Used Volts are hitting the market now, and my plan when I bought my Prius in 2012 was as soon as this happened, I would buy one.
But I find myself in a conundrum.
I found a 2011 (first model year) with a clean GM service history aside from oil changes & tire rotations with 57,000 miles for $15895. It has every option (BOSE with 30gb hard drive, built in navigation, backup camera) BUT does NOT have heated leather seats. New tires. Powertrain warranty for 100,000 miles/5 years still, and battery warranty. But thats it. GMPP would be on my dime.
I then also found a 2012 GM Certified, still under bumper to bumper warranty + 12 months, 12,000 miles certified warranty with 11,000 miles for $19,000. It has NO options BUT DOES have heated leather seats. I suppose I could add a backup camera (youtube videos on how-to) for about $300 myself.
I drive about 18-20,000 miles per year. Im a techy and I need gadgets. The volt is gadgety enough, but Im afraid i would be really happy with the 2012 with 11,000 miles but find myself losing interest because psychologically I know its stripped down. BUT Im thinking what if I buy the 2011 with 57,000 miles and if I want to upgrade to Volt 2.0 in a few years, I take a huge hit because of the high miles.
If you had to pick one, which one and why?
But I find myself in a conundrum.
I found a 2011 (first model year) with a clean GM service history aside from oil changes & tire rotations with 57,000 miles for $15895. It has every option (BOSE with 30gb hard drive, built in navigation, backup camera) BUT does NOT have heated leather seats. New tires. Powertrain warranty for 100,000 miles/5 years still, and battery warranty. But thats it. GMPP would be on my dime.
I then also found a 2012 GM Certified, still under bumper to bumper warranty + 12 months, 12,000 miles certified warranty with 11,000 miles for $19,000. It has NO options BUT DOES have heated leather seats. I suppose I could add a backup camera (youtube videos on how-to) for about $300 myself.
I drive about 18-20,000 miles per year. Im a techy and I need gadgets. The volt is gadgety enough, but Im afraid i would be really happy with the 2012 with 11,000 miles but find myself losing interest because psychologically I know its stripped down. BUT Im thinking what if I buy the 2011 with 57,000 miles and if I want to upgrade to Volt 2.0 in a few years, I take a huge hit because of the high miles.
If you had to pick one, which one and why?
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