Hello!
I am looking at a 2017 leaf, but am having a little trouble understanding some details, I have four questions:
1) At the dealer I unplugged it started it, and looked at the dash. It showed 100% and 12 bars. Does that mean the battery really is good as new?
2) I got to test drive it for a mile or two, with the heat on and the battery went from 67% to 54% which seemed rapid - is that a warning sign?
3) The insane dealer let me test drive it with tires so bad the steel wires were poking out. It vibrated while driving. I am waiting for them to replace the tires. Should I be worried about other damage from it being operated in this condition?
4) Under what level of degradation does the battery warranty kick in. I called a more professional dealer and they only spoke of cold cranking amps, not a range estimate.
EDIT: Sorry if the order of operations was unclear - the test drive starting at 67% was the day before I came back to see the car fully charged. I couldnt test drive it from 100% because the idiots still hadnt changed the tires despite telling me the car was ready and having me drive all the way there.
Thanks so much!
I am looking at a 2017 leaf, but am having a little trouble understanding some details, I have four questions:
1) At the dealer I unplugged it started it, and looked at the dash. It showed 100% and 12 bars. Does that mean the battery really is good as new?
2) I got to test drive it for a mile or two, with the heat on and the battery went from 67% to 54% which seemed rapid - is that a warning sign?
3) The insane dealer let me test drive it with tires so bad the steel wires were poking out. It vibrated while driving. I am waiting for them to replace the tires. Should I be worried about other damage from it being operated in this condition?
4) Under what level of degradation does the battery warranty kick in. I called a more professional dealer and they only spoke of cold cranking amps, not a range estimate.
EDIT: Sorry if the order of operations was unclear - the test drive starting at 67% was the day before I came back to see the car fully charged. I couldnt test drive it from 100% because the idiots still hadnt changed the tires despite telling me the car was ready and having me drive all the way there.
Thanks so much!