Well, I went and did it...
I actually was deciding to not spend so much and started to sign up for the 2018 Leaf pre-order...
Got all registered and went to the configuration page..
Now, I have a 120 mile round trip commute, so the 150 was probably OK, but close.. (especially in winter, etc)..
So I go thru the Nissan config pages. I choose the base model.
I add QC (that's a requirement for me) and then I add the cold weather package to get the hybrid heater, which I consider a requirement with my range in the winter...
Man, those upgrades are expensive from Nissan..
Look at the final price.. and start to go.. Hey, wasn't that within $2000 of what the Chevy dealer was offering me for an LT with discounts?
True, the LT didn't have the heated seats and steering wheel, but with the extra range, I can run the heater more without worrying..
I go check.. Yep.. The add-ons from Nissan are pretty spendy. If I was OK with a base 2018 without QC and hybrid heater, I could save a bunch, but with those added.. Not so much of a difference anymore..
So I go back to our Chevy dealer to check..
Funny thing, they had a red Bolt LT on the lot with QC and heated seats/steering wheel, for not much more..
So a little discussion later, and we're signing papers and I'm driving home with that Bolt.
Now, I loved my 2012 Leaf. Went into it knowing its issues and have zero complaints. I will miss that car. ;-)
Just that I told my wife that when I could afford a car that can get me to work and back on a charge, I'd look at moving from my Leaf.
(I did have someone offer me their Model 3 slot, but that's still a ways out and I don't like sedans.. It's a great car, just not for me.)
I knew the Bolt would do what I needed, but wanted to wait for Nissan. Have to admit I was disappointed in the 150 for the 2018 Nissan Leaf.
Now, I actually think it might be the correct decision on their part; time will tell (I think they will need to drop the price a bit more tho..) Just not a slam dunk for me.. A 200 mile 2018 Leaf, I probably would have waited to drive and probably bought.. That's just me..
That said, the Bolt looks/drives great so far (from the dealer to here, so not much experience.. ;-).
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