Ingroundeffect
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- Sep 4, 2018
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I have been debating about buying a new leaf but really dont want a large car payment. Especially on a car that looks to lose value very quickly. It also looks like Nissan will release a 2019 model with a larger battery pack that may push the value of 2018’s even lower faster.
So, that leaves me looking at used leafs. I know i dont want anything pre 2013 and the 2015’s are close to the top of what i want to pay. I have driven 3 local cars. A 2015 S, a 2015 SV and a 2013 SV. All performed more or less equally. The S car is out because one, it is red and two the lack of features. The 2013 SV is out of warranty, has a 10 bar battery and my wife does not like the blue color. The 2015 SV has 11 bars and a battery warranty to 2023. Price was reasonable but i hate the tan cloth interior.
That brings me to a 2013 SL in dark grey with black leather with 44,000 miles. It is 120 miles away at a Subaru dealer. Has no warranty left with a 10 bar battery. May be able to buy it for less than $10k. I have inquired about an extended warranty and inquired what it would cost to have the battery replaced. It is exacly what i am looking for but am worried about the battery condition.
My daily commute is ~35 miles round trip all highway at 70+ mph. The 10 bar 2013 i drove made the trip but consumed 60% of the battery. Right now my only charge option will be a 120 outlet. I worry about a 10 bar car being able to make the trip every day with charging every night. In general will be able to charge nightly for 12 hours.
I am willing to buy a 2015 SV with black cloth but i have seen very few and none within driving distance. It also looks like Nissan made very few SL models.
I live in Oklahoma so summer heat on the battery is a concern. So, should i pursue a 10 bar 2013 with no warranty or should i hold out for a 2015?
If i lived in Denver i would buy a new one because the state / fed / power company rebates come close to knocking $20k off a new car.
I also just ordered a bluetooth obd2 scanner and plan to buy leaf spy to fully check the battery before i buy.
One last thing in this saga. Has anyone purchased an extended warranty and was able to have them replace the battery?
I also am not trusting in buying and shipping a car whether from an individual or a company. This makes it even harder beacause while i am willing to fly and then drive a car back, only having an 80 mile range before stopping fir hours would make driving it home intolerable.
So, that leaves me looking at used leafs. I know i dont want anything pre 2013 and the 2015’s are close to the top of what i want to pay. I have driven 3 local cars. A 2015 S, a 2015 SV and a 2013 SV. All performed more or less equally. The S car is out because one, it is red and two the lack of features. The 2013 SV is out of warranty, has a 10 bar battery and my wife does not like the blue color. The 2015 SV has 11 bars and a battery warranty to 2023. Price was reasonable but i hate the tan cloth interior.
That brings me to a 2013 SL in dark grey with black leather with 44,000 miles. It is 120 miles away at a Subaru dealer. Has no warranty left with a 10 bar battery. May be able to buy it for less than $10k. I have inquired about an extended warranty and inquired what it would cost to have the battery replaced. It is exacly what i am looking for but am worried about the battery condition.
My daily commute is ~35 miles round trip all highway at 70+ mph. The 10 bar 2013 i drove made the trip but consumed 60% of the battery. Right now my only charge option will be a 120 outlet. I worry about a 10 bar car being able to make the trip every day with charging every night. In general will be able to charge nightly for 12 hours.
I am willing to buy a 2015 SV with black cloth but i have seen very few and none within driving distance. It also looks like Nissan made very few SL models.
I live in Oklahoma so summer heat on the battery is a concern. So, should i pursue a 10 bar 2013 with no warranty or should i hold out for a 2015?
If i lived in Denver i would buy a new one because the state / fed / power company rebates come close to knocking $20k off a new car.
I also just ordered a bluetooth obd2 scanner and plan to buy leaf spy to fully check the battery before i buy.
One last thing in this saga. Has anyone purchased an extended warranty and was able to have them replace the battery?
I also am not trusting in buying and shipping a car whether from an individual or a company. This makes it even harder beacause while i am willing to fly and then drive a car back, only having an 80 mile range before stopping fir hours would make driving it home intolerable.