oneWithTheH
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Hi all,
I started looking at Nissan Leaf as an option for car for my spouse. I already own an 2011 Altima 4-door.
I don't want to invest in a new electric car. Instead, I'd like to buy a used one for less than 10000$. I 've been exploring various sites that seem to offer a used Nissan Leaf 2013 for a range of 8500-11000$. I am assuming these cars would by now be in the used-car market having gone through 3 or more years of lease-usage.
I understand with a used electric, I am risking the possibility of a poorer battery performance but even 80% of battery(approx 64 miles of advertised 86 miles) seems like a good deal for me. I will use it to commute to work approx 20-22 miles a day and be able to use the HOV lane. I don't expect to use it otherwise.
Some points that are in my mind right now.
- If I do have to replace the battery, it's going to cost about 5000-6000$
- My plan is to use it for 5-6 years and then sell/trade in. I am assuming I will atleast be able to trade-in/sell for a value of 2000-4000$, depending on whether I've installed a new battery.
- I don't need to spend any money for charging as my apartment offers it for free.
- I live in San Jose, so not too concerned about the impact of weather on the performance(maybe wrong about this one)
Would like to hear your thoughts on some of these and any other points to consider.
Thanks for your time!
I started looking at Nissan Leaf as an option for car for my spouse. I already own an 2011 Altima 4-door.
I don't want to invest in a new electric car. Instead, I'd like to buy a used one for less than 10000$. I 've been exploring various sites that seem to offer a used Nissan Leaf 2013 for a range of 8500-11000$. I am assuming these cars would by now be in the used-car market having gone through 3 or more years of lease-usage.
I understand with a used electric, I am risking the possibility of a poorer battery performance but even 80% of battery(approx 64 miles of advertised 86 miles) seems like a good deal for me. I will use it to commute to work approx 20-22 miles a day and be able to use the HOV lane. I don't expect to use it otherwise.
Some points that are in my mind right now.
- If I do have to replace the battery, it's going to cost about 5000-6000$
- My plan is to use it for 5-6 years and then sell/trade in. I am assuming I will atleast be able to trade-in/sell for a value of 2000-4000$, depending on whether I've installed a new battery.
- I don't need to spend any money for charging as my apartment offers it for free.
- I live in San Jose, so not too concerned about the impact of weather on the performance(maybe wrong about this one)
Would like to hear your thoughts on some of these and any other points to consider.
Thanks for your time!