JeremyW
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On gas alone, I don't think so. My monthly average is $213 in 87 regular into my mom's old Honda CR-V. It's a 2002 with 163k on it and still running strong. I had for a long time wanted to get an older VW Golf or Jetta TDI, but the used market is small, and I'm worried about part costs (I'd do all the labor), and how it would save me from high oil prices- but for how long? I'm a hypermiler, and I regularly get 27 mpg in the CR-V (record is 30.5 tank average). I think I'd adapt well to the Leaf.
I see the CR-V's going for pretty good price used, I think now would be the time to sell it, when it is running strong and the suspension isn't worn out. Honda's run forever and this one has been well maintained. My mom also offered to pay for 6 months of my insurance and help me buy something in the $4k range if I sold her CR-V for her. I'm pretty sure leasing is the cheapest option for someone like me who can't qualify for the $7,500 tax rebate. Everything "due at lease signing" would be less then $4,000 I hope. Haven't sprung the idea on her though.
That being said, let me give you an intro to me! I'm Jeremy Whaling, a recent electrical engineering graduate from UC Irvine, and currently live in Laguna Hills. I am obsessed with solar power, good quality cfl's, and (increasingly) electric cars. I'm also in to ham radio, KG6JAD is my call. Down the road, I can see myself designing a solar array and charger to charge my leaf. Unfortunately I'm out of a job at the moment but I'm making connections and sending resumes out. I was reading in a power electronics magazine that a third of the recent engineering graduates are out of work, so I know I'm not alone.
I know I have a lot to read on this board. Realistically I won't be getting a Leaf till at least a month or two after I get a job, so I'll have to live through you guys going through the joy of early adoption. Maybe there will be a public Level 3 charger between here and LA by then. :roll: When I was working last I had a hell of a commute and was going through almost $100 a week in gas. If I end up in a situation like that for some reason, I know the Leaf will be the best option! :mrgreen:
I see the CR-V's going for pretty good price used, I think now would be the time to sell it, when it is running strong and the suspension isn't worn out. Honda's run forever and this one has been well maintained. My mom also offered to pay for 6 months of my insurance and help me buy something in the $4k range if I sold her CR-V for her. I'm pretty sure leasing is the cheapest option for someone like me who can't qualify for the $7,500 tax rebate. Everything "due at lease signing" would be less then $4,000 I hope. Haven't sprung the idea on her though.
That being said, let me give you an intro to me! I'm Jeremy Whaling, a recent electrical engineering graduate from UC Irvine, and currently live in Laguna Hills. I am obsessed with solar power, good quality cfl's, and (increasingly) electric cars. I'm also in to ham radio, KG6JAD is my call. Down the road, I can see myself designing a solar array and charger to charge my leaf. Unfortunately I'm out of a job at the moment but I'm making connections and sending resumes out. I was reading in a power electronics magazine that a third of the recent engineering graduates are out of work, so I know I'm not alone.
I know I have a lot to read on this board. Realistically I won't be getting a Leaf till at least a month or two after I get a job, so I'll have to live through you guys going through the joy of early adoption. Maybe there will be a public Level 3 charger between here and LA by then. :roll: When I was working last I had a hell of a commute and was going through almost $100 a week in gas. If I end up in a situation like that for some reason, I know the Leaf will be the best option! :mrgreen: