With limited production and limited dealers, the Volt will be seeing some very hefty mark ups on the window sticker. This is of course unless GM applies pressure to sell at MSRP. Assuming GM takes the usual hands off, free market approach, how much are you willing to pay above MSRP to get your Volt as fast as possible?

To give you an idea, last year limited Dodge Challengers were selling with about a $35,000 mark up and currently Mustang Shelby Cobras are going around $20,000 over. Even the Prius usually gets a few thousand over. It's pretty common with new models with high demand and low supply.

I'll let all the rich impatient fools pay over MSRP. I'm going to try and get one for sticker as soon as possible, but aside from some negotiating and dealer visits, I'm not going to automatically fork over a couple extra grand just for bragging rights. If necessary, I'll wait a few months.

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If necessary, I'll wait a few years.

Sad, but true.:(

Market adjustment? Additional Dealer Profit?

Not one penny! :mad:

OK, I'll pay one dollar over MSRP.

Beware of hidden dealer charges though. "Zone marketing fee" (or whatever they call it in your area) can add a couple of hundred bucks. "Processing fee" is another one. Of course, those extras are charged on all cars at the dealership, not just the Volt.

I need to see the vehicle and get more data on the real world numbers from other drivers.
That information will guide my buying decision and how much over mrsp I would pay.

About $5k on a $40k car is appropriate for a very rare car for the first year of production.. and you will get stuck with ALL the options.. journalists will complain and the anti-BEV crowd will join in. Nissan may gain from this if they sell the Leaf for $25k before the fed tax credit, if they can do it.

About $5k on a $40k car is appropriate for a very rare car for the first year of production.. and you will get stuck with ALL the options.. journalists will complain and the anti-BEV crowd will join in. Nissan may gain from this if they sell the Leaf for $25k before the fed tax credit, if they can do it.

Unfortunately, my 2008 Prius only has 23000 miles. at 12k/yr in 2 years it will only have 47K miles, so I guess that should work out OK for a game plane. Let the initial exitement and the ambitious early adopters pay a premium. Let the dust settle and go in and get one without all the bells and whistles for sticker. This is what I did on the Prius and it worked pretty well (actually got a little better than sticker).

Also it will take a while to have them in Phoenix as it is not an intro market (but the Leaf is:mad:).

This extra year or so will also give GM more time to iron out some of the early bugs.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..............................but, on the other hand, I WANT ONE NOW!!

I've never been an early adopter, and I'm not about to start now. Paying the "gotta have it now" premium is just frosting on my cake of reasons to avoid the initial release of the Volt.

- Not all bugs ironed out (or even found). While firmware can be easily updated, a hardware problem could be difficult or impossible to retrofit.
- I want to see honest, in-depth reviews.
- I want to see what "real" drivers are getting for all-electric range in real-world conditions.
- I want to see how the Volt holds up in the varying environments in the U.S.
- I need to spend some time with a Volt in the showroom without 20 other people crawling all over it.
- I'm still not sure about the Volt's lack of the fifth seat.

But that's just me.

I'll purchase mine through USAA's buying service.

I've never been an early adopter, and I'm not about to start now. Paying the "gotta have it now" premium is just frosting on my cake of reasons to avoid the initial release of the Volt.

- Not all bugs ironed out (or even found). While firmware can be easily updated, a hardware problem could be difficult or impossible to retrofit.
- I want to see honest, in-depth reviews.
- I want to see what "real" drivers are getting for all-electric range in real-world conditions.
- I want to see how the Volt holds up in the varying environments in the U.S.
- I need to spend some time with a Volt in the showroom without 20 other people crawling all over it.
- I'm still not sure about the Volt's lack of the fifth seat.

But that's just me.

This describes my thoughts perfectly, so I guess it's not just you.

I honestly don't think about markup. All I consider is what it would cost me and can I afford it. Since this is new technology, comparing it to other cars isn't as easy. I'll probably estimate fuel savings minus the cost of a higher power bill and of course, the $7500 rebate.

With limited production and limited dealers, the Volt will be seeing some very hefty mark ups on the window sticker. This is of course unless GM applies pressure to sell at MSRP. Assuming GM takes the usual hands off, free market approach, how much are you willing to pay above MSRP to get your Volt as fast as possible?

To give you an idea, last year limited Dodge Challengers were selling with about a $35,000 mark up and currently Mustang Shelby Cobras are going around $20,000 over. Even the Prius usually gets a few thousand over. It's pretty common with new models with high demand and low supply.


Classic Chevrolet in Sugar land will NOT be charging a penny of mark up over MSRP! Not on the Volt, ZR1, Camaro, etc.. Nothing now, nothing ever.

When the time comes will will be taking $500 deposits (fully refundable) on orders priced at MSRP!!!

Contact me when you are ready

Joe Machacek
jmachacek@classicchevysugarland.com

Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land never charges over MSRP on anything and no hidden fees.

Contact me when you are ready.

Joe Machacek
jmachacek@classicchevysugarland.com

Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land never charges over MSRP on anything and no hidden fees.

Contact me when you are ready.

Joe Machacek
jmachacek@classicchevysugarland.com

Hi Joe,

Good to know that's your policy. As a dealer, what have you heard regarding the Volt that you can tell us? Is there much talk amongst your salespeople? Is Volt-specific sales and tech training scheduled? Any thoughts on the commercials you have seen to date?