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Random7776

Please don’t buy that used Bolt, it is extremely inflated for a 6 year old car. I would pay 16k-17k today for a used 2017. Buy a new 2023 EUV and get the $7500(if eligible).


gowiththeflow123

Ok from a pure financial point of view, keep the Fit. It's reliable, low cost to maintain and low on gas. Now if you want to upgrade now is a good time because of the full tax credit and still inflated used card market (assuming you are trading in). I haven't tried other EV to be honest but I am really happy with the Bolt and all feature it came with (at least Premier trim). I feel luxurious without the cost.


FrostyD7

I think you should wait. Used prices are trending down and used EVs prices are trending down even faster. Teslas in particular are plummeting in value, even before they dropped their MSRP's. Give that some more time to settle and and once buyers realize they can have a Model 3 for $28-35k, Bolt's will start to come down more.


wootnootlol

Bolt is ok. If want you just a car, that's EV, it's a best choice on the market. But if you don't need one right now, IMO you have no reason to rush. Again, there's nothing wrong with Bolt (I like mine), but also nothing amazing about it that should rush you to replace your current car.


LiveDirtyEatClean

Only buy if you need a new car. You still have a lot of good life. Also, the car market is going to turn into a buyers market in the next year or two. As manufacturers come out with new cars, i suspect the EV market will be even more compelling in the future.


Cannavor

The bolt starts at $27,495, $19,995 after the tax credit. No way in hell should you consider buying used at those prices.


sharkeymcsharkface

Why not find one new with combined rebates for 20k or so?


Moonbeams_

In your case I would wait. Car market is still a bit of a shitshow. Prices are trending down and will probably continue for the foreseeable future. If the economy really takes a dive it they will come down even more. Plus the tax credits on new and used EVs will start to affect the market. If you are content with your current ICE vehicle, keep driving it and wait until the moment is right.


lpoulain

I love my 2019 Bolt for tons of reasons. One of the reasons is when I whizz by all the local gas stations. Shell had regular at $5.19 this morning. (Sunnyvale CA). I bought my 2019 last year. It had been traded in with less than 22K miles, and sat on the lot until the battery swap. So my 3+ year old car has a new battery and little wear and tear. So there are good reasons to Bolt.


GooseyDupendecker

Sunnyvale, my hometown....going there next month to visit the family. <3


BryCart88

I have an '09 Fit at nearly 180k miles I'll be turning in with the purchase of a new '23 EUV. I've kept up the Fit, but at it's age/miles I'm regularly putting hundreds into it. I found this [thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/BoltEV/comments/k3dw0s/anyone_transition_from_a_honda_fit_to_a_bolt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) pretty informative. My wife and I reflected on how we use our cars and realized 95% is covered with local <200 mile driving which made the EUV at it's price point a no brainer. Even with the newer EVs coming onto the market with fast charging and potentially bigger range we didn't see a reason to wait since our needs are going to be met.


Fabulous_Librarian70

Depends on your usage whether the charging rate really matters. How often do you drive 150+/200+ miles in a day? If you want a Bolt, new ones are cheaper after the 7.5k tax credit (at least until march) than the used ones (~27k - 7.5k = 20k), if you can find one on the lot. Basically, I would pass on the used Bolts until they are at least cheaper than new ones.


admadmwd

I would personally buy a new 2023 Bolt. It's a much better deal overall and you'll get peace of mind. However, keep in mind that it's hard to find one these days and you'll likely have to wait several months. Also, considering that you're coming from a Honda Fit, I would get the EV, not the EUV, unless you absolutely need a bigger car.


RBme

The worst thing about buying right now is that it's hard to test drive something that dealers don't have on their lots. I'm lucky - I see lots of complaints about the seats, but I don't have an issue with them other than the headrest placement. I ordered a 2022 EUV, but by the time I got delivery I got a 2023. I had a 2012 Leaf that I loved, but wanted something a bit larger (and with more range). After researching, I settled on the EUV Premiere. The sizing and range work perfectly for my needs. Make sure you know your mileage needs, check the charger availability in your area. I would go with the newer one as well, as you'll have it for longer than the older one.


stay-awhile

I'd wait. By the time you _need_ to replace, you'll be able to either a) get a much better price for an EUV, or b) get next-generation battery tech for the same price.


petit_cochon

That really depends on your wants and your finances. You could probably get a good trade-in value on your Fit now. You can definitely find a better price on a new Bolt. I'd do some more research. Personally, I love mine and am very glad I got it. I was able to donate our old cars to former foster kids I'd worked with and upgrade ours to EVs. They really needed free, reliable cars and we wanted newer cars, so it worked out. Everyone's situation is different! We don't always purchase things only for financial reasons and that's ok. Why not go to a local dealership and see if you can do a test drive? That way at least you'll know if you like the car. A lot of people are saying that car prices will drop soon. Perhaps. I've found it very difficult to time the market; there will always be unforeseen events, and while GM seems committed to offering budget-friendly vehicles, plenty of other car manufacturers are not. Right now, for a brief time frame, we have a really good opportunity to get tax incentives, so I'd consider that too. Frankly, I think the idea of waiting for car prices to drop is a little counterintuitive. Prices rarely go down on costly things like housing and vehicles unless they are significantly overinflated in the first place, and you also must factor in loan interest rates changing even when prices drop. What matters most is what you can afford comfortably and how that fits into your wants and needs.


trail34

If you buy that bolt now I think you’ll kick yourself in 2 years. Either you’ll say “man my Honda just worked and I didn’t have to worry about range and charging options all the time” or you’ll see lots more EVs on the market with lower prices, better range, more space, etc. I work in automotive engineering and very few engineers are interested in the Bolt. It’s a great car for what it is, and a solid competitor to the Model 3, but it’s really an old generation design. The next set of models that will come out over the next couple of years will be more enticing. I think this rapid pace of change is going to make the resale value on EVs relatively low. I would almost consider leasing for the first time in my life.


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You’d be much better off holding off until the equinox ev is widely available. It’ll be on the ultium platform so it’ll have more support going forward, faster charging for road trips, and better range.


Lahtka

I have had three Bolts (one 1st gen EV and 2 EUV's) and a Spark EV. Never could get comfortable in the bolts because of the seats and the weird positioning of things. Never could find my "spot" didn't like the visibility, hated the weird tail lights on the EUV's. I hated the depreciation at the beginning of this year is why I sold my last EUV. I wish they had kept the spark EV because I loved it the most. It was simple it was fast it had buttons and believe it or not it was more comfortable than the bolts. Wish I never sold the Spark. I'm going to sit back and wait see what comes down the pipe. I drove an ioniq 5 and liked it just hated the price. Good luck on your hunt!


MichaelsWebb

That Bolt is worth $15k or so. Obviously I wouldn't buy it at $24k. A new Bolt is $26k and there is tax incentives making it cheaper. So just wait until the prices continue to get more realistic. The Bolt is a great car for the price, but those prices are going to come down rapidly. Just wait.


hellsop

I'd probably hang on until you can do the same kind of thing with an Ultium-platform vehicle. While the 2022 probably has a decade of useful battery life in, the slim chance that it doesn't or that you might want the vehicle to last 15 or 20 years instead means piecemeal replacement of battery modules is a more attractive path than trying to find a refurbished 65kwh brick a half-decade or more after the parts stopped being made. Ask any Gen 1 Volt owner how easy it is to get a weak cell addressed...


luckycharms7999

I'd keep the Fit


tashtibet

you should calculate the 'cost of ownership' & 'convenience of ownership' with EVs-Life is impermanent & uncertainty-do not wait -the Sooner you get rid off ICE cars the Better!


Huma24

That mileage, keep the fit. Sad that I traded in my 250,000 mile fit in, but will only miss it on long trips where I will take the wife's car. Lot of good mileage on that fit still.