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Like no other car I've ever driven...
ejecea, 01/13/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned Volt #3219 since July 2011 and cannot say enough about it. It is the very definition of under promise/over deliver. I drove away in my Volt without previously having a test drive and I was immediately shocked at the sheer power and torque. It far surpassed my expectations. At 42 years old, I've driven everything from a modified 69 Camero to a $250,000.00 Porsche GT2, and I can say that the Volt is just as much FUN to drive! Really! The instant torque is addictive. While driving it home through Wyoming, I simply couldn't keep the car under 90 mph. OH Yeah... the Bose sound system totally ROCKS, and the heater (which really matters in Montana) is awesome.
Really? No Spare tire at all?
Dave, 11/30/2015
updated 06/15/2016
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2012 Chevy Volt with 34K miles about 9 months ago. I continue to love the ability to drive around town with zero emissions, and yet not be tethered to a power source for longer drives. I did not realize when I purchased the car that there is no spare at all. I feel good that I have the power to reinflate tires, and I purchased a major brand of tire sealant to keep in the car rather than get the air compressor gunked up, but they should really upgrade the design to include even a doughnut tire in the case of emergency. I've had one issue with the car not "starting" when I pushed the button. Screens showed it initializing, but it never would complete the process (not showing how many miles left on the charge was my first indication, not moving when put in drive was the second). Had it towed to the nearest dealer who did a "reset". They reported they didn't know what the issue was, or if the reset fixed the problem, but the car has performed well for the last three months. I rationalize that I've had issues in the past with standard cars starting, so the fact I can't hear the nature of the problem should not cause this to rate worse than it really was. I've driven 200,000 miles over the last few years without a flat, so it isn't a game changer, but I don't like being in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, and know I can't change the tire.
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Easy to maintain and fun to drive.
Larry Coleman, 05/28/2017
updated 05/30/2018
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Over engineered and a bargain on the used market. I recently drove to Las Vegas and back from St. Louis. I had no way to charge once I left St. Louis. I was by myself and in no particular hurry to get there. I was in "mountain mode" for the entire trip and in "cruise control" on 60 mph. I traveled about 3300 miles and averaged 42.5 MPG almost exclusively using the generator engine. I have not had an issue with this car since since I purchased it used in May 2017. I am retired and I never put gasoline in it back here in St. Louis as I make only short trips. I use the charger that came with it in my garage when I get back and that gives me about 40 miles of range. I have only the highest praise for my Volt and it is a joy to drive.
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I Love My Volt - 2012
ampeater, 01/26/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned. It looks good, handles well and is incredibly inexpensive to drive. 6,500 miles and 41 gallons of gas - only because I drove it to FL from MI. 42.5 mpg on the way down using gas. I drive it typically under 30 miles per day and usually have 39-40 miles of battery available when I start in the morning. So unless I need to go more than 40 miles, I don't use any gas. I plug the car into my 110v house system at 8:00 at night and it's fully charged in 10 hrs (6 am). The price of the car is too high unless the tax rebate continues, but I plan to keep it as long as I can (8-10 yrs).
Volt performance excellent
craigrc53, 03/06/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I live in North Dakota and have 4000 miles on my Volt in 2 1/2 months of ownership. I warm my car before leaving home in the AM and at night before leaving the office. It is nice and warm when I get in it for my drive to or from work. Of the 4000 well over 1/2 are highway miles. My overall mileage including warm up and highway miles is about 60 MPG. No other car on the market will perform at that level and certainly not with the solid ride, quiet interior, great sound system and at least to my taste, good looks. I expect my overall gas mileage to climb significantly as warmer weather approaches and I have fewer long trips and, as a result, will have a higher percentage of elecectric mi