Chevrolet Volt

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01) 09/05/2015 at 18:34 • Filed to: None

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I rented one today for the trip from NYC to MD. I shall write up a decent test when I get back to Manhattan. So far, so good.

Funktheduck > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 18:40

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Does it get sideways?

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 18:41

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They are a great idea they just seem a tad boring

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 09/05/2015 at 18:51

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So far (as a rental) I prefer it to the Prius and the Camry Hybrid. I want to see what it does tomorrow in stop-and-go with mom on board. Also - plugged in the iPhone, punched in an address, and the nice lady in the dash gave me turn-by-turn instructions while I listened to Marc Maron. Although this may be the norm nowadays ....

Steve in Manhattan > Funktheduck 09/05/2015 at 18:51

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Only when I parallel park.

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 09/05/2015 at 18:54

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And I should say - the build quality is Toyota-like. Alas, the plastics in the interior resemble those of a Camry as well - you’d expect more for the price.

Jayhawk Jake > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 18:56

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I test drove one and came away impressed. It’s certainly no sports car, but for a normal car the electric torque is pretty exciting

Funktheduck > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 18:57

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Like so?

Steve in Manhattan > Jayhawk Jake 09/05/2015 at 19:39

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Agreed.

Steve in Manhattan > Funktheduck 09/05/2015 at 19:40

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Except my hair is shorter, and I weigh a bit more.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 19:52

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Please do post a full review! I’m strongly considering buying a used one for my wife.

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 21:14

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The problem with a hybrid is the interior is secondary to the power train. That is likely why it is sub quality for the price

Steve in Manhattan > BaconSandwich is tasty. 09/05/2015 at 21:31

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To the best of my ability ...

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 09/05/2015 at 21:43

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I have even heard reviewers complaining about the interior materials used in the Tesla Model S. That should not be the case in a $100K plus car.

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 09/05/2015 at 23:37

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After sitting in a few the Model S seems a bit basic (besides the massive touch screen)

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 09/05/2015 at 23:47

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There was a Tesla dealership on the way here (17N?) - maybe I can hit it on the way home. I’d immediately confess - I am a gearhead, but your cars have no gears. PLEASE LET ME JUST SIT IN ONE!

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 09/06/2015 at 09:10

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They have one around where I live and they are totally fine with people sitting in the car. But it isn't a dealership per say. It is like a mini shop with two cars inside

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 09/06/2015 at 20:01

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Yeah - I think every one is made to order. And damn - my brother-in-law was going to get one, but his accountant said not this year. He was in a 7 series, now drives a 1 series 6M and LOVES it.

Steve in Manhattan > BaconSandwich is tasty. 09/07/2015 at 16:40

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My review is up.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Steve in Manhattan 09/07/2015 at 18:34

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Awesome!