![]() Sadly I don't expect things to "last like they used to" b/c the world we live in today is gearing more and more for planned obsolescence (just look at integrated led light fixtures that can't be switched out when they burn up on a ceiling fan. More people take to the street to voice negativity than positivity on most things in life I find. I also know that if you spend enough time in forums you can find just about enough negative information to really skew your judgement on anything. Thankfully I am handy and can do a lot of my own work. Those are the main issues I came across doing my research. Shift to park would be a DIY, thankfully I am handy and its pretty simple barring getting the part. Well the biggest one I have seen is the BECM which is a roll of the dice. I love the style of Audi but they just don't look good in the shop all the time LOL. I Always loved those audi wagons myself but after the quattro went out in my 1898 A4 I couldn't stomach the constant repairs anymore. So it'll probably be the one to go along with the convertible. ![]() But I think your right the s40 won't really fetch me any more money than it will at this point. I will be selling my 95 325i convertible this year come summer. I want to do the Polestar flash on the wagon ECU just for even more fun and then it will be pulling the same numbers as my C30. The wagon is so practical, like HELLA practical, and its also the dogs car so its staying (it's also the unicorn of the bunch). Cams, suspension, timing, tires, haldex service etc. The s40 is the least practical and least "fun" of the bunch but I have just done all the MAJOR repairs. Looking forward to many years of motoring in this "new to me" car and many less stops at the gas pump. ![]() I would love to hear what everyone else has to say about long term ownership or general thoughts. All that seems to make the Volt one of the most efficient choices I could find with out having to restrict myself with range. Parts from what I can tell are going to be pretty cheap (barring a full battery replacement). There is no need to install expensive home chargers in the house, just a standard outlet will do for overnight charging. Do I have to plug in my phone to a cord for carplay, sure but who cares really. There is a host of tech in these cars that is still relevant today (adaptive cruise, parking sensors all over, back up camera, parallel park assist, emergency braking, lane keeping, etc). The cost for a used Volt with low miles is easily 20k or less depending on the options. That said a used second generation Volt makes so much sense for so many people I would imagine. I am self admittedly a Volvo fanatic first Second to Fords, so Chevy is usually never on the top of the list. As it stands now I think my next fill up is weeks away!!! I fancy myself a car guy but somehow the Volt fell off the map in my mind. I am able to go most weeks with out hardly ever switching over to gas. I recently bought a Chevy Volt used for my daily driver and I am surprised at what a gem of a car these are.
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