JerryEdgington
Member
Hello,
This is my first post and introduction. I'm happy to find you all and look forward to maximizing my use of the Leaf by learning things here. Community and shared experience rock.
I'd like to thank the entire state of California. Just heard on NPR news that only 1/10 of 1% (.001) of US car sales are emissions free and they say that the reason any battery powered vehicles are sold at all in the US is because of the CA mandate. For perspective, about 1% of men take their wives name at marriage in the US, so for every 10 guys you know who did that, probably one of them drives a Leaf. We are a rare breed.
I just signed a lease today, and will likely pick it up Friday, but have been researching for months and delaying gratification for years, but no more.
Considered:
Prius plug-in, not enough EV range.
Volt, better, but too small.
iMiev, cute, but also small, and rear wheel drive, which I'm not going back to in the snow.
So, signed on a blue 2012 SL, should be delivered with about 10 miles on it. $149/month tax incl. for 24 months, taking my 2001 Focus wagon as $2k down, plus acq fee. Will post lease story in lease section later, was very interesting, almost a bidding war.
Have a lot to learn and will ask many newbie questions later, but for now:
Why are there no green leafs?
I've searched the posts, but failed to find a definative answer. Comes down to Nissan's choice of course, but what are they thinking?
This is my first post and introduction. I'm happy to find you all and look forward to maximizing my use of the Leaf by learning things here. Community and shared experience rock.
I'd like to thank the entire state of California. Just heard on NPR news that only 1/10 of 1% (.001) of US car sales are emissions free and they say that the reason any battery powered vehicles are sold at all in the US is because of the CA mandate. For perspective, about 1% of men take their wives name at marriage in the US, so for every 10 guys you know who did that, probably one of them drives a Leaf. We are a rare breed.
I just signed a lease today, and will likely pick it up Friday, but have been researching for months and delaying gratification for years, but no more.
Considered:
Prius plug-in, not enough EV range.
Volt, better, but too small.
iMiev, cute, but also small, and rear wheel drive, which I'm not going back to in the snow.
So, signed on a blue 2012 SL, should be delivered with about 10 miles on it. $149/month tax incl. for 24 months, taking my 2001 Focus wagon as $2k down, plus acq fee. Will post lease story in lease section later, was very interesting, almost a bidding war.
Have a lot to learn and will ask many newbie questions later, but for now:
Why are there no green leafs?
I've searched the posts, but failed to find a definative answer. Comes down to Nissan's choice of course, but what are they thinking?