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I can totally relate, while we need a car upgrade right now/soon and I can currently configure and order a Model 3, I'm waiting for the 35K version as I just do

by yumraj 8y ago

I can totally relate, while we need a car upgrade right now/soon and I can currently configure and order a Model 3, I'm waiting for the 35K version as I just don't see a need for the current longer range model. But at the same time there is no real alternate if I want an EV so I'm waiting. Worst thing is that the federal credit may expire by the time I can order the 35K version. If my current car, a Prius, that needs to be updated dies, my 2 options are Prius Prime or the Honda Clarity Plug-in.

markab21 8y ago
I visited a friend, and he showed me his goofy car, a Chevrolet Volt. This person is someone I'd met at a flying safety conference (I'm a pilot/aircraft owner) as was he and we became friends. He'd made his money in the 80's/90's selling his software company which produced accounting software and retired. I was astonished to hear he'd sold his Lexus for this car. After driving it a few times, I became a bit intrigued. It was goofy, but one of the smoothest power-delivery I'd experienced in a car (I've never driven an electric) and the feel of the car felt good. It's not a luxury car but didn't seem to be lacking much. Long story short, three months later I had traded in my Porsche Macan SUV for a Chevy Volt, the 65-mile range gets me 99% of the time where I need to go, and I've loved not having to stop at gas stations, almost ever. I would have bought the Bolt if I'd been able to get one, but this was late 2016, and they just weren't available. Looking back, for what I paid for the car, what I'm spending on the car for fuel (electricity) and relative maintenance (almost none), this has probably been the best car I've ever owned. I went from considering purchasing a Tesla to now not even being interested because I have everything I need out of a car and am somehow at that rare place of being happy with the relatively modest vehicle. To anyone considering a Volt, do not discount what a value this car is in the market if you have an effective way to charge the thing and it matches your commute cycle. I'll never be able to see petrol cars the same again. (I got a dealer demo with 500 miles for $30k and was able to get a $7500 tax credit), costing $22.5k for a new car. LOVE the vehicle and went from never owning a Chevrolet or American vehicle to now absolutely loving the car even though some people might find the car unattractive. Buy what you like, but what works for you. There are excellent options out there now on the electric market, the problem for some is one of the most practical options is a Chevrolet.

by yumraj 8y ago

markab21 8y ago

I visited a friend, and he showed me his goofy car, a Chevrolet Volt. This person is someone I'd met at a flying safety conference (I'm a pilot/aircraft owner) as was he and we became friends. He'd made his money in the 80's/90's selling his software company which produced accounting software and retired. I was astonished to hear he'd sold his Lexus for this car. After driving it a few times, I became a bit intrigued. It was goofy, but one of the smoothest power-delivery I'd experienced in a car (I've never driven an electric) and the feel of the car felt good. It's not a luxury car but didn't seem to be lacking much. Long story short, three months later I had traded in my Porsche Macan SUV for a Chevy Volt, the 65-mile range gets me 99% of the time where I need to go, and I've loved not having to stop at gas stations, almost ever. I would have bought the Bolt if I'd been able to get one, but this was late 2016, and they just weren't available. Looking back, for what I paid for the car, what I'm spending on the car for fuel (electricity) and relative maintenance (almost none), this has probably been the best car I've ever owned. I went from considering purchasing a Tesla to now not even being interested because I have everything I need out of a car and am somehow at that rare place of being happy with the relatively modest vehicle. To anyone considering a Volt, do not discount what a value this car is in the market if you have an effective way to charge the thing and it matches your commute cycle. I'll never be able to see petrol cars the same again. (I got a dealer demo with 500 miles for $30k and was able to get a $7500 tax credit), costing $22.5k for a new car. LOVE the vehicle and went from never owning a Chevrolet or American vehicle to now absolutely loving the car even though some people might find the car unattractive. Buy what you like, but what works for you. There are excellent options out there now on the electric market, the problem for some is one of the most practical options is a Chevrolet.