Recent content by tracyv

Hi EE, I wish that were an option. This is a lease and they want it back working. Two months out of warranty (it sat on the lot for a while) and the $##% heater fails. Besides, average temperatures can be misleading. It's been in the high 40s in the morning for the last week. That's a bit...

My 2011 Leaf just had the heater fail and the dealer in Corpus Christi, Texas is wanting to charge me $3500 to replace the module and associated fuse. This is highway robbery, I think, but I do not seem to have many options. -Tracy V.

I have found that the EVSE upgrade is by far and away the most cost-effective option for my charging. I'm glad I read the forums and waited for it to return from CA. After using it for a while, I don't think I will install a separate level 2 charger. Get the full upgrade, definitely worth the...

I just got a Leaf on lease and found the same thing. I just took the headrests out and turned them around. Still provides restraint in the event of a crash, but doesn't jam into my head anymore.

Hey, that's a great idea. He can't say yes if I don't ask. Just texted him. By the way, I learned in this process that negotiating by texting takes away a huge advantage that salepersons have. All that manipulation they learn doesn't work while texting.

Yes, true enough. I did not want to pay the $75 for instant gratification, but I may spend close to that driving the old Forester (which is an 03, not an 06, my bad) back and forth for two weeks while I wait for the unit to get back.

Howdy. The wife and I just leased a Leaf (Sparky) from the dealer in Corpus Christi. I think we are the only one in our county here in Rockport. I've driven it to work once (60 miles RT) and learned the joys of the guess-o-meter. It's sitting in the garage until we get the upgraded brick...