Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 ...and the lease deal was too good to pass up. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/mallard1055/Volt.jpg This thing is sweet! Just took delivery tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Volt brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Guessing the VOLT? RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What is it? 2012 Chevy Volt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 cool looking. saw a metallic red one with black trim in Dublin area and it was sharp. that's all I have to say about it though. lease was a good choice on this one IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Make sure the brake pads are in there... Ban for not following the rules of posting picture of Said wife.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 You and Firebush can be best of friends now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Guessing the VOLT? RIP LOL Volts and fires...but on a more serious note these are kinda cool, better looking than a Prius at least IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 They pay you to take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Does the go-fuck-me-nt give $10k rebate yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I thought it was the Lexus copy of the Prius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What was the lease if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What was the lease if you don't mind me asking? 3 year/36k mile $322/month. It's a base model with the preferred package. My wife's commute is only about 8 miles each way so we'll have plenty of miles to drive it around on the weekend. Also, the electric company will give $2500 to cover the cost of a charging station and installation to the firt 2500 people, so we can get a 240V charger installed in the garage absolutely free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Does the go-fuck-me-nt give $10k rebate yet ? There's a $7500 tax creadit (the same one that's been around since the early 2000's) if you purchase, but since this is a lease I understand that it goes straight to the bank and it's built into the lease price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The lease is worth the free 240V charger in the garage alone! THX, UNREGGIELATED GOV'T SPENDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 There's a $7500 tax creadit (the same one that's been around since the early 2000's) if you purchase, but since this is a lease I understand that it goes straight to the bank and it's built into the lease price. That's one BIG reason I will never buy one. I don't like over inflated costs on items like this. GM Priced this thing at what $40k because they can and knowing that the rebate will in turn lower the price to the consumer. That's BS in my book. By using it as a cap cost reduction on the lease is another BIG BS move. In the end you got what is a fair deal for you, but IMO it should be a $30k car and the rebate shouldn't have to be used to reduce the monthly. I should have that option if I choose, but knowing leasing like I do, I never would. Toyota did the same thing on the Prius and knuckleheads all over gave up the money to own one. My sister in law being one of them. No way is a Prius anywhere near a $28k+ car. Great car but to me a GM Fail in many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I was interested until you said "LEASE DEAL".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 3 year/36k mile $322/month. It's a base model with the preferred package. My wife's commute is only about 8 miles each way so we'll have plenty of miles to drive it around on the weekend. Also, the electric company will give $2500 to cover the cost of a charging station and installation to the firt 2500 people, so we can get a 240V charger installed in the garage absolutely free. How big of a charging station does it require? I thought they were supposed to just plug into any outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman2011 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah just read a article with this and a Cruze Eco comparison. They selected the Cruze over this. It actually got better mileage then the volt in certain conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 How big of a charging station does it require? I thought they were supposed to just plug into any outlet. Standard 120V charger comes with the car and takes approx. 10 hours for a full charge. A 240V charger reduces charge times to about 4 hours and allows you to take advantage of off-peak utility rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 That's one BIG reason I will never buy one. I don't like over inflated costs on items like this. GM Priced this thing at what $40k because they can and knowing that the rebate will in turn lower the price to the consumer. That's BS in my book. By using it as a cap cost reduction on the lease is another BIG BS move. In the end you got what is a fair deal for you, but IMO it should be a $30k car and the rebate shouldn't have to be used to reduce the monthly. I should have that option if I choose, but knowing leasing like I do, I never would. Toyota did the same thing on the Prius and knuckleheads all over gave up the money to own one. My sister in law being one of them. No way is a Prius anywhere near a $28k+ car. Great car but to me a GM Fail in many ways. Not looking to get into the politics of the car, but you have to realize that the car wasn't priced this way because they want to gouge the customer. They invested a lot of money in this car, and the battery is expensive. Yes, the Cruze is the better choice for longer trips. My wife's commute is less than 8 miles so the gas engine will never turn on. My commute is 25 miles, so unless i could plug in at work it may be a toss up. We're never taking the Volt on a long trip (like Detroit to Columbus). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Not looking to get into the politics of the car, but you have to realize that the car wasn't priced this way because they want to gouge the customer. They invested a lot of money in this car, and the battery is expensive. Agree on the politics of it, but the fact that they are sucking wind selling them shows the real "value" proposition isn't being realized in the real world with buyers. Seems to me GM tossed money into the mix to buy a higher residual and likely a lower rate on the lease too. Delays the inevitable though. Not what I would call a good move for GM but it is getting you the consumer a better deal. Although if your wife only drives 4-5k miles per year in it, I'm not sure MPG's are really an issue to worry much about. Good move on leasing it though. Way better than buying this type of car in your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Actually it's the dealership that decided to move the cars. GM is advertising $350/mo for a completely base model. Other dealers quoted $365-450/mo for this car. We're also using the car on the weekends in order to use up the mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Actually it's the dealership that decided to move the cars. GM is advertising $350/mo for a completely base model. Other dealers quoted $365-450/mo for this car. We're also using the car on the weekends in order to use up the mileage. Depending on the details of the lease, that's $2k-$4k of markup they are then using to buy down the lease. They aren't losing money on that deal either that I'm sure. Thus I stand behind my pillaging of America on this car by GM. Either way, you have a very nice car there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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