brg2290
Well-known member
Good morning MNL'ers.
The 24 month lease on my 2012 Leaf SL will be fulfilled in Dec. 2014. The terms were $0 out the door, $240 / month for a total of $5760 for two years. I do have the option to extend the lease under the current terms for another year. Meanwhile, I'm exploring other options.
There are still a few new 2013 Leafs floating around at dealerships out there. Assuming a new car which has a full warranty clock that begins at the time of sale, what are the concerns about buying a car with a 2 year old battery system?
I mention buying because, at least one of these dealerships is saying they can't write a lease on a 2013. Is this correct?
Also, can anyone verify what incentives and cash offers can be combined on a 2013? For instance, can a VPP (Invoice price, $1000 customer cash) be combined with $1000 owner loyalty cash?
The reason a 2013 new purchase is attractive to me is the low purchase price. Here's an example: 2013 Leaf S purchase with VPP, Dealer, Owner Loyalty and Fed. tax incentive.
26986 VPP Invoice Pricing
+1127 Charger pkg. (Invoice)
28113 Subtotal
- 1000 VPP customer cash
27113 Subtotal
- 7500 Dealer Cash
19613 Subtotal
- 1000 Owner Loyalty
18613 Subtotal
- 7500 Federal Tax incentive
$11,113 Total - (Zero $ sales tax for EV’s in WA. state)
Looking at it another way, is it worth a $5000 premium (~ $16,000 after incentives) to get a fresh battery and a 2015 Leaf S (with the option of 0% financing for up to 72 months)? Personally, I feel like at that price point I would be more inclined to extend my current lease and wait for the gen. 2 Leaf.
Can't wait to hear all your thoughts!
Thanks,
Gary
The 24 month lease on my 2012 Leaf SL will be fulfilled in Dec. 2014. The terms were $0 out the door, $240 / month for a total of $5760 for two years. I do have the option to extend the lease under the current terms for another year. Meanwhile, I'm exploring other options.
There are still a few new 2013 Leafs floating around at dealerships out there. Assuming a new car which has a full warranty clock that begins at the time of sale, what are the concerns about buying a car with a 2 year old battery system?
I mention buying because, at least one of these dealerships is saying they can't write a lease on a 2013. Is this correct?
Also, can anyone verify what incentives and cash offers can be combined on a 2013? For instance, can a VPP (Invoice price, $1000 customer cash) be combined with $1000 owner loyalty cash?
The reason a 2013 new purchase is attractive to me is the low purchase price. Here's an example: 2013 Leaf S purchase with VPP, Dealer, Owner Loyalty and Fed. tax incentive.
26986 VPP Invoice Pricing
+1127 Charger pkg. (Invoice)
28113 Subtotal
- 1000 VPP customer cash
27113 Subtotal
- 7500 Dealer Cash
19613 Subtotal
- 1000 Owner Loyalty
18613 Subtotal
- 7500 Federal Tax incentive
$11,113 Total - (Zero $ sales tax for EV’s in WA. state)
Looking at it another way, is it worth a $5000 premium (~ $16,000 after incentives) to get a fresh battery and a 2015 Leaf S (with the option of 0% financing for up to 72 months)? Personally, I feel like at that price point I would be more inclined to extend my current lease and wait for the gen. 2 Leaf.
Can't wait to hear all your thoughts!
Thanks,
Gary