I bought a 2018 Chevy Volt for $17,500 in July. Last week I received a $27k offer for it from Carvana.
I bought a 2018 Chevy Volt for $17,500 in July. Last week I received a $27k offer for it from Carvana.
If there are forums, facebook groups, and dedicated IG accounts... there’s enthusiasts.
I genuinely like the leaf and am considering one to replace my Volt once it's gone out to pasture.
I'm friends with a former service advisor there, and he told me that the loaner for the exotics is supposed to be an Escalade, but there have been times when Rolls Royce owners for a joke request a Hyundai loaner and end up getting it.
“In my world, if there’s a title issue, they call once or twice,” said Brian Kramer, general manager of Germain Toyota of Naples, Fla. “Then, they’re standing outside my office, staring at me until I get off the phone.”
Further: How many Lincoln Continentals are still out there to be had?
As a resident of Florida and person who previously worked for one of the largest auto insurers in the state, judging by this person’s reaction, I can guarantee you that she’s either not insured, or insured with the state minimum liability coverage which will not even begin to pay for the damage on a lambo.
Definitely smooth, comfortable, and so far so good. They have known issues which are generally warrantied - BECM and shift-to-park being the most well known. BECM IIRC is covered by 5 year powertrain and from what I’ve ready is a one-time fix; meanwhile shift-to-park is being covered under 8 yr Voltec warranty, and…
Pre-this market, I’d aim for sticker price as an out-the-door number, and would usually get it.
A few months back when I was looking for a new daily, I actively seeked out a clean low-priced ELR, and nearly got one with 76k miles for $16k. But I ran away after seeing the price of a replacement HV battery.
Already did. They gave me 5 months to get this resolved and promised a 5 month extension if needed. At almost 3 months in, still waiting for the Nevada DMV. Original lienholder already sent a letter of no interest and is being more helpful than they have any right to be for someone who isn't their customer.
Just wanted to add - as someone who purchased an out-of-state lease return a few months back (Nevada car returned in Florida), one thing to keep an eye out as a purchaser of these cars are extended times for DMV transactions to clear. Right now I’m on my second temp tag/a week from requesting a third from the dealer, …
Except one is a luxury EV that no one actually needs, and the other is a vaccine which could mean the literal choice between life and death.
Which is what my daily driver is.