I wanted to delay replacing my Cavalier until I could get a Volt, but as my A/C went out last week and it's already unbearably hot and humid here in Lake Jackson, I now have the perfect excuse to replace it.
Truth is, I just sunk a good bit of money into having the steering unit replaced, and the frequency of minor repairs it needs just keeps increasing. The book value is pretty low, the miles are pretty high, and I don't feel comfortable driving it long distances anymore.
Enter my next option: buying a slightly used car. There are some great lease turn-ins out there, so I'm scouring eBay and leasing company websites to review my options. I bought our family car from such a dealer in 2004, an Olds Bravada with 24k miles on it, one previous owner (a lease actually), and no adverse history. Three years later, and it's still easily the best purchase I've made. Someone else took the hit on the value, and I got a great car at a great price.
The bottom line is I still love the Volt... I just can't wait on replacing the Cav.
