[SVTCobra03]

“Just wait until about 2012/3 time frame and that $2.80/gal gasoline is going to be about $5-6/gal. Then we will see how happy you are to have a Shelby GT500. I hope you have a lot of money because you are really gonna need it.”

I am retired and don’t put very many miles on my Shelby. And I do have a lot of money.

[Principled]

He he...

“You aren’t allowed to spend your money as you see fit - you must buy the new thing”...

/sarc off

do you know how much it costs to replace a battery? The whole battery replacement thing is not what someone buying a car would wonder about... that they’re not upfront about it is worrisome.

do you also know how much this car would add to your electric bill? I just paid $240 for a hot month in Ga and I don’t feel anxious to have that every month.

[truthguy]

I am retired and don’t put very many miles on my Shelby. And I do have a lot of money.

Well what's the point of having a Shelby GT500 if you don't drive it much? Seems like this is the type of vehicle that's fun to drive, isn't it? And if you have so much money, why do you care if the initial Chevy Volts are $41K? Why not buy a couple for friends and family? They will need them in the future when gas prices go up. And you can wave as you blow by them in your muscle car. Good for you and watch out for the CHP (or whatever LEA in your area).