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Old 05-10-2011, 05:17 PM   #17462
FenwickHockey65
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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h View Post
im just curious if its a false step....my commute from boise to mountain home is 58 miles and i drive that twice a day for 5 days a week and what if i want to take a vacation, buy another car? Im driving at least 75 on the interstate because thats the speed limit here and if i read right someone stated that the gas motor is running above 70mph right? i couldnt agree more about it being a small step but i still think the technology needs to be researched and improved before we even consider this as a replacement just like with every new product that comes out of the factory rushed, its going to have glitches. id rather wait and see how the ultimate hybrid or w/e comes out is, and like fen said you can get a malibu that accelerates as the same rate and still get about the same in mpgs and still be cheaper.
A Malibu doesn't go 40 miles without a single drop of gas.

You're missing the point. The Volt is a commuter car that offers you the flexibility of a longer trip. Most people aren't going to use it as their sole car, although again, it does offer you that flexibility if you want.

Your commute distance is in the minority. For a commute such as yours, the 2013 Malibu ECO or Cruze ECO would be a better fit.
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