LHN
Well-known member
Hello--
I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have read lots of info here which is all very helpful!
So, this is my situation. I reserved a VW ID.4 on Nov 14, 2021 and since then--nothing. Between a backlog of orders and cars burning up at sea, I am wondering when I will see my ID.4 and actually losing hope for 2022. Being impatient, I have put a deposit on a Nissan Leaf SL Plus. The dealer says it is scheduled to arrive between Mar 6 to Mar 26. That gives me time to get a charger installed at the house and be ready to go.
This is my thinking: I currently have a 2019 Buick Envision AWD with 11,600 miles. It is much more car than I need. At this point, I am not hauling things or people (children are grown, no grandchildren) and 99% of the time it's just me in the car. It seems to make sense to trade it in now, plus I have a feeling that gas prices are going to go through the roof in the next few weeks. So I can make the EV switch now and get on the bandwagon.
I am not cancelling my ID.4 reservation, however. When it materializes, then we can decide what to do. If my husband decides he wants to go electric, we can trade in his 2016 Tiguan. If I decide the Leaf is too small for me, then I can sell that and go with the ID.4. Or, if my husband wants to stick with his car and I like the Leaf, then we can pass on the ID.4. Another option: my daughter is currently driving a 2005 Toyota Camry with about 200K miles and it is showing its age. So, if I get the ID.4 and want to keep it, maybe I could pass the Leaf down to her.
I posted a similar message in the VW ID.4 and got lots of helpful comments and advice but they were all very VW-centric (not surprising). Now I am posting here to see what dedicated Leaf owners seem to think about my strategy. Thanks in advance for your comments!
I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have read lots of info here which is all very helpful!
So, this is my situation. I reserved a VW ID.4 on Nov 14, 2021 and since then--nothing. Between a backlog of orders and cars burning up at sea, I am wondering when I will see my ID.4 and actually losing hope for 2022. Being impatient, I have put a deposit on a Nissan Leaf SL Plus. The dealer says it is scheduled to arrive between Mar 6 to Mar 26. That gives me time to get a charger installed at the house and be ready to go.
This is my thinking: I currently have a 2019 Buick Envision AWD with 11,600 miles. It is much more car than I need. At this point, I am not hauling things or people (children are grown, no grandchildren) and 99% of the time it's just me in the car. It seems to make sense to trade it in now, plus I have a feeling that gas prices are going to go through the roof in the next few weeks. So I can make the EV switch now and get on the bandwagon.
I am not cancelling my ID.4 reservation, however. When it materializes, then we can decide what to do. If my husband decides he wants to go electric, we can trade in his 2016 Tiguan. If I decide the Leaf is too small for me, then I can sell that and go with the ID.4. Or, if my husband wants to stick with his car and I like the Leaf, then we can pass on the ID.4. Another option: my daughter is currently driving a 2005 Toyota Camry with about 200K miles and it is showing its age. So, if I get the ID.4 and want to keep it, maybe I could pass the Leaf down to her.
I posted a similar message in the VW ID.4 and got lots of helpful comments and advice but they were all very VW-centric (not surprising). Now I am posting here to see what dedicated Leaf owners seem to think about my strategy. Thanks in advance for your comments!