Playaseeker
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Hello everyone. First post here. We have a 2016 SV that is being repurchased by Nissan. The whole process will take about four months if it is completed per Nissan's estimates. We were the original owners (80k miles) and our state's laws required a reimbursement, so we got almost everything we paid for the Leaf. We have enjoyed the car for what we used it for (work commute, dog travel and Costco runs) and are pleased with Nissan as a manufacturer. Super reliable car.
We recently got a screaming hot deal on a 2023 Kia Niro EV with 4,000 miles on it. Basically, $15,000 off sticker and it comes with the full remaining warranty. Super nice car with all available options. It is like driving a UFO and we will be learning all the features and programming for months. We will still have a need for a commuter / dog / Costco car and were looking at used Leafs. We can get a two year old one for around $22K, but will most likely make too much money in 2024 to get the tax credit for used EVs. As part of the repurchase, Nissan had given us a VPP code (employee discount) to use for a new Nissan vehicle. I called the local dealer to see what this would do on a 2024 Leaf and he went immediately to "Hey buddy, can I make a deal for you". In essence, a 2023 SV Plus that stickers for $38,045 would end up being $28,700 + taxes, license, registration, etc. I feel a bit of an obligation to Nissan given their treatment of the repurchase (OK, I know the lemon law made them do it) and $29k for a new EV with 200 mile range seems like another "screaming hot deal". Brand new car for about $7k more than a two year old one.
Has anyone had a similar purchase experience? I don't believe there is much of a market for new Leafs at sticker, but don't know if I can beat any more cost savings out of the dealer. Maybe I should wait until 2Q24 when the 2023's having been sitting on the lot for a year. Appreciate any experiences, advice or additional information on the current market for 2023 Nissan Leafs. Thanks
We recently got a screaming hot deal on a 2023 Kia Niro EV with 4,000 miles on it. Basically, $15,000 off sticker and it comes with the full remaining warranty. Super nice car with all available options. It is like driving a UFO and we will be learning all the features and programming for months. We will still have a need for a commuter / dog / Costco car and were looking at used Leafs. We can get a two year old one for around $22K, but will most likely make too much money in 2024 to get the tax credit for used EVs. As part of the repurchase, Nissan had given us a VPP code (employee discount) to use for a new Nissan vehicle. I called the local dealer to see what this would do on a 2024 Leaf and he went immediately to "Hey buddy, can I make a deal for you". In essence, a 2023 SV Plus that stickers for $38,045 would end up being $28,700 + taxes, license, registration, etc. I feel a bit of an obligation to Nissan given their treatment of the repurchase (OK, I know the lemon law made them do it) and $29k for a new EV with 200 mile range seems like another "screaming hot deal". Brand new car for about $7k more than a two year old one.
Has anyone had a similar purchase experience? I don't believe there is much of a market for new Leafs at sticker, but don't know if I can beat any more cost savings out of the dealer. Maybe I should wait until 2Q24 when the 2023's having been sitting on the lot for a year. Appreciate any experiences, advice or additional information on the current market for 2023 Nissan Leafs. Thanks