Recent content by jimgior

Depending on how much you drive 15k or 12k, I'd go with the 2013

Range is not the only strong suit of Tesla's, the battery does much better in Arizona, than the Leaf's

Yet you publish your license plate on a public internet forum... :?:

I've learned on my commute where to let off the accel. and let B mode bring me coasting to the red light. More times than not the light will turn green prior to getting there. Going exactly the speed limit I seem to get with the timeing of the lights - somthing I never got in my ICE vechicle...

I don't have a light in my 2013... does anyone have one?

After 1000 miles I'm perfectly happy with the Leaf. We test drove the Volt, it was nice, but the whole purpose of me going to EV as to be pure EV. To each their own I guess.

I'd rent a battery if given credit for the one I purchased with the car.

There is only one in the valley without dealer addon's and that is at Autonation Nissan. Ask for Brian Shirley - he got me into my SV QC/LED/Premium with light interior. Or go to Coulter on the west side they have a used one with 1500 miles on it.

I agree. Get the best 2 year lease you can get on a 2013, that will get you to Dec 2015 and hopfully a 2016 model.

How Much down payment?

MF .000008 Residual 50% for 24 mo Discount 2 - 3k depending on dealer

Thanks for the input. Think I'll pass on this and go for a 2 year lease with zero down and see what future technology holds.

Looking for help in negotiation a lease. The car I'm looking at is a 2013 SV with Quick Charge, LED, and Premium Sound/Camera. There are no dealer add ons. MSRP is 35520, they are offering at 33,291 - 7575 rebate. I do not qualify for VPP I'm wanting a 24 month lease here are there...

The selling price in 16,999. Miles are 18,000, condition is very good and sold by dealer (which adds tax to the selling price). I'm between this used one and an a new SV with QC/LED and premium sound/camera. I just can't seem to get a reasonable lease on the new.

Is it worth buying a 2011 used leaf in Arizona - which is down 3 bars, 18k miles and ride it till the 4th bar goes down and get a possible 2014 high heat battery when they come out?