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Oracle Porn · 05-14-2014, 05:27 PM

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really?

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 05:32 PM

**********, did you check out the new cruze clean turbo diesel? I know we all bust each other's chops around here but you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not taking a close look at that car.

By many accounts, it's real tough to stay in full electric mode in that Volt, which means gas mileage plummets the instant that gas engine fires up, and as soon as it's on, it will kick in to assist the electric motors. all by design. So best averages show the VOlt gets ~60mpg equivalent.

the volt stickers for $38K+

The new clean diesel engines are the latest technology, and it's impressive. The turbo clkean diesel in the new cruze get 67mpg, besting the Volt.

The clean diesel version stickers for $22k

really, get it instead.

SilentKnight · 05-14-2014, 05:37 PM

And how many days was it -9C in Montreal this past winter?

I'd seriously look at electric options myself - if I lived much more southern.

2MuchMark · 05-14-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by georgeyw

Ahh yes, forgot about that, batterys LOVE the cold weather

Oh, and this:

Please - keep trying to prove to me that I've made a mistake.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

And how many days was it -9C in Montreal this past winter?

I'd seriously look at electric options myself - if I lived much more southern.

is this in regards to my suggestion? I have no idea since I live in LA and have no concept of temperatures under 66f. I know diesels want a warm block to start up, I wonder if these new clean diesels are the same?

2MuchMark · 05-14-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oracle Porn

vs

really?

Of course. Tesla Rocks. I want I want I want, but but but. Would rather settle for a Volt AND buy a house, then just buy a Telsa. Been wanting one of these forever.

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

**********, did you check out the new cruze clean turbo diesel? I know we all bust each other's chops around here but you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not taking a close look at that car.

By many accounts, it's real tough to stay in full electric mode in that Volt, which means gas mileage plummets the instant that gas engine fires up, and as soon as it's on, it will kick in to assist the electric motors. all by design. So best averages show the VOlt gets ~60mpg equivalent.

the volt stickers for $38K+

The new clean diesel engines are the latest technology, and it's impressive. The turbo clkean diesel in the new cruze get 67mpg, besting the Volt.

The clean diesel version stickers for $22k

really, get it instead.

I considered it, but still prefer Electric.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

I considered it, but still prefer Electric.

Cars are mostly an emotional purchase.

SilentKnight · 05-14-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

is this in regards to my suggestion? I have no idea since I live in LA and have no concept of temperatures under 66f. I know diesels want a warm block to start up, I wonder if these new clean diesels are the same?

Well, kinda.

It was in reply to (I think) Mark mentioning the batteries only work above 15F - below that it's all the combustion engine.

And given the long, frigid winter we're just emerging from...there's a LOT of months that the electric motor wouldn't be utilized.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Well, kinda.

It was in reply to (I think) Mark mentioning the batteries only work above 15F - below that it's all the combustion engine.

And given the long, frigid winter we're just emerging from...there's a LOT of months that the electric motor wouldn't be utilized.

That brings up a good point.

**********, how do you figure you'll calculate the energy costs of driving this car? It seems difficult enough to figure it out but factoring in cold, just curious

georgeyw · 05-14-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

Oh, and this:

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Please - keep trying to prove to me that I've made a mistake.

So pictures of these cars in the snow proves they are able to function normally?

Since we are taking this route...

Here is proof that man can fly

georgeyw · 05-14-2014, 06:27 PM

*oh and*

Pigs can fly

L-Pink · 05-14-2014, 06:41 PM

2MuchMark · 05-14-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

And how many days was it -9C in Montreal this past winter?

I'd seriously look at electric options myself - if I lived much more southern.

According to weatherstats.ca :

http://montreal.weatherstats.ca/metr...mperature.html

the average was -10.2c, with the coldest being -27.3c.

Here is some poor guy with his Chevy Volt at -42. Crazy.

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

That brings up a good point.

**********, how do you figure you'll calculate the energy costs of driving this car? It seems difficult enough to figure it out but factoring in cold, just curious

Lol!!! I don't know man..... I just wanna spend less on gas, use more electric... ya dig?

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Originally Posted by georgeyw

So pictures of these cars in the snow proves they are able to function normally?

Since we are taking this route...

Here is proof that man can fly

D'oh! how could I have been so wrong. You're right. Fuck high tech electric. It's chicken and gasoline for me baby, forever and ever.

candyflip · 05-14-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

By many accounts, it's real tough to stay in full electric mode in that Volt, which means gas mileage plummets the instant that gas engine fires up, and as soon as it's on, it will kick in to assist the electric motors. all by design. So best averages show the VOlt gets ~60mpg equivalent.

Wow, that's it? My Prius gets over 50. The ePrius or whatever the fuck they call it, that my buddy drives gets the equivalent of 90mpg.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

Wow, that's it? My Prius gets over 50. The ePrius or whatever the fuck they call it, that my buddy drives gets the equivalent of 90mpg.

If you can drive and keep the car in full electric mode it gets a much much better equivalent but it seems it's extremely hard to do and to add, it's difficult to calculate with these hybrids but yeah, I was surprised too.

Robbie · 05-14-2014, 09:03 PM

Well Mark..you were happy. Then you fucked up and posted about your new car on GFY.

Lesson learned...

Supz · 05-14-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

So, I really love Tesla's, but the price is out of range since we plan to buy a new house this summer, soooo... I am trading in my Camaro for a CHEVY VOLT, and I can't wait! I'll be taking delivery in about a week.

The Volt is a plug-in electric car. The range is about 75 Kilometers but the car has a gas-powered generator that takes over when battery power is depleted. Considering my average commute though, I will rarely if ever have to buy gas for it.

Please email all your republican friends and let them know that the keystone pipeline is no longer necessary. The world is slowly evolving and getting away from smelly, polluting, inefficient gasoline.

Woo!

Thats very 'French Canadian' of you

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie

Well Mark..you were happy. Then you fucked up and posted about your new car on GFY.

Lesson learned...

hah, turnabout is fairplay on gfy. You know the shit he stirs here and has.

SmutHammer · 05-14-2014, 09:16 PM

Its fun to floor my Escalade next to these types of cars. oops, just canceled out your environmental bs

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

Its fun to floor my Escalade next to these types of cars. oops, just canceled out your environmental bs

2MuchMark · 05-14-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

If you can drive and keep the car in full electric mode it gets a much much better equivalent but it seems it's extremely hard to do and to add, it's difficult to calculate with these hybrids but yeah, I was surprised too.

This will actually be a part of the fun for me. In My Camaro, I am always looking at the amount of Litres-per-kilometer, and trying to get it as low as possible by adjusting my driving habits. The car is a standard shift so you get lots of control over this, but its also easy to fuck up too.

For example, if I drive 100 kilometres per hour in 6th gear, it drinks about 8 litres per kilometre. But if I speed up to 140 Kilometres per hour, my usage creeps up to about 11.9 litres per kilometre. Driving 40% faster uses fuel 48% faster. I am assuming the extra 8% is thanks to increased drag, but that would be only a guess.

With a Volt, I'm going to watch it really carefully and try to squeeze out every volt from that battery (haha, I'm such a wit).

I promise to post my results, good or bad, in this thread. If I end up hating my purchase, you know I'll be honest about it.

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Originally Posted by Supz

Thats very 'French Canadian' of you

It is? I don't know about that... It's very hippy / liberal / democratic / tree-huggeree asshole-ish of me for sure, but I don't know if it is French Canadian of me.

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Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

Its fun to floor my Escalade next to these types of cars. oops, just canceled out your environmental bs

If I ever get to hug a polar bear, I'll hug it for you.

2MuchMark · 05-14-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Manson

Regardless of where they are assembled, those are made by an American manufacturer. Just like Honda motorcycles built in Ohio are still Japanese motorcycles.

So why dont you buy a Canadian car?

Well mostly because Canadian electric cars SUCK. Have you seen these things?

http://www.canev.com

But aside from them I don't think any companies in Canada make electric cars... or cars in general. There are lots of assembly plants but the parts come from the US or offshore.

Lots of "American" cars are really made offshore anyway. Buicks for example, contain only about 21% of Candian or American "content" - the rest is all from across the pond.

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I personally have no interest in an electric car as I figure a gas 4 cylinder is cheaper and good enough. Pay extra for electric and then when it does need work either expensive or impossible to fix yourself without melting the neighborhood. If I did consider one doubt I'd do a Volt.

A 4 Cyl is of course really economical. And I think that the Ford Focus is really a great car for the money too (I've rented them a few times when travelling). I was thinking about going for a 4 Cyl but then I thought... nah... lets be high tech here. Let's put my interest / passion to the test... I always shoot my mouth off on GFY about electric cars, and DYNA-MO reminds me that I'm a hypocrite every chance he gets, right? So I'm putting my money where my mouth is.

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Originally Posted by georgeyw

Very sad day, what kind of man sells his Camaro for that woofter car

I know just how you feel. My Camaro is a sexy beast and the exhaust note is sweet, sweet, extra sweet. When I walked into the dealer and said "Hey! Trade?", the sales rep thought I was putting him on. A manager came by and asked me if I was serious. I wonder if I'll be on the 6 o'clock news? (Maybe Collin Farrel will play me in the movie....)

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Originally Posted by georgeyw

Also, it is interesting, the batterys in these cars are part of the problem......

For sure. The battery life still sucks. I wish it was 200 or 300 kilometres range like a Tesla, but oh well...

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Originally Posted by slapass

Check the video on changing a Tesla electric motor. It is nothing. They are the future.

I was the one who posted it. Fucking amazing.

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anyway, it's a fun ride, best of luck

;)

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

according to wiki it's a hybrid:
The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by General Motors

Tomato, Potato...

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Originally Posted by georgeyw

The only sad part is, you traded in your Camaro for a Volt

Good luck with that.

Funny - thats just what Tracy said!

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Gas or electric. No matter what - you live in Montreal...home to the worst drivers on the planet.

Enjoy the new car, though. Hope you like it.

Every driver here, EVERY driver here, is fucked in the head for sure. But thanks!

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Yea that's it. The fact you are bragging about trading a pretty cool car for a slow boring piece of shit has nothing to do with our comments..

See, that's the thing... to me, I think my Camaro is boring. I used to love this kind of car, but now, I just don't. I read Pop-sci and love new tech. I look at the Camaro and other gas cars and I see shiny gadgets around OLD tech. I think getting better gas milage is "more fun" than beating some kid-clown and his mustang in a quarter mile race.

But its actually not a slow car. Don't forget that EV's have max torque starting at 0 RPM's, but a gas car has to get up to about 4000-6000 RPM's to hit max torque. Also, a Gas car takes time to push gas and air into the cylinders, explode it, and convert that energy to forward momentum, while an EV's forward momentum is instant.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 10:30 PM

so what color did you get? that silver looks good. It's a good looking design too. It's not swoopy like the Tesla but it does have style, sharper lines.

dyna mo · 05-14-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

A 4 Cyl is of course really economical. And I think that the Ford Focus is really a great car for the money too (I've rented them a few times when travelling). I was thinking about going for a 4 Cyl but then I thought... nah... lets be high tech here.

Is that the one with the ecoboost engine? That's an impressive high-tech little mill.

2MuchMark · 05-17-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

so what color did you get? that silver looks good. It's a good looking design too. It's not swoopy like the Tesla but it does have style, sharper lines.

Done!

They found a silver one, fully loaded, in eastern Quebec. I ordered it but won't find out until Monday if its still available. If it is, I should have it in a few days. Will post pics.

Can't wait!

SilentKnight · 05-17-2014, 02:56 PM

Mark - what size is the combustion engine in the Volt? (too lazy to look it up here, lol).

The wife and I recently bought a pair of Kia's - a Serento AWD SUV and an Optima EX luxury...both with the 2.4L GDI motor and the active ECO tech. So we've been trying to compare our mileage (hers being the larger and heavier SUV...she's not getting the fuel economy I'm getting so far in the Optima).

2MuchMark · 05-17-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Mark - what size is the combustion engine in the Volt? (too lazy to look it up here, lol).

The wife and I recently bought a pair of Kia's - a Serento AWD SUV and an Optima EX luxury...both with the 2.4L GDI motor and the active ECO tech. So we've been trying to compare our mileage (hers being the larger and heavier SUV...she's not getting the fuel economy I'm getting so far in the Optima).

The "Engine Range Extender" as they call it is a 1.4L I4 DOHC.

2MuchMark · 05-27-2014, 08:23 PM

Update!!

I really wish I had done this last year... check this out.

So I picked the options I wanted and the price came to just over $40,000, minus the following:

- $8500.00 Credit from Quebec Government.
- $750.00 GM Loyalty Credit
- $1500.00 GM Loyalty Credit (Tracy drives a Pontiac Vibe from 2002 or so)
- $2200.00 GM Credit because Tracy's company sells materials to GM.
- $1000.00 EV Charger installation credit from Quebec.
- $250.00 Credit for Gas
- $10.00 - Free electricity

That is $14,210.00 in freebies, plus free cargo cover woohoo!!

I am picking up the Chevy Volt on Wednesday afternoon, and I can't freaking wait.

In honour of you, Dyna Mo, I gunned the gas and did a cool smokey burn-out, but now I feel bad. Should I send a check to Al Gore or something?

Pics soon!

2MuchMark · 05-28-2014, 05:40 PM

Done!!! I picked it up today and LOVE IT. Not that anyone cares...

Seth Manson · 05-28-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

Not that anyone cares...

SilentKnight · 05-28-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

Done!!! I picked it up today and LOVE IT. Not that anyone cares...

Honestly, congrats.

New cars are always fun.

I'm still settling in to my new Optima EX lux.

P.S. - I'd walk before driving another GM product again. But don't let that curb your enthusiasm. ;)

dyna mo · 05-28-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

Update!!

In honour of you, Dyna Mo, I gunned the gas and did a cool smokey burn-out, but now I feel bad. Should I send a check to Al Gore or something?

Pics soon!

nice, I know you lolled too.

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Originally Posted by **********

Done!!! I picked it up today and LOVE IT. Not that anyone cares...

hey, congrats man, a new ride is a new ride. And if you had posted at least 1 pic, I would have let you slide, but no pics? wtf!

SilentKnight · 05-28-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

And if you had posted at least 1 pic, I would have let you slide, but no pics? wtf!

He'd have posted a pic - but the cam batteries died and the Volt refuses to timeshare the power outlet.

Rochard · 05-28-2014, 07:22 PM

You guys are all ragging on him... Someone said it best above - buying a car is an emotional purchase. And nothing is going to change that.

I can't imagine why you want to go from a Carmaro to a Chevy Volt, but good for you.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,293	**********, did you check out the new cruze clean turbo diesel? I know we all bust each other's chops around here but you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not taking a close look at that car. By many accounts, it's real tough to stay in full electric mode in that Volt, which means gas mileage plummets the instant that gas engine fires up, and as soon as it's on, it will kick in to assist the electric motors. all by design. So best averages show the VOlt gets ~60mpg equivalent. the volt stickers for $38K+ The new clean diesel engines are the latest technology, and it's impressive. The turbo clkean diesel in the new cruze get 67mpg, besting the Volt. The clean diesel version stickers for $22k really, get it instead.

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SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	Mark - what size is the combustion engine in the Volt? (too lazy to look it up here, lol). The wife and I recently bought a pair of Kia's - a Serento AWD SUV and an Optima EX luxury...both with the 2.4L GDI motor and the active ECO tech. So we've been trying to compare our mileage (hers being the larger and heavier SUV...she's not getting the fuel economy I'm getting so far in the Optima).

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