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Conservative By Nature...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

May 30, 2013 07:52 PM

      It has been a year since I purchased a Chevy Volt and the love affair continues. Not only is it a stylish looking vehicle, but has plenty of room in the boot for my inspection equipment.
      I often get into conversations with customers or passer-by's about my thoughts. I muse, "I am conservative by nature. Politically, I am independent.
        When I tell folks that I am averaging over 300 MPG for the life of the vehicle, jaws drop followed by, "That's insane!"
      I am still running on the tank I purchased over 6 weeks ago. I am averaging right at 416 MPG on this tank. If you are thinking that is insane mileage, you are right! I love the my Independence from the pump!

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Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Michael, this is not a highway car right? Amazing car with that kind of return.

May 30, 2013 08:31 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Ginny, Yes, this is a highway car. I drive it on the express ways here in this area all the time. It can do 90.

May 30, 2013 08:42 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Michael, you make a good case for your vehicle! Especially that you enjoy driving it! Enjoy your day!

May 30, 2013 09:04 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

With the mileage you must put on, this is a pretty smart investment and patriotic as well.

May 30, 2013 09:41 PM

Fred Hernden, CMI

Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque area Master Inspector

They are very stylish, I didn't know they got THAT good of mileage though... that is awesome!

May 30, 2013 11:13 PM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

We bought a Highlander Hybrid several years ago and it has been nothing but a disappointment gas mileage wise. EPA estimated 28-30 mpg and we get 23 mpg.

Glad yours is working out for you.

May 30, 2013 11:38 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I admire you for the freedom from the pump.....I hope BMW makes a "cool" looking eco car soon LOL!

May 30, 2013 11:57 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Michael.

Yes, this insane with the amount of mileage you can get. So why are the car manufacturers even building any other cars?

Have a great day in the Brentwood area.

Best, Clint McKie

May 31, 2013 12:22 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael that is insame. How many miles can you go before charging the battery, and is charging the battery any problem on trips?

May 31, 2013 04:29 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

That is indeed great information. I have a client that purchased a Tesla and loves it.

May 31, 2013 10:37 AM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Michael - I didn't even think that that kind of mileage was even possible in a manufactured vehicle.

Jun 01, 2013 05:30 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael,

Sounds like a winner to me! What is the cost of the battery when you have to replace it?

Jun 01, 2013 10:22 PM

Donald Hester

NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA

NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Michael, That is awesome. Make my 17 mpg's look really bad. I wonder how it would do with all the mountain driving I do?

Jun 02, 2013 12:31 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Once you purchase that Tesla, be sure to post a video of it right here!!!!

Jun 02, 2013 03:12 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Michael .....Aimee would love one of these ...her Dad also ....Thanks!

Have a great night in Nashville!

Jun 02, 2013 10:25 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael,

You're a very smart man. People would be wise to listen to what you have to say.

It's good to know you still feel good about your decision and that you haven't changed your mind about performance.

I understand about the need to buy a vehicle that accommodates your needs. Finding the right car that had the back seats to fold down for my Real Estate signs was a challenge.

All the best to you!

Jun 02, 2013 07:05 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

My brother has a friend who has an electric car, baby blue, very stylish, lot of leg room and he also likes his independence from the gas station.

Jun 08, 2013 02:37 PM

Carmela Jacobs

Carmela Realty - Westlake Village, CA

Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor

Michael,

I will definitely consider going electric on a future purchase of a car. Thanks for providing the info.., it sounds like you bought yourself a great care.

Here's to a lifetime of savings!

Best

Jul 11, 2013 04:00 AM

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc

Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

This car has been a lot of entertainment for you, It's a challenge to see how long you can go before you have to put gas in it.

Aug 05, 2013 10:30 PM

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc

Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

I on the other hand, enjoy putting gas in my car, it usually means I've been busy showing homes. When it's slow, that 5 miles to the office every day doesn't require a lot, so I've gone almost a month before having to stop for gas, lately it's been twice a week. I like twice a week a lot better.

Aug 05, 2013 10:39 PM