Recent content by burjoes

After reading and talking to more people about 2011/12, I'm going to get a 2013 instead. It's winter and i need close to full battery life. if i get a 2011 with 9 bars for example, i'll have to live with it through the winter and probably well into the summer before getting a replacement...

Sorry, I forgot to reply to your other comments. First, about the "testing". I would be paying the dealership to do a complete pre-buyers inspection to know if there is damage, repairs needed, etc. That is $120. When I told him about my concerns about battery life, he said just bring it in and...

Thanks for the replies. I contacted the dealer and found that the owner has not opted out of the warranty for battery capacity decline. They charge $120 for a check out, and they will do the testing to see if it might already qualify for a new battery. Regarding "comfort" this one has heated...

I found a 2011 Leaf SL with 12k miles on it. It has all the options (I think) including Quick Charge and heated leather seats (custom installed by the dealer). We already have a deal and I'm going through the paperwork now with the bank, but it's not too late to back out. Questions: It has 9...

I bought the BMW for about 52k. At the time, I was not aware that my tax situation would change in the following months such that I would not be able to take the $7500 credit (long story, don't ask, it's personal, and yes I'm sure). I refinanced it to buy a house and get a lower payment to...

I'm looking around the country for the lowest price Certified SL with a quick charge port. I am seeing a few out there for about $10k with about 20k miles, mostly 2012 models. I have a 2014 BMW i3 BEV and looking to downsize in monthly payment. Seeing chademo stations being installed in my...