bowthom
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thankyouOB said:a member of the advisory board told me that nissan asks for proof that we care about this and that it is not just a couple of board members' whining.
do you care about a battery replacement price?
has it affected whether you sell your LEAF and buy a new one?
has it affected your recommendations to others?
This is absolutely on my radar. It was part of my plan all along, I'm just waiting for the numbers.
I always keep my cars a looooong time and serviceability is paramount.
I have been in Automotive for 40 years and people ask for my advice and/or help regularly. Yes, it does affect my recommendations to other buyers. Right now I include a "best case" scenario that Batteries will be reasonably priced with possible upgrades in the future, hoping that Nissan will do the right thing.
In my Original $$ plan (circa 2010), I wanted to retire the old battery after 8 years and use it for energy storage for the house PV system and put a plump new batt in my Leaf.
My other vehicles and years of ownership:
Mustang = 43 yrs (my first car)
Honda 750 MC = 37 years
GMC van = 20 yrs
Prius gen I = 10 years