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Old 11-05-2011, 01:49 PM   #45 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
I guess if you want to eliminate petroleum fuel consumption as you greatest priority then you could justify buying the Volt. It is amusing how the manufacturers seem to think that paying a huge up front cost instead of higher monthly fuel costs is a better alternative.
But at this point, reducing petroleum consumption and CO2 output IS the main reason most of us who buy hybrids & EVs are going to buy them. After all, we all should know that buying ANY new car doesn't save money.

Nor is $40K out of line when plenty of people are willing to pay that and much more for a conventional car or SUV.
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