Two Priuses vs One Volt?

zenMachine · 07-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Would you rather own 2 Toyota Priuses or 1 Chevy Volt? - TECH.BLORGE.com

Despite GM’s moving price point for the Chevy Volt, it’s becoming clear that it will retail for $40,000 or more. That’s nearly the same price as buying TWO Toyota Priuses. So which scenario makes more sense economically: one Chevy Volt, or two Toyota Priuses? The numbers tell an intriguing story...

john1701a · 07-08-2008, 04:46 PM

What kind of greenwashing nonsense is that? A comparison like that doesn't even any sense.

If on the other hand, someone were to make a sincere effort comparing Volt to an augmented Prius with the same electric capacity, that's entirely different.

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Jiipa · 07-08-2008, 04:49 PM

How can you compare the volt to anything? The volt does not exist!

Sheepdog · 07-08-2008, 04:54 PM

What Gunny said! The volt could be nuclear powered or have warp drive but if they are not built then what good is that?

GM is within 1 year of being in serious risk of chapter 13 anyway. Business analysis by Wall street folks say if GM doesnt pull a bunch of rabbits out of a hat they are toast! Chrysler is in the same boat. Only Ford is safe for now.

Stefx · 07-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Won't the Hybrid Tahoe save GM?

fthorn · 07-08-2008, 08:44 PM

The show car Volt that made its rounds is very nice looking. I'd take one. But I love my 2001 Prius thus far, too.

KayakerNC · 07-08-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

GM is within 1 year of being in serious risk of chapter 13 anyway. Business analysis by Wall street folks say if GM doesnt pull a bunch of rabbits out of a hat they are toast! Chrysler is in the same boat. Only Ford is safe for now.

I think that Chapter 13 is for individuals, GM, as a business, will probably go Chapter 11 (Reorganization) and if that is unsuccessful then onto Chapter 7 (Liquidation).
Scary scenario.

Godiva · 07-08-2008, 09:11 PM

I'd rather own two Prii because.....they exist and I can drive them.

Godiva · 07-08-2008, 09:16 PM

You could buy an A123 for one Prius and increase your electric to 40 miles and still be $10,000 under the price of a Volt.

07-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#1
zenMachine Just another Onionhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,080 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Two Priuses vs One Volt? Would you rather own 2 Toyota Priuses or 1 Chevy Volt? - TECH.BLORGE.com Despite GM’s moving price point for the Chevy Volt, it’s becoming clear that it will retail for $40,000 or more. That’s nearly the same price as buying TWO Toyota Priuses. So which scenario makes more sense economically: one Chevy Volt, or two Toyota Priuses? The numbers tell an intriguing story...

07-08-2008, 04:46 PM	#2
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,553 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? What kind of greenwashing nonsense is that? A comparison like that doesn't even any sense. If on the other hand, someone were to make a sincere effort comparing Volt to an augmented Prius with the same electric capacity, that's entirely different. .

07-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
Jiipa MGySgt USMC (Ret) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 283 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? How can you compare the volt to anything? The volt does not exist!

07-08-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 992 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? What Gunny said! The volt could be nuclear powered or have warp drive but if they are not built then what good is that? GM is within 1 year of being in serious risk of chapter 13 anyway. Business analysis by Wall street folks say if GM doesnt pull a bunch of rabbits out of a hat they are toast! Chrysler is in the same boat. Only Ford is safe for now.

07-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
Stefx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 190 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? Won't the Hybrid Tahoe save GM?

07-08-2008, 08:44 PM	#6
fthorn From gas hog to greenie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 93 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? The show car Volt that made its rounds is very nice looking. I'd take one. But I love my 2001 Prius thus far, too.

07-08-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,024 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? I'd rather own two Prii because.....they exist and I can drive them.

07-08-2008, 09:16 PM	#9
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,024 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Two Priuses vs One Volt? You could buy an A123 for one Prius and increase your electric to 40 miles and still be $10,000 under the price of a Volt.

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