Coaster
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Hi, all!
Long time lurker, first time poster. While I've never owned one, I've been a LEAFophile for years. The problem is my absolutely bulletproof 1998 Honda Civic LX that gets pretty good mileage, is stone simple to work on, and just won't die. Still, I'm going to pull the EV trigger before too much longer and hope you can help me sort out what I see as my two main options.
As I analyze the used market for the best LEAF value, I keep coming back to opposite ends of the trim spectrum: either a 2015 S with QC (~20K miles, low price ~$8500) vs. a 2013 SL (~30K miles, low price ~$10,000). I'm gung-ho about the 2015 S since it comes with B mode & cruise.
If I choose the SL, there's no question that getting the heat pump, leather, 17” alloys, navigation, rear heated seats, LED low beams, and potentially the Premium package for ~$1500 is a steal. I'm just not sure that those options are worth trading for an S that's 2 years newer & could have ~10K fewer miles? Not to mention a healthier battery...
$1500 also comfortably covers the installed cost of an EVSE.
What's the wisdom of the collective on choosing between these two options? Am I missing something (likely)?
Thanks for reading,
Jeff
PS: My commute is 10-11 miles RT in/near Asheville, NC, which can get cold but not ridiculously so.
http://www.rssweather.com/climate/North%20Carolina/Asheville/
PPS: I will certainly do a LeafSpy analysis before plunking down any shekels.
Long time lurker, first time poster. While I've never owned one, I've been a LEAFophile for years. The problem is my absolutely bulletproof 1998 Honda Civic LX that gets pretty good mileage, is stone simple to work on, and just won't die. Still, I'm going to pull the EV trigger before too much longer and hope you can help me sort out what I see as my two main options.
As I analyze the used market for the best LEAF value, I keep coming back to opposite ends of the trim spectrum: either a 2015 S with QC (~20K miles, low price ~$8500) vs. a 2013 SL (~30K miles, low price ~$10,000). I'm gung-ho about the 2015 S since it comes with B mode & cruise.
If I choose the SL, there's no question that getting the heat pump, leather, 17” alloys, navigation, rear heated seats, LED low beams, and potentially the Premium package for ~$1500 is a steal. I'm just not sure that those options are worth trading for an S that's 2 years newer & could have ~10K fewer miles? Not to mention a healthier battery...
$1500 also comfortably covers the installed cost of an EVSE.
What's the wisdom of the collective on choosing between these two options? Am I missing something (likely)?
Thanks for reading,
Jeff
PS: My commute is 10-11 miles RT in/near Asheville, NC, which can get cold but not ridiculously so.
http://www.rssweather.com/climate/North%20Carolina/Asheville/
PPS: I will certainly do a LeafSpy analysis before plunking down any shekels.