daves87rs

Sounds like a long Vacation for my Dad.... And yes, I heard the Volts will be getting their first REBATES soon.....GM is trying to figure out how much right now.

Also jeers on price..

Too new for me..

Heck no.

Nice!

Hate the color...like the car...

Damn...that car is not far from me...I should check it out!

It is different....

Hmmm....

Notice that the people they are referring to as not wanting cars can best be described as the "Trendy Urban Douche" subset of the Millennials, completely leaving out the suburban ones and the country ones. The last paragraph I quoted is really the heart of the matter. Given that the job prospects of young people aren't that hot, does it really make financial sense to spend money on a vehicle you don't really want, can't afford and that everyone from the banks to the insurance companies is going to make as expensive for you to own as possible? From this article: http://money.cnn.com...dex.htm?iid=EAL This leaves two options. 1. Society stops clamping down on the nuts of the youth at every opportunity. 2. Auto makers make vehicles that even disaffected youth want to buy despite all the financial drawbacks. Let's look at vehicles that were aimed at youth and failed to catch on: Honda element Pontiac Aztec Dodge Caliber/Nitro Now let's look at what has caught on with youth at various points in time: Ford Mustang Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvair (There are others, I'm just listing three of each off the top of my head.) So what do the vehicles that flopped with youth have in common and what do they vehicles that were/are popular with youth have in common? And very true. And the bus systems really suck here. So they have two options: Walk/bum a ride, or have their parents drive them around. So guess what I see? Quite a few Cavaliers, Focuses, Escorts out there still going, driven by high school/college kids. In this case, new cars might be more of an issue than new cars. Add to the fact the media issues and safety and rising gas prices, and it makes it even harder to make it fun and affordable......

+1

Love the glow!

Loving this quote as well. And so very true, the way I see it. You're not the only one who likes simple. If I consider a new car. (we'll see), I'm looking for a simple base Cruze (LS) or Avenger. I'll simply add the options myself if and when I need them.( Not a big fan the the Cruze's alloys expect the LTZ) Don't need a nav since I have a tom tom. I can always find better aftermarket wheels and tires. And so on. Besides, what's the fun if you can't make it personal? I'm also in debate over a cute ute for the family-I'm more than willing to do all the "updates" on a higher mileage Escape, Liberty, Nox, or CRV (yes, I said honda). I just can't see spending 25k+ for a new one.... Even my current cars are on the basic side. My wife , even at near 9 years old, is still happy with her 2003 Cavalier. It takes her everywhere with no problems, and she would rather have that car payment for other things. I'm just going to run my Cobalt into the ground as the commuter car anyways.... Heck, if/when I pick up that better job, there might even be some upgrades. Not too crazy, as we watch our money around here....

I think dfelt is focusing too much on the generation itself, and not the issue at hand here. While he does have the right to his opinion (and I can respect that), I'm really digging the insight in the article. Besides, it's hard to hit one generation when it is a problem for society in general (put down the damn phone! lol)

Nope!

Some good points there...

That front end looks like it is going to eat me...

barn

Cash on the hood is good...

Wow.....

Call me old fashioned, but I like all the light I can get...

Ummm...

Dare I say I agree with both of you (Camino &hyper) Some good valid points there. All I can say at this point is that I hope the EV improvements come quickly......

Only if I had the space....

I would assume pretty much the same.... They lack one problem at the moment-price. Watch the price drop, and watch them sell. If I get get a Volt for the price of a well loaded Cruze-I'd be all over it. The Tech simply needs to get out there.... That's just the most immediate problem. Can I safely assume the gas station idea here?