dvdmon
Active member
I'm hoping to lease a new leaf sometime in the coming months. My main obstacle is the $2K (at least) up front cost. But in trying to justify the cost of a new car, I'm trying to understand some of the benefits. Yes, I know I won't be spending money on gas, and I know about the $7500 I will get when my lease is up if I buy the car.
(Speaking of which, I guess i have a question about the lease. $2K down and then the monthly payments of $200-300. But what happens at the end of the lease? I know you can buy your car, but how much is the cost at that point? Do they discount all the lease payments, so what would that be over 36 months, $7,200-$10,800? Subtract that and the $7500 credit and you're left with around $10,500 at a minimum to pay off? Do you have an option of not buying and if so is there some monetary penalty?)
But Nissan also mentions an income tax credit of $1000. Does that apply to leasers as well as owners?
They also mention personal property tax credit. I can't seem to find anything about this for Fairfax county. I guess it won't apply in my case, huh?
Also, has anyone gotten this additional electricity meter installed from Dominion power and know what's involved? How much does it cost to install?
Finally, just wondering which dealerships are best around here to lease a Leaf? I've looked in Northern VA and the best ratings so far seem to be Browns, but I haven't really looked exhaustively yet. The closer to Reston (where I live) the better, but as long as it's within the Leaf's range (minus a bit for safety), I guess I'd be fine with it...
Thanks!
(Speaking of which, I guess i have a question about the lease. $2K down and then the monthly payments of $200-300. But what happens at the end of the lease? I know you can buy your car, but how much is the cost at that point? Do they discount all the lease payments, so what would that be over 36 months, $7,200-$10,800? Subtract that and the $7500 credit and you're left with around $10,500 at a minimum to pay off? Do you have an option of not buying and if so is there some monetary penalty?)
But Nissan also mentions an income tax credit of $1000. Does that apply to leasers as well as owners?
They also mention personal property tax credit. I can't seem to find anything about this for Fairfax county. I guess it won't apply in my case, huh?
Also, has anyone gotten this additional electricity meter installed from Dominion power and know what's involved? How much does it cost to install?
Finally, just wondering which dealerships are best around here to lease a Leaf? I've looked in Northern VA and the best ratings so far seem to be Browns, but I haven't really looked exhaustively yet. The closer to Reston (where I live) the better, but as long as it's within the Leaf's range (minus a bit for safety), I guess I'd be fine with it...
Thanks!