Fully loaded 2011 White Chevrolet Volt 33K miles, warranty through late June.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Premium Description
The time has come to sell my white 2011 Chevrolet Volt: 33,700 miles, fully loaded with all options (rear camera, 17" forged wheels, premium trim package, navigation, DVD, etc.). The original MSRP was $44,695 (which is what I paid; back then, you couldn't get them for less than MSRP).
OVERVIEW:
The car has only had one owner (me). Nobody has ever smoked in the car, no pets have been in the car, and it has only been driven by me and occasionally by my wife. It has been garaged for the entire time we have had it (minus a few nights when we were away, and when we had our driveway paved). I have a policy of not eating food in the car, and keep it clean.
The one drawback is that it has a noticeable dent on the driver's side fender (my wife bumped into a pole in a parking garage in 2011; it is just cosmetic damage). For me, it serves as a nice reminder not to be paranoid that something will happen to the car. More details about the dent are below.
The car includes every available option: the premium trim package, white diamond tricoat, rear camera & park assist, 17" forged polished alloy wheels, and front license plate bracket.
The car was "born" in March, 2011 (per OBD2 data), and I purchased it in July, 2011 (in Connecticut, since Massachusetts dealers weren't allowed to sell the Volt yet!). It was originally a demo car with the Volt logo on the side. From my understanding, not many demo rides were made (I believe the general manager of the dealership was using the car for himself, and wanted over $4K above MSRP). Although it was a demo car, it only had 589 miles on it before I took ownership.
It has about 33,700 miles (give or take, as I am still driving it occasionally). About 29,000-30,000 miles of that was driven on electricity, so the engine has perhaps about 3,000-4,000 miles on it. As you may know, the Volt automatically takes care of making sure that the engine is properly maintained (e.g. running it every 6 weeks if it hasn't been used during that time). During the time I drove the car, I used just under 76 gallons of gas, or 15.2 gallons a year.
ISSUES:
The main issue I am aware of is the dent. The dent occurred after we had the car about a month or so, and my wife drove it in a parking garage, and as she was parking hit a pole. So it was a very low impact. There have been no issues since it occurred, and while I wasn't happy about it at first, having a small bit of damage to the car helped me to worry less about the possibility of any other minor damage that might occur. At the time, I looked into it, and the main part that would need to be replaced is the fender part #22801900 (about $110-$160), which would take care of about 99% of the visible damage (the last little bit would be to replace the bumper cover itself (#20895446), which is about $265). If it were me, I wouldn't bother fixing it.
The other issue is very minor (and affects most Volts): the lower deflector (air dam) in the front of the car is loose, and has been since shortly after I got the car. It is rubber, and designed to be very low, so it occasionally scrapes the ground (e.g. on steep driveways). It is part #20993998 (about $50). There is no need to replace it, as it functions fine (it has been lose since 2011). But if you are looking for a new one, you can get it, and it isn't difficult to replace.
I had the car appraised at CarMax (a nationwide used car dealer), and the only negatives they discovered were the fender, a driver rear door "ding(s)" (which I never noticed), and that the front "bumper" needs to be replaced (which I assume means the deflector, which I told them about before the appraisal).
Remember, the car still has a few months remaining on the GM extended warranty, so if there are warranty-related issues that I am unaware of, they will be covered.
PAPERWORK:
I am a pack rat, and have all the related paperwork if desired. This includes records of service, the original Monroney sticker, odometer disclosure statements, etc.
WARRANTY:
I purchased the GM MajorGuard Protection Plan, which covers parts and labor costs, stating "virtually every mechanical, electrical and electronic component is covered against failure - even if it results from wear and tear" (it does not cover some mostly obvious listed items, such as windshield wipers, oil changes, paint, etc.). It was purchased through GM, not a third-party, and has a $0 deductible. It includes roadside assistance, trip interruption, and rental. The plan runs through June 25, 2017 (or 66,000 miles, if you can manage to drive that much before June 25!). I have never had to use it, but the peace of mind is nice! The plan is transferable, we just have to send them a form (and a $50 fee, which I will pay).
The 2011 Volt also includes a 8-year 100,000 mile warranty on the battery and "Voltec" components.
ORIGINAL DETAILS:
When first offered for sale, the description was:
"0 liter cylinder engine, 149 horsepower, 4 Doors, 4-wheel ABS brakes, Air conditioning with climate control, Audio controls on steering wheel, Automatic Transmission, Bluetooth, Center Console - Full with covered storage, Clock - In-radio display, Compass, Cruise control, Daytime running lights, Dusk sensing headlights, External temperature display, Front seat type - Bucket, Front-wheel drive, Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 90 and EPA city (mpg): 95, Head airbags - Curtain 1st and 2nd row, Intermittent window wipers, Knee airbags - Driver and passenger, Multi-function remote - Trunk/hatch/door remote engine start, Navigation system - With voice activation, Passenger Airbag, Power heated mirrors, Power windows with 4 one-touch, Privacy/tinted glass, Rear bucket seats, Rear defogger, Rear spoiler - Lip, Remote engine start, Remote power door locks, Satellite communications - OnStar Directions & Connections, Signal mirrors - Turn signal in mirrors, Speed-proportional power steering, Stability control, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control - ABS and driveline, Trip computer, Universal remote transmitter, Video Monitor Location - Front, Video player - With DVD and digital media"
MAINTENANCE:
As you may know, the Volt is very low maintenance.
It normally has maintenance every 15,000 miles, plus an oil change around every 5,000 miles or 2 years, and tire rotations every 7,500 miles. It went in for an oil change on August 15, 2013, and again on September 22, 2015. It also had the 15K service on August 15, 2013, and went in for the 30K service on June 1, 2016.
The car currently indicates that 24% of the oil life is remaining. Unless you drive enough miles on gas to justify an oil change based on miles, it will be due for the next oil change around September, 2017.
I also wash the car occasionally, especially during winter (with an undercarriage wash) to remove any salt. I don't pamper the car, but I have spent about as much on car washes as I have gas.
When I last brought the car to the dealer (last June), they did not notice anything that needed to be done aside from the tires (which I replaced).
TIRES:
All 4 tires are nearly brand new, with under 1,000 miles on them. I purchased them in November, and had them installed at 32,844 miles. They are the popular Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring tires, with a 55,000 mile tread wear warranty. They are 215/55R17 94V.
BRAKES:
The Volt has regenerative braking, which means that the standard brakes rarely get used. I also drive the car in "L" rather than the standard "Drive", which is designed to maximize the regenerative braking (and therefore reduce the use of the standard brakes). After 4 years of driving, when the dealer last gave me information on the brakes, the brake pads were still nearly new (the brake pads were all 8mm or greater; they have to get down to 3mm before the dealer considers it to "require immediate attention").
FINAL DETAILS:
The car includes both original keys, the manual, the EVSE ("charger") and other items that came with the original delivery (e.g. OnStar manual, recall info, instructions, air compressor, etc.). It also includes a Chevy Volt blanket that I received from GM, and have kept in the trunk in case of an emergency. I will be happy to fill the gas tank if you like (it is around half-full), and a full charge. If you would like the service records, just let me know.
You will need to either pick up the car, or have it shipped to you at your expense (eBay makes it easy to get quotes for shipping the car).
This has been a fantastic car since I first got it. After driving this car for a while, I knew that I wouldn't go back to a gas car. The reason I am selling it is that we were fortunate enough to be able to get a Tesla Model S, and my wife would prefer to keep the minivan than the Volt. I've been dragging my feet on selling this, because I much prefer driving this to the minivan! But alas, the time has come.
You are welcome to inspect the car yourself if you like, or have someone come and do that for you. I've been on eBay for around 17 years, and I think my feedback speaks for itself: I want you to be happy with your purchase. Did I forget anything? Just let me know if you have any questions.
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