point.


  41. JEC
    Vote -1 Vote +1JEC     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    bharris

    “Expect massive disappointment.”

    What was the last disappointment you had with GM?
    Just wondering.


  42. Armando Rodriguez
    Vote -1 Vote +1Armando Rodriguez     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    http://www.gmnext.com/ for more information on the Centennial. The global broadcast will be available from this site on Sept 16th 8:30am EDT.


  43. Zen
    Vote -1 Vote +1Zen     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    26 Brian28,817th – ” just went to the dealership near my home, and put a deposit down on a VOLT! The sales manager called upstairs to the owner, after taking my money, and told him they had just sold a volt.
    ————————————————————————–
    Bullsh*t alert – Bullsh*t alert – Bullsh*t alert – Bullsh*t alert

    Please note Brian28,817th doesn’t tell us the amount of his “deposit”, and when asked which dealership he went to, he refused to answer in post #31. Bullsh*t, I say !

    Pony up the facts, or admit you’re full of sh*t. (Sorry about the bluntness, but I calls ‘em like i seez ‘em)


  44. JEC
    Vote -1 Vote +1JEC     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    ZEN

    huh?

    “Surrey B.C. Canada, Flag Chev Olds.”

    Statik lives up dare…Is this a valid dealer you hoser?


  45. Tagamet
    Vote -1 Vote +1Tagamet     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    About two hours from now (central PA time) we’ll be down to 787 days! I like the sound of that.
    It’s even fewer days to my predicted 7/4/2010 release date for the Volt. What do I know, I’m just an optimist…..
    Be well,
    Tag
    LJGTVWOTR!!


  46. omegaman66
    Vote -1 Vote +1omegaman66     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    Noel thanks.


  47. canehdian
    Vote -1 Vote +1canehdian     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    ““Surrey B.C. Canada, Flag Chev Olds.”

    Statik lives up dare…Is this a valid dealer you hoser?”

    Are you serious?
    I understand most Americans do not know Canadian geography, but cmon. Statik lives in southern Ontario, like me.
    Thats over 5000km (3000 miles) away.
    I may not live in the states, but at least I know the general geography…

    P.s. 8:30 am?! They’re not gonna sleep in on that day? :p


  48. Statik
    Vote -1 Vote +1Statik     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    #44 JEC

    ZEN

    huh?
    “Surrey B.C. Canada, Flag Chev Olds.”
    Statik lives up dare…Is this a valid dealer you hoser?

    ——–

    Do you know how far Surrey B.C. is from Toronto? 90% of the US is closer to it then me. Hehe. I am assuming you kidd, very amusing JEC!

    I will say this, there hasn’t been a GM dealer with ‘Olds’ in the title in like…5-6 years…as there is no more ‘Oldsmobile’ I know I don’t refer to any of my dealerships in the area with the moniker ‘Olds’ anymore, but if your internet search the dealer you still get alot of ‘Olds’ hits though.

    There is a Flag Chevrolet dealer in Surrey though–here is the website:

    http://www.flagchev.gm.ca/weblogic/gwn/dws/InternetRTRApps.AboutUs?dealer=81107&lang=en

    You could always phone them to verify the story if your really concerned: (604) 584-7411

    (Truth be told, I actually have been to Surrey, BC…but it’s harder to fane righteous indignation if that were to come to light).


  49. Grizzly
    Vote -1 Vote +1Grizzly     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Brian #26

    “I just went to the dealership near my home, and put a deposit down on a VOLT! The sales manager called upstairs to the owner, after taking my money, and told him they had just sold a volt.”

    *** *** ***

    What are you going to do if distribution has it that the Volt can be purchased in the US but won’t be available in your area until a year or two later? Can you get your deposit back, drive south of the boarder and pick one up?


  50. Jeffhre
    Vote -1 Vote +1Jeffhre     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    jefro Says #34

    Pretty interesting finding that. My understanding was that each one cost GM about 80k to build.

    ZEN Have snack, drink one of your favorite drinks and take a nap. sump’n we learned in kindergarten.

    GM is trying to make the first viable electric car to help clean up the mess made by the ICE. sump’n else we learned in kindergarten.


  51. Morgan
    Vote -1 Vote +1Morgan     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    48 Statik:

    I know one! Ray Skillman GMC Oldsmobile…

    He never took the GM Buyout, wouldn’t agree to their terms and they wouldn’t agree to his :)

    He still has the sign up and the words on his building.


  52. CBK
    Vote -1 Vote +1CBK     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Hey, I guess you could call the Volt a “Transformer 2″ :=)

    Just a late night thought…

    LJGTVWOTR


  53. dylan
    Vote -1 Vote +1dylan     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    i want an electric escalade esv


  54. dylan
    Vote -1 Vote +1dylan     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    COOL CAR


  55. Paul
    Vote -1 Vote +1Paul     Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Where’s my electric airplane?


  56. Brian28,817th
    Vote -1 Vote +1Brian28,817th     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 12:47 am

    To Zen #43, #44

    Flag Chevrolet, (it was olds when I was a kid sorry), at the phone number statik provided, took a down payment from me today, to ensure that when a VOLT arrives at their dealership, the first one is mine. I am holding a document entitled, “Purchase Agreement”.

    You should get your facts straight before you cry BS.

    You’re just choked you didn’t think of it first.

    Sleeping with a big smile,

    Brian


  57. Unboxing of the Volt
    Vote -1 Vote +1Unboxing of the Volt     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 12:48 am

    I am directing HR department to give all employees the morning off on September 16, 2008 for the official birthing of the Volt. All employees will be required to report to duty at noon. For anyone that wants to attend, we will be holding a free breakfast buffet at the lobby in headquarters building from 6am to 10am on September 16, 2008. Projection TVs’ will be setup to view the Volt webcast. A wide variety of refreshments will be freely available to everyone. I hope to see many of you there.

    Signed.
    X


  58. Rashiid Amul
    Vote -1 Vote +1Rashiid Amul     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 7:30 am

    I don’t think I have ever seen this blog so quiet for so long.
    So I will do a test post.

    September 16 is closing in and I am looking forward to it.


  59. RB
    Vote -1 Vote +1RB     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 7:44 am

    Rashiid
    All of us are still here, just waiting quietly, like alligators.


  60. psklenar
    Vote -1 Vote +1psklenar     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 7:54 am

    Huh? Wha? Did someone say something? No? Okay. Back to sleep. zzzzzzz


  61. JonP.
    Vote -1 Vote +1JonP.     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am

    #36 Noel Park Says:

    “They may roll out the first production Volt on 11/1/10, but the question in my mind is when will the likes of us be able to get our hands on one? If they make 10,000 the “first year”, that must be 11/1/10 to 11/1/11. If they make what, 50,000 the “second year”, wouldn’t that be 11/1/11 to 11/1/12? So realistically, if they give any weight to the “waiting list”, we may get one in what, early 2012? I think that 3 years is pretty optimistic.”

    I’m with you there. 2012 the earliest is my guess, not to mention if gas is high the demand may drive up a steep premium in the first few years. I think the new Honda Insight may be a solid stop gap till i can actually buy a Volt. At least it won’t be a toyota!!
    If it is even a volt by them, it might be an erev cruise by then, or a erev Equinox! Who knows?


  62. Statik
    Vote -1 Vote +1Statik     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 8:22 am

    #59 RB

    “Rashiid
    All of us are still here, just waiting quietly, like alligators.”

    ——–

    I prefer snakes in the grass.


  63. JonP.
    Vote -1 Vote +1JonP.     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Bet you do!

    LOL


  64. DaveP
    Vote -1 Vote +1DaveP     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    “Here we sit like skunks in the underbrush
    skunks in the underbrush,
    skunks in the underbrush,
    waiting for the \Volt to appear…”

    I think that’s verse 2 of the “Announcements” camp song.

    I spent way too much time in summer camp as a kid.

    I even remember the entire “Bear in Tennis Shoes” song.

    :)

    #25 omegaman66:
    Glad to hear you are OK. I think hurricanes scare me more than earthquakes, which would make since since I live in Silicon Valley.


  65. Tagamet
    Vote -1 Vote +1Tagamet     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    DaveP@63
    I think it’s time to check your meds (g). Stronger men than us have crumbled under less pressure than facing this 787 day wait (remaining).
    (I still remember “Do your er, ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro….”) /sigh
    Be well,
    Tag

    LJGTVWOTR!!!!


  66. N Riley
    Vote -1 Vote +1N Riley     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    We can wait a couple of more weeks to see the production Volt, can’t we?


  67. N Riley
    Vote -1 Vote +1N Riley     Says:
    September 5th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    BTVATWB

    BUILD THE VOLT AND THEY WILL BELIEVE!


  68. Chevy Volt - First Look ~ The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP
    Vote -1 Vote +1Chevy Volt - First Look ~ The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP     Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 7:14 am

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