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Chevy Volt tops most-loved car survey, again
General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car topped Consumer Reports’ annual owner-satisfaction survey for the second straight year.
Ninety-two percent of Volt owners surveyed by the influential consumer magazine said they would definitely buy the Volt again, earning the electric car the top ranking. Last year, 93 percent of respondents said they would buy the car again. …
Nevertheless, the Volt, which sells for just under $40,000 before a $7,500 federal tax credit, has a devoted following among those who brag about avoiding gas stations. The car can travel about 40 miles on an electric charge before the gasoline-powered engine kicks in for additional driving range.
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A fool and OUR money. Government Motors loses $40K of OUR MONEY on every Chevy Dolt sold.
wildcat72 on November 30, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Yeah, it’s an ego purchase. Those people will say the car is awesome no matter how bad it is because they weren’t really buying a car, they were buying self-esteem – or whatever.
forest on November 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM
This. The Volt is basically only purchased by fanatics, so there’s not going to be anyone who is ‘meh’ about it.
Red Cloud on November 30, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Exactly, the Chevy Dolt is a religious symbol to it’s owners. It’s not a car.
wildcat72 on November 30, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Wow, 92 percent. That means 23 of the 25 losers in the entire U.S. who actually own this P.O.S. “vehicle” claim to love the damn thing.
Right Mover on November 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM
This is a feature, not a bug, to the left. They have total contempt for any plebes who live outside their precious urban wastelands.
Right Mover on November 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Every vehicle that I have purchased that was manufactured and assembled over 98% in Japan I would give at least a 95+ approval rating.
And I say that as a UAW member
tom daschle concerned on November 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM
I see a couple of them pretty regularly around here (Plano, TX). There’s one in metallic red looks pretty sharp. All the ones I’ve seen are privately-owned (not wearing Exempt plates). The hybrids used by the local governments around here are the Prius, and the Ford Fusion.
Ward Cleaver on November 30, 2012 at 10:07 AM
The Volt has a few things in common with the president.
forest on November 30, 2012 at 10:07 AM
The Volt is a gas/electric hybrid, just like a Prius. If you have to drive longer distances, is uses the gasoline engine.
Ward Cleaver on November 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Exactly, the Chevy Dolt is a religious symbol to it’s owners. It’s not a car.
wildcat72 on November 30, 2012 at 9:53 AM
CorporatePiggy on November 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Yay. All 12 owners love their Volt.
Let’s see the survey after they’ve had to replace their first battery pack. Ha ha, gas stations are so quaint, right?
TexasDan on November 30, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I’ve always thought the 800 lb gorilla in the Green Room was the dilemma with what we do with all these spent batteries from electric cars, cell phones, laptops etc. There’s only so much recycling we can do. After that you’re just dumping thousands of tons of non biodegradable heavy metals into the environment. Nuclear Waste Part II times a million.
teacherman on November 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Volt owners see their car as a status symbol? Gee, that’s shocking.
Never bought a car, huh?
Moesart on November 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I’d just like to say that new technology allows nuclear waste to be recycled and reused. Carry on…
visions on November 30, 2012 at 10:56 AM
If the details contradict your beliefs ignore them.
Capitalist Hog on November 30, 2012 at 10:56 AM
But who couldn’t love a car which bursts into flames if you drive it through a deep puddle???
…and which functions as a traffic barrier after 40 miles??
NEXT:
1. A subsidy to local governments to finance the towing and disposal of dead VOLTs from our highways.
2. Superfund status for VOLT dumps.
landlines on November 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM
As a car guy, I have no problem with this. I’d imagine it’s no different than asking any other niche-vehicle owner the same question:
rogerb on November 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I was walking the dog in our neighborhood the other day & a Volt came up from behind. When I finally saw it, I jumped because I hadn’t heard it coming — weirdly silent.
KS Rex on November 30, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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