Yes, yes. I know about Gen 2 options and features. You're entirely missing my question: Will the Gen 2 leave me stranded alongside the road, or have they got the various issues sorted out? That's all I really want to know.
Hans.
Hans.
Should i trade my Gen 1 for a Gen 2?
I have a 2015, and it's been a great car. Just a couple of issues (water leak due to a pinch weld lacking sealer, and a dash rattle...), but nothing serious and nothing involving the drivetrain. However, I'm thinking about trading up. Reasons?
1. Gen 2 more power. Gen 1 can't pull a greased string out of a hen's ass. I realize Gen 2 only an increment better, but anything will help in this area.
2. Appearance. Gen 1 homely, especially from a side view. Back end not too bad, though.
3. EV range. Although Gen 1 has been adequate for my use case.
But my concern: The Gen 2 seems to have more service bulletins than the space shuttle. Are these issues being resolved? Any decent evidence that late production 2017's have the kinks worked out?
I don't want a car that will live in the dealer's service department, nor do I want to sit roadside waiting for AAA to pick me up.
Hans.
1. Gen 2 more power. Gen 1 can't pull a greased string out of a hen's ass. I realize Gen 2 only an increment better, but anything will help in this area.
2. Appearance. Gen 1 homely, especially from a side view. Back end not too bad, though.
3. EV range. Although Gen 1 has been adequate for my use case.
But my concern: The Gen 2 seems to have more service bulletins than the space shuttle. Are these issues being resolved? Any decent evidence that late production 2017's have the kinks worked out?
I don't want a car that will live in the dealer's service department, nor do I want to sit roadside waiting for AAA to pick me up.
Hans.
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Hi, and again, thanks. Yes, good policy to pay attention to lights, messages, recalls, etc. But my Gen 1 has had no lights, messages, recalls, etc. Even if a Gen 2 doesn't leave me stranded, I don't want to make a hobby of attending to warning messages and carrying every conceivable emergency tool. I just want to drive it and not fuss with it. I don't want to have to use AAA. Gen 1 is working just fine, but I would trade up to the Gen 2 if I had some idea if it's reliability is similar.
Hans.
Hans.
My 2017 Volt has never left me stranded. I make a point to pay attention to any warning lights or error messages should they occur. I attend to any recall notices or TSBs promptly. I carry a spare tire, jack and tire changing tools. I have OnStar emergency roadside assistance should I need a tow. What else would I need? You won't find a written guarantee that a given car won't develop a problem but you can be prepared for the most likely contingencies.
My last vehicle, a 2011 Ford Fusion never left me stranded but I am pretty sure my Ford tried to kill me a few times; loss of power steering due to a bad power steering unit, loss of power while on the highway due to bad throttle body.
OK, thanks.
Good to hear your Gen 2 working fine so far.
Hopefully all the early Gen 2 gremlins have been rectified in the latest builds, but you never know. I mean, note how they haven't improved the Gen 1 coolant sensor replacement part. (FWIW, I have the WOT replacement piece, but have yet to install it.)
I think I just might pull the trigger. It's kind of silly from a $ and cents standpoint, as the 2015 has been a nice car. Will likely cost nearly $20k to replace, but, hey, you can't take it with you. My last few cars I had kept over 10 years each, so replacing after just a year (bought the 2015 used...) will be a first for me. But I can better take advantage of the tax benefit this year, not next - so that is also a consideration.
Hans.
Good to hear your Gen 2 working fine so far.
Hopefully all the early Gen 2 gremlins have been rectified in the latest builds, but you never know. I mean, note how they haven't improved the Gen 1 coolant sensor replacement part. (FWIW, I have the WOT replacement piece, but have yet to install it.)
I think I just might pull the trigger. It's kind of silly from a $ and cents standpoint, as the 2015 has been a nice car. Will likely cost nearly $20k to replace, but, hey, you can't take it with you. My last few cars I had kept over 10 years each, so replacing after just a year (bought the 2015 used...) will be a first for me. But I can better take advantage of the tax benefit this year, not next - so that is also a consideration.
Hans.
I own both. Gen 2 is a worthy upgrade imo. Both generations have been reliable for me thus far. I have 23k miles on the gen 2 and haven't had a single hiccup. The gen 1 (53k miles) has been flawless until two weeks ago when it developed a clicking noise from the left front wheel. They're replacing the driver side axle this week under the powertrain warranty. I'd trade in the gen 1 for a 2nd gen 2, but I'm wanting to go full BEV on the next vehicle and I'm waiting for GM to offer ACC and Moonroof options for the Bolt.
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