AKElectric
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- Mar 16, 2017
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2011 Leafs are posted for $5,000 on Craigslist in Seattle right now. This is low enough that I'm starting to seriously rethink all the good reasons I shouldn't buy a Leaf:
- Nissan refuses to service them in Alaska
- Battery replacement is not an option
- Cold weather temporarily reduces range
- Shipping from Seattle is ~$1,600
On the other hand, there are plenty of 120v chargers at work, and my commute is only 7 miles each way. My current car has averaged 15 miles per day over the past 9 years. I'd like to drive the Leaf for at least the next 7 years, so with my current usage level that should work even if my range drops to 20 miles or less. But with the lower temperatures here, I should be able to get pretty good life out of it.
I'm hoping that all goes well and that due to charging mostly at work my expenses after the initial cost of getting it here will just be insurance, tires, and wipers for the next 7 years.
But if I get in an accident or anything serious breaks it could be a total loss.
I'm looking for folks with more perspective to help me decide whether this is too crazy, or worth the risk.
And if it's too crazy at the moment, will it be worth it when they're selling for $4,000? $2,000?
- Nissan refuses to service them in Alaska
- Battery replacement is not an option
- Cold weather temporarily reduces range
- Shipping from Seattle is ~$1,600
On the other hand, there are plenty of 120v chargers at work, and my commute is only 7 miles each way. My current car has averaged 15 miles per day over the past 9 years. I'd like to drive the Leaf for at least the next 7 years, so with my current usage level that should work even if my range drops to 20 miles or less. But with the lower temperatures here, I should be able to get pretty good life out of it.
I'm hoping that all goes well and that due to charging mostly at work my expenses after the initial cost of getting it here will just be insurance, tires, and wipers for the next 7 years.
But if I get in an accident or anything serious breaks it could be a total loss.
I'm looking for folks with more perspective to help me decide whether this is too crazy, or worth the risk.
And if it's too crazy at the moment, will it be worth it when they're selling for $4,000? $2,000?