The new Bolt in the wild...

[JeffKeryk]

Costco had the new Bolt parked at the store entrance. It's bigger and I'm sure has better electrics starting with the battery. While not for me, I'm sure this EV will sell very well and owners will love 'em. Under $27 large for this one... Plus the governor's tax, of course... And registration. And road use.

Wonder if I could get it sideways....

 

[Quattro Pete]

Front and back look pretty good, but the side profile seems very generic.

C&D ranked it best in electric subcompact SUV category, ahead of Nissan Leaf and Volvo EX30.

 

[dogememe]

It's not selling well at all. One simple reason... for just a few grand more you can get the bigger, more comfortable Equinox EV, also brand new. Otherwise the new Bolt is great.

 

[dishdude]

That could be my next car!

 

[dogememe]

That could be my next car!

I mean I'd be down to get one next year but it bothers me that wireless charging pad, 360 cam, are not standard, and still no phone as a key.

 

[Quattro Pete]

for just a few grand more you can get the bigger, more comfortable Equinox EV, also brand new.

And Ioniq 5 as well, I think.

 

[bdcardinal]

How is the Executive Member lounge in that Costco?

 

[JeffKeryk]

It's not selling well at all. One simple reason... for just a few grand more you can get the bigger, more comfortable Equinox EV, also brand new. Otherwise the new Bolt is great.

My neighbors just got a gorgeous Lex RZ350e Premium FWD for $37K. The refresh makes it a better EV, rated at 300 mile range. A freakin' steal for such a beautiful ride.

 

[JeffKeryk]

How is the Executive Member lounge in that Costco?

They kicked me out for smokin'. What's a poor boy to do? Sheesh.

 

[dishdude]

My neighbors just got a gorgeous Lex RZ350e Premium FWD for $37K. The refresh makes it a better EV, rated at 300 mile range. A freakin' steal for such a beautiful ride.

New?

 

[JeffKeryk]

New?

Yes. Let's just say I have an in at at Putnam Lexus in Redwood City.
Kinda like this one...

 

[Ed_Flecko]

In my personal experience, buying a vehicle at Costco is no "bargain". It's all smoke, mirrors, red-tape; i.e. show my stupid Costco card at the Dealership before they show you the Top Super Duper, Dean Wormer Double Secret Probation Costco price, yada, yada.

I went to my local Toyota dealer and negotiated a better price and drove my Tacoma home.

Ed

 

[JeffKeryk]

In my personal experience, buying a vehicle at Costco is no "bargain". It's all smoke, mirrors, red-tape; i.e. show my stupid Costco card at the Dealership before they show you the Top Super Duper, Dean Wormer Double Secret Probation Costco price, yada, yada.

I went to my local Toyota dealer and negotiated a better price and drove my Tacoma home.

Ed

In many cases, this is true. People like the Costco sales model, because they don't trust or like dealerships. Depending on a vehicle's demand, Costco can be beat. My neighbor's across the street beat Costco on a Honda CR-V EXL. A few phone calls and/or emails can net you a sweet deal.

 

[alarmguy]

Costco had the new Bolt parked at the store entrance. It's bigger and I'm sure has better electrics starting with the battery. While not for me, I'm sure this EV will sell very well and owners will love 'em. Under $27 large for this one... Plus the governor's tax, of course... And registration. And road use.

Wonder if I could get it sideways....
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it’s not bigger than the old Bolt EUV
Good deal for $26,000 and change if you want a small EV !

 

[Gradient]

Yes. Let's just say I have an in at at Putnam Lexus in Redwood City.
Kinda like this one...

Thirty percent off sticker, that's IS a "A freakin' steal".

 

[Trav]

How is the Executive Member lounge in that Costco?

That must be some sort of secret door entrance thing.

 

[fdcg27]

Any serious shopper can easily beat the Costco price.
For around twenty six grand, this little guy would be a very capable steal.

 

[PandaBear]

Honestly, with today's economy car price 26k is Corolla and Civic territory. If you can get a decent EV with long enough range new this is a pretty good deal.

 

[bdcardinal]

They kicked me out for smokin'. What's a poor boy to do? Sheesh.

Is the food court inside or outside? The one 2 blocks from my house is outside.

 

[loneryder]

That must be some sort of secret door entrance thing.

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As an Executive member I've never seen one. Must be for the husbands to relax while the wife shops.