What's up all?
I have an extended test drive scheduled for Friday with a 2017 Premier. I'd say my expectations going in from a size and cargo utility perspective are well managed, as my wife and I owned a 2015 Fit before we traded it in after my son was born. I'm expecting more overall room and space vs the Fit, but I'm unsure on how much more. I have no idea what to expect as it relates to performance. From everything I've read and having a Readers Digest version functional understanding of EVs, I suspect it'll be a complately new driving experience. Currently I'm leasing a 2015 Durango R/T, which I'll be trading in (first child born, owned a Fit, irrational fears of getting t-boned, traded it in for big SUV with AWD). I'm drawn to the Bolt for a couple of reasons. I think the technology, engineering, and range are flat out impressive. My home has a 120/240 50 amp outside hookup from the previous owner who owned an RV, so the ability to charge at home without concern draws me in as well. Also, my home is connected to a whole house natural gas generator, so even if the grid lost power, my ability to charge wouldn't be affected. And of course the tax benefits are appealing combined with the $240/month gas savings.
I do have some reservations, the biggest being the real world residual of this car in 3/4 years .I'm concerned technology in three years may hurt the future value of the Bolt; for this reason I'm thinking a lease may be the way to go. Mechanical issues aren't really something I worry about with a new car under warranty, but the car I'm testing has been sitting around for a while I suspect and I have concerns with what down-the-road damage this could've caused (I don't get the impression from the dealer that it's been routinely charged). Another thing that worries me is the fluctuation in range from season to season. This winter has been BIBLICAL. There was a three week stretch in late December to January where the windchill didn't get above 0 and we had 5-6 day stretches of negative degree weather.
If anyone has advice, comments, or question, I'm all ears; I'm not sure if there are other things I should be considering with potential ownership.
Best case scenario is this car works from a practicality standpoint (car seat, two adults, dog at times, stroller, room for additional carry-ons) and the dealer is willing to play ball.
Thanks for taking the time to read/comment,
Mark
I have an extended test drive scheduled for Friday with a 2017 Premier. I'd say my expectations going in from a size and cargo utility perspective are well managed, as my wife and I owned a 2015 Fit before we traded it in after my son was born. I'm expecting more overall room and space vs the Fit, but I'm unsure on how much more. I have no idea what to expect as it relates to performance. From everything I've read and having a Readers Digest version functional understanding of EVs, I suspect it'll be a complately new driving experience. Currently I'm leasing a 2015 Durango R/T, which I'll be trading in (first child born, owned a Fit, irrational fears of getting t-boned, traded it in for big SUV with AWD). I'm drawn to the Bolt for a couple of reasons. I think the technology, engineering, and range are flat out impressive. My home has a 120/240 50 amp outside hookup from the previous owner who owned an RV, so the ability to charge at home without concern draws me in as well. Also, my home is connected to a whole house natural gas generator, so even if the grid lost power, my ability to charge wouldn't be affected. And of course the tax benefits are appealing combined with the $240/month gas savings.
I do have some reservations, the biggest being the real world residual of this car in 3/4 years .I'm concerned technology in three years may hurt the future value of the Bolt; for this reason I'm thinking a lease may be the way to go. Mechanical issues aren't really something I worry about with a new car under warranty, but the car I'm testing has been sitting around for a while I suspect and I have concerns with what down-the-road damage this could've caused (I don't get the impression from the dealer that it's been routinely charged). Another thing that worries me is the fluctuation in range from season to season. This winter has been BIBLICAL. There was a three week stretch in late December to January where the windchill didn't get above 0 and we had 5-6 day stretches of negative degree weather.
If anyone has advice, comments, or question, I'm all ears; I'm not sure if there are other things I should be considering with potential ownership.
Best case scenario is this car works from a practicality standpoint (car seat, two adults, dog at times, stroller, room for additional carry-ons) and the dealer is willing to play ball.
Thanks for taking the time to read/comment,
Mark