Originally Posted by
HybridSS
Even if it was 12 years to break even....you would have consumed 1/10th of the gasoline/oil as the corrola/civic. That would factor in to my purchase. Then you have to think about what the price of fuel may be in 8 years
In uncertain times like these, the environmental concerns takes a back seat while the initial cost and potential savings will take the wheel to drive the success of a car like the Volt. I'm sure there will be people that buy this car because its "good for the environment" but will that be enough to make this car profitable for GM? Us Americans are hooked on the instant gratification in the products we buy, especially if we are paying a premium on it. No one wants to wait 8+ years to feel like they just started saving money over buying a conventional vehicle.