watchdoc
Well-known member
Hi everyone, first post, thanks for having me.
I'm pondering a 22 Leaf SL+ purchase in the next few months. I recently sold my Rav4 Prime for nearly what I paid for it and have decided to go full electric. The R4P was nice but all it really did was solidify my decision to go full electric. If anyone would like to know more about my R4P experience, Just ask. The Leaf is on my short list not only because it's currently the "value" proposition EV but it's also very comfy, practical, and fun to drive. This would be a commuter car for me with occasional out of town jaunts needing fast charging. I'm "eyes wide open" about the air cooled battery issues and the ChadEMo connecter being phased out in some areas. My biggest concern would be that depreciation has not been kind to the leaf.
I've driven the Leaf, ID4, and Mache. I wasn't impressed with the ID4 so I've ruled it out. Everything was touch based and I'm just not ready to give up buttons. The Mache seems overpriced and buggy although it did drive nice. I don't wanna spend Tesla money. The BZx4/Solterra look interesting but it will likely be a year before they arrive. Ultimately, I would like to have an F150 lightning but it could be years before I could get one.
I would choose the SL+ trim because it doesn't seem much more expensive than the SV+ and the leather and Bose would be worth it to me.
The R4P came with a full $7500 tax credit which I will use for 2021. My options would be to lease a 22 Leaf before the end of the year or purchase one after first of the year so I could get another tax credit depending on what the democrats get passed.
So, with all that being said. What is everyones thoughts on purchasing or leasing a 22 SL+ at this point?
I'm pondering a 22 Leaf SL+ purchase in the next few months. I recently sold my Rav4 Prime for nearly what I paid for it and have decided to go full electric. The R4P was nice but all it really did was solidify my decision to go full electric. If anyone would like to know more about my R4P experience, Just ask. The Leaf is on my short list not only because it's currently the "value" proposition EV but it's also very comfy, practical, and fun to drive. This would be a commuter car for me with occasional out of town jaunts needing fast charging. I'm "eyes wide open" about the air cooled battery issues and the ChadEMo connecter being phased out in some areas. My biggest concern would be that depreciation has not been kind to the leaf.
I've driven the Leaf, ID4, and Mache. I wasn't impressed with the ID4 so I've ruled it out. Everything was touch based and I'm just not ready to give up buttons. The Mache seems overpriced and buggy although it did drive nice. I don't wanna spend Tesla money. The BZx4/Solterra look interesting but it will likely be a year before they arrive. Ultimately, I would like to have an F150 lightning but it could be years before I could get one.
I would choose the SL+ trim because it doesn't seem much more expensive than the SV+ and the leather and Bose would be worth it to me.
The R4P came with a full $7500 tax credit which I will use for 2021. My options would be to lease a 22 Leaf before the end of the year or purchase one after first of the year so I could get another tax credit depending on what the democrats get passed.
So, with all that being said. What is everyones thoughts on purchasing or leasing a 22 SL+ at this point?