Used Ampera / Volt - Crazy?

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AnotherClarkey

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3,596 posts

189 months

Thursday 29th October 2015
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How mad would I be to consider a used Ampera or Volt? Presuming that the car fits my purpose and I like it, what is the service and spares backup like? Will there be any technicians who know anything about the car in a few years time? Are they reliable?

GM Europe seem to have dropped it like a hot rock (a decision that may have been a bit premature given the success being enjoyed by the Outlander PHEV).

blueacid

442 posts

141 months

Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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AnotherClarkey said:
How mad would I be to consider a used Ampera or Volt? Presuming that the car fits my purpose and I like it, what is the service and spares backup like? Will there be any technicians who know anything about the car in a few years time? Are they reliable?

GM Europe seem to have dropped it like a hot rock (a decision that may have been a bit premature given the success being enjoyed by the Outlander PHEV).
I've been wondering the same thing: my days either fall into the <40 mile category (my commute is a 20 mile round trip, plus then maybe 5-10 miles of odd errands) or I'm doing a 200 mile journey, so to my mind the Ampera would be ideal for my circumstances.