JimSouCal
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I inquired on the price of a salvage battery, and the price offered (which surely is negotiable) is $4000, and it was located in San Franciso. see http://mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=22518 (I was wondering about using the pack to buffer solar production).jhartman said:I appreciate the comments - but no one has really answered my question! Yes I could get a new car, but I drove the 2016 model and was so very disappointed in it really didn't have anything my 2011 does. I live in Los Angeles which has a large sales tax and no more state rebates so the cost is more than the sticker price. Plus my insurance would go up. My idea is to get a new battery which will hopefully last 4 years and then replace the car when a better model is available.
My car is in the heat and I have charged it to 100% for a number of years hence the loss in bars isn't really a surprise.
So back to my original question - anyone have a honest service person or can recommend a third party party? I did contact one company about a third battery battery but haven't heard back from them.
Jennifer
That said, while the idea of a new battery makes total sense in a rational way, I am not so sure it's pragmatic... However, just thinking out loud, you might repost looking for a battery swap install.
As drees have pointed out, Nissan perhaps should consider a goodwill maintaining approach and meet you half way.
Wishful thinking on my own part assumed a better charger infrastructure to address longer distance travel, that today, remains a bit of an adventure...
Wishing best look and please share how you resolve (and your warning about Downtown Nissan is noted, thanks).