I wanted to ask this question:
Why can't Nissan continue to offer the base 2011 SV model with no QC, no backup camera, no solar panels and no specialized heating options, and keep the MSRP at 32K ?
In my opinion this is the best value for money for someone in the Dallas area.
Many of my friends who have test rode my LEAF, not only love the ride but also the price of the base model. They have very similar driving patterns and don't need an L2 charger at home. That means your cost on the road, with title, tax & registration is around $26K. But there is no base model available any more at that price, apparently. Nissan should be looking to push more cars on the road with a a minimum no-frills model and capture the market. In fact I think the GPS NAV option itself is useless. My iphone google map and the plethora of car charging station apps is all I use all the time.