Rockytherock
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- Jul 12, 2018
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I am looking at a getting a Leaf. Any advice would be appreciated. I am a first time EV buyer. Here is some background.
1. I commute to and from school+work about 25 miles round trip. On heavy driving days its 45 miles.
2. I have charging stations available at my work.
3. I live in a moderate to warm environment,
4. I am the sole driver in the household and a Leaf would be a second car.
5. Our current SUV is nearing the end of reliability and we will be buying a Hybrid SUV in the next year or 2.
6. Whatever leaf we get, it will probably be the S Model.
I have done a lot of research into electric cars and think a Leaf is the best. It's been in production a long time and its darn cute. The second car was going to be a truck, but I like the idea of scooting around in an electric car much better.
My options are.
1. Buy a used Leaf. I've seen a some 2015's with around 20,000 miles at dealerships for around $11K. Car payment would be about $250.
2. Lease a new Leaf. Payment would be about $230 a month w/$4k down. Need to give it back after 3 years or just buy out the lease.
3. Buy a new leaf outright. A bit less affordable, but get $10K in tax credits.
So there you have it. I was all set to buy a used Leaf then I saw the latest lease offers so now I don't know. Any help from Leaf drivers would be appreciated.
Steve
1. I commute to and from school+work about 25 miles round trip. On heavy driving days its 45 miles.
2. I have charging stations available at my work.
3. I live in a moderate to warm environment,
4. I am the sole driver in the household and a Leaf would be a second car.
5. Our current SUV is nearing the end of reliability and we will be buying a Hybrid SUV in the next year or 2.
6. Whatever leaf we get, it will probably be the S Model.
I have done a lot of research into electric cars and think a Leaf is the best. It's been in production a long time and its darn cute. The second car was going to be a truck, but I like the idea of scooting around in an electric car much better.
My options are.
1. Buy a used Leaf. I've seen a some 2015's with around 20,000 miles at dealerships for around $11K. Car payment would be about $250.
2. Lease a new Leaf. Payment would be about $230 a month w/$4k down. Need to give it back after 3 years or just buy out the lease.
3. Buy a new leaf outright. A bit less affordable, but get $10K in tax credits.
So there you have it. I was all set to buy a used Leaf then I saw the latest lease offers so now I don't know. Any help from Leaf drivers would be appreciated.
Steve