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Two Priuses vs One Volt?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by zenMachine, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    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...
     
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  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    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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    #2 john1701a, Jul 8, 2008
  3. Jiipa

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    How can you compare the volt to anything? The volt does not exist!
     
    #3 Jiipa, Jul 8, 2008
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    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    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.
     
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    Won't the Hybrid Tahoe save GM?
     
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    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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  8. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    I'd rather own two Prii because.....they exist and I can drive them.
     
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    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.
     
    #9 Godiva, Jul 8, 2008
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