2013 Chevrolet Volt Premium
Verdict #1201 · 87,871 miles · VIN 1G1RB6E41DU136547 · Stock # BUY
“2013 Chevrolet Volt Premium at $7,250 — below Gen 1 market pricing with just 87,871 miles. The smart cheap-commuter play.”
Pros
- 87,871 miles is low for a 2013 — well under the ~12k/year average
- $7,250 sits below the $8,000–$10,000 typical range for used Gen 1 Volts
- 2013+ model year avoids the early stator-bearing issue
- Liquid-cooled battery pack degrades slowly — Volts are known for holding capacity
- Premium trim: leather, heated seats, Bose audio
Cons
- 13-year-old high-voltage battery is out of warranty — replacement can exceed the car’s value
- Gen 1 electric range (~38 mi) covers commuting, not road trips — then it’s a 37-mpg hybrid
- Specialized repairs need a Volt-competent shop, not any corner garage
- Verify actual EV range on a full charge before buying — degraded range = degraded value
Analysis
This is the best value on Fairfield’s lot for a commuter. Used Gen 1 Volts (2011–2015) typically trade at $8,000–$10,000; at $7,250 with only 87,871 miles, this Premium-trim example is priced below market with below-average miles — a genuine two-way win. The 2013 model year matters: it avoids the stator-bearing failures that plagued the earliest cars.
The battery question is the whole ballgame, and the facts favor the Volt: the liquid thermal management system has given these packs an excellent degradation record — modest capacity loss over a decade is typical, and sudden pack failure is rare. A buyer who can charge at home and drives under ~35 miles a day will barely buy gas. The test-drive check is simple: fully charge it and confirm the EV range reads in the 30s.
Verdict: BUY — the cheapest honest commuter on the lot. Confirm battery health and charge it nightly.
Market Comparison
Owner-community pricing for used Gen 1 Chevrolet Volts: $8,000–$10,000 for reasonable examples; Gen 2 cars run ~$15,000. This 2013 Premium at $7,250 / 87,871 miles undercuts the Gen 1 range with lower-than-average mileage.
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