Did I get a good deal? 2017 Leaf for $9,200

[Freshedie92]

I just purchased a 2017 leaf with 25k mi s. Some minor damage on one fender. Drives great.

Battery had 9 bars if I recall correctly though. No idea if it has BMs recall. Should I get that done? Do i need to if of I want a replacement battery.

Any reason why this isn't a good buy?

Leafspy:
Ahr 62
Soh .78
Hx .52
2 qc charge
1600 level 1 2
Soc .82

Thanks for the help guys! I'm hoping this thing can get a new battery soon.

Edit: forgot to mention it has 6.6kw charger. Not sure what charger comes in the bag though. I havent taken ownership of the car yet waiting on title.

[jlv]

How can anyone tell you if it was a "good deal" without the price paid.

If it hasn't had the BMS recall, it might really be an 11-12 bar car, making a warranty replacement on the battery very unlikely.

And, no, you do not need the BMS recall performed if you want to pay for the battery replacement out of pocket.

[BillHolz]

You have 75K miles and about 6 years before the 100K miles/8 year battery degradation warranty expires so you have plenty of time to use the vehicle.

[Oilpan4]

Magic 8 balls says new battery is in your future.

[Freshedie92]

Sorry I completely forgot the price. I added it to the title. Thanks for mentioning it. Okay so i should call nissan with vin to check if recall has been performed. Sounds like its mandatory. Plus I would love to get. 11-12 bar leaf that would make me so happy!

Anybody know where I can get a cheap white fender to get rid of the ugly dent in socal .

[LeftieBiker]

The BMS update may give you an 11 or 12 bar car - for a while. Some or all of the regained capacity bars will then vanish again, if they weren't real. As long as the range you have now works ok, it appears to be a good deal. If it really does have 85% capacity or more, it was a very good deal.

[danrjones]

Just be careful, especially if you are married.

The leaf is the ultimate chick magnet.
Even better than being out walking a dog.



Also your wife will steal it.

[danrjones]

Anybody know where I can get a cheap white fender to get rid of the ugly dent in socal .

I would think around SoCal there would be at least a few junkyards with a white leaf of the older generation. Just have to call around and find one not smashed on the side you care about.

[Freshedie92]

I'm going to keep an eye out for that fender. I'm sure I'll find one eventually.

So 85% is good for these miles? I thought that was pretty rough . What kind of range might I be looking at for mixed driving? Also is it true I gotta drive 70 max . I'm used to driving 80 with my prius .

Oh I got a cute fluffy dog too. My wife is going to hate me.

I'm glad my soh isn't too abnormal I was getting worried this car was being abused. It was from a lease that was ending. Btw the buyout for this thing was 9k if anyone is wanting a ballpark for what they're buying them for.

[Freshedie92]

I dont know if my other response is being checked by a moderator kind of a copy post cus now im not sure that I responded.

I have a big fluffy malamute, add the leaf to the mix, I might be getting a divorce soon. Thanks for the heads up dan!

I really hope the update recovers some 8 -10% I would rather have a good battery now than try to kill it for a replacement. Btw does it SOH and HX seem abnormally low, like it was not cared for appropriately? I know that nissan has metrics to determine if the battery was improperly cared for, I would be frustrated to no end if I was denied a replacement.

Im so excited to be driving this thing around its replacing my wifes gas guzzling v6 escape. It will be our primary commuter and my 2010 prius will be for road trips. I have been doing some math and the leaf should really be paying for itself over a few years. Especially when taking into account maintenance. But I guess i never considered all the side chicks that will be flocking my way . Is it just a wash?