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I went down to my Chevy dealer today to investigate seats (and do yet another test drive). Here are my opinions. I would rate the leather seat as somewhat more comfortable than the cloth seat. Not a huge difference, but noticeable. I think that I'd find either seat OK for an hour or so, but...

My remarks were not meant to imply any sort of "high performance" or "stealth race car" vibe. Rather, I was just suggesting that the Bolt is a quick 5-passenger sedan (on public roads). That's its design target. As to tracks, I suppose it could slog its way around Button Willow or maybe Sears...

{{ Mod : split off from "Finally (after 6 months) drove the Bolt!" }} What was your speed for this test? The Bolt is very quick. Car&Driver did 0-60 in 6.5 sec. 2017 Miata is 6.1 sec.

I don't find the Bolt the least bit jarring, rough, or bumpy. Not even close. If you want those traits, try an i3 Rex! :) However, since you do, these are the steps that I would take (in order): 1. Try to get the dealer to trade for a Volt. That's a cushy ride. This is unlikely to happen –...

From a trade pub: Dec - 579 J - 1162 F - 952 M - 978 Volt sells ~2x that; Prime sales ~1.6x Total monthly plug-in sales = ~15k.

I got a quote in writing today. I just had to be forceful.

Inventories are up (100's) and discounts have begun ($4K off MSRP) in the SF Bay area. Great lease deals ($180-250) too.