Mopar Hunter
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Dealership Quotes $30,000 to Replace Battery in a $10,000 Chevrolet Volt
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I will take your word on that about SNOPES. This invoice has exploded social media. In this case it would appear that someone called the dealership to confirm, as like most all of you I have no interest in an EV at the moment. Costs like this are one main reason. In this case there appears to be a reason for the high cost for batteries.
I know it makes for good lively conversation. Just posted the SNOPES response because it seems like their explanation is reasonable. Simple solution would be to call the dealership and confirm if what they report it real.
I don't personally care, just thought I would post something that might explain the ridiculous high parts cost. Cheers.
I know it makes for good lively conversation. Just posted the SNOPES response because it seems like their explanation is reasonable. Simple solution would be to call the dealership and confirm if what they report it real.
I don't personally care, just thought I would post something that might explain the ridiculous high parts cost. Cheers.
Mopar Hunter
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What are EV’s? 
Cost aside, I like how these cars are promoted as if everyone in the country has a driveway and an attached 2 car garage to recharge at home. I'd still like to know how this is supposed to work in more densely populated areas where you're lucky to find a parking space in the first place.
Ricardo
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I wonder if we could swap out the batteries for a complete drive train (front wheel drive would be easiest) and still have everything else work to run the car? Need to check the schematics. I know we could do it for less than 5k
JDmac72chrgr
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Weren't OMNI/HORIZON/TURISMO/RAMPAGE and ,yes, DA RABBIT, played with making them into electric cars (baby truck) back in the 80s??? VAGUELY remember the SIMCA was tinkered with too.
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Every one else's Vehicle?What are EV’s?
Tony Tee
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Blow up that Chevy volt! It will make another great viral video! KABOOM! LOL!
yella71
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Last one out of jersey turn out the lights....
chargervert
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An elastic vagina?What are EV’s?
just from a brief search, the cost on the invoice is for a NEW battery which in no longer being manufactured. You can only get remans now and they are still pricey at $7000
Mopar Hunter
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Cheaper to do a LS swap.
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when will the 'class action' lawsuits begin ?
Capitalism 101/Economics
stupid people falling for the scam, & incentives
don't buy **** you need to be bribed (govt. or other incentives)
to buy
Economics 101/Capitalism
let the market dictate whether it's worth it,
not a govt. scam/mandate or govt. incentives,
reeks of campaign donors (GMs) fleecing/strongarming the candidate,
after the elections
paybacks for corp. donations
& paid for by taxpayers incentive, it's not their money
it never is or they wouldn't do that ****
bottom line is, it's a POS & a bad deal all around
Capitalism 101/Economics
stupid people falling for the scam, & incentives
don't buy **** you need to be bribed (govt. or other incentives)
to buy
Economics 101/Capitalism
let the market dictate whether it's worth it,
not a govt. scam/mandate or govt. incentives,
reeks of campaign donors (GMs) fleecing/strongarming the candidate,
after the elections
paybacks for corp. donations
& paid for by taxpayers incentive, it's not their money
it never is or they wouldn't do that ****
bottom line is, it's a POS & a bad deal all around
JDmac72chrgr
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Can you say "price markup"!!!
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