MikeMieka wrote:Hello, new to this forum and would like some opinions - our 2 year lease is about up (Jan 2019) on our 2016 S with 30kw battery. We will have $4800 into it (0 down, 200/mo) with a residual of about 12K. We live in the Seattle area which I know is good for battery life and we've had the software update on battery. The range is decent (in summer it shows 124 miles at 100% charge) and we haven't lost any bars. There is about 19K miles on it, in great condition and have really enjoyed it, pretty much serves our needs, but longer range would be nice. We were hoping the timing would be right to lease this one and then lease the new 200+ range model but it looks like it won't be out in time. Soooooo we are considering buying the 2016. What would you do?
60kwh Leaf will be $6000 more expensive, right?rcm4453 wrote:MikeMieka wrote:Hello, new to this forum and would like some opinions - our 2 year lease is about up (Jan 2019) on our 2016 S with 30kw battery. We will have $4800 into it (0 down, 200/mo) with a residual of about 12K. We live in the Seattle area which I know is good for battery life and we've had the software update on battery. The range is decent (in summer it shows 124 miles at 100% charge) and we haven't lost any bars. There is about 19K miles on it, in great condition and have really enjoyed it, pretty much serves our needs, but longer range would be nice. We were hoping the timing would be right to lease this one and then lease the new 200+ range model but it looks like it won't be out in time. Soooooo we are considering buying the 2016. What would you do?
Why not get a lease extension until you can get into the 2019 60kwh Leaf e-plus? My dealer offered an extension to me since my 2016 Leaf SV lease ends February 2019. Was told the 60kwh Leaf e-plus would be available spring of 2019 here in Minnesota. The 2019 e-plus will be a tremendous upgrade in my opinion (More horsepower, faster charging, longer range, better battery, active TMS, more technology and isn't butt ugly like my 2016 Leaf!)
tesleaf wrote:60kwh Leaf will be $6000 more expensive, right?rcm4453 wrote:MikeMieka wrote:Hello, new to this forum and would like some opinions - our 2 year lease is about up (Jan 2019) on our 2016 S with 30kw battery. We will have $4800 into it (0 down, 200/mo) with a residual of about 12K. We live in the Seattle area which I know is good for battery life and we've had the software update on battery. The range is decent (in summer it shows 124 miles at 100% charge) and we haven't lost any bars. There is about 19K miles on it, in great condition and have really enjoyed it, pretty much serves our needs, but longer range would be nice. We were hoping the timing would be right to lease this one and then lease the new 200+ range model but it looks like it won't be out in time. Soooooo we are considering buying the 2016. What would you do?
Why not get a lease extension until you can get into the 2019 60kwh Leaf e-plus? My dealer offered an extension to me since my 2016 Leaf SV lease ends February 2019. Was told the 60kwh Leaf e-plus would be available spring of 2019 here in Minnesota. The 2019 e-plus will be a tremendous upgrade in my opinion (More horsepower, faster charging, longer range, better battery, active TMS, more technology and isn't butt ugly like my 2016 Leaf!)
When will the $7500 tax credit become $3750?
If you'd have to sell the 2016 again, don't do that - the depreciation will be high. If you have someone in the family to give it to, then it's your call, obviously.MikeMieka wrote:Thank you everyone for the feedback, we didn't realize that a lease extension is possible and/or you can assume someone else's lease. We will look into that. Very good points made. We could live with our existing car for another few years AND we could afford a new one once the E plus, Kia or Hyundai are available. One side says since we've already invested $4800 into the car and it's cheap to buy out ($12K) and it serves our purposes, that's the way to go and in 3-5 years we could get a new one and who knows by then how much better they'll be, BUT in only a few months we could have a much improved one that could last much longer and be more useful for longer trips. Choices, choices. Maybe we should just flip a coin.......