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Originally Posted by fbodfather
then you and I will (I guess) agree to disagree.
Is it a bad business decision? When does that 'decision' get made, ultimately?
Again - if you read my comments, I talk about many different 'disciplines' in terms of powertrains. If gas goes to $5 a gallon or above, is it a bad decision? (remember - in most places of the country - recharging a Volt at night costs less than $2.00 to travel up to 40 miles......) Based on a cost analysis, the Cruze Eco is a much better buy than a Prius. Does that mean that Toyota was wrong for making the Prius?
(....and also don't discount the picture that Tom Henry posted.....)
As the old adage goes: "The opera ain't over 'til the fat lady sings" - I don't think she's even in her outfit yet - let alone ready to sing.......
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How is it cheaper with a cost Analysis then a Prius? They are rated at like 50 MPG combine and start at less than 24k before any tax breaks. That IS a huge difference and realistically the time it would take to make up the difference in purchase price (and additional interest if you took out a loan for it) is far longer that anyone will probably kep one of these throw away appliances. Cruze to prius, the price difference IS MUCH closer , within what 3k compared to 17k? Not a good point for the Volt.........