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Originally Posted by RACER X
this is what i'm talkin about
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That was obvious, but the Volt has nothing to do with the original article that was posted.
While the Volt does cost almost $42k, from what I understand that drops to $33,500 once the available federal government "encouragement" is factored in. If I were shopping in that segment I'd still rather take the extra room, extra power, and around $15k in extra money that comes with a Honda Fit. Then again I'd be looking for a car, unlike most Volt buyers who will be looking for a "lifestyle accessory".
On a semi-related note, whoever the rocket scientist was over at GM that decided to spec an engine for the Volt that requires premium gas should get donkey punched every day he/she remains at GM. Their retirement benefits should be tied to continued donkey punching as well. It is a 1.4 liter engine making approximately 80hp. Why should a fairly anemic engine like that require premium?