If you have to be wrong, at least you play humble.powersurge wrote: Tesla is, in comparison, a microbrewery in the car field. They will never have the cash to roll our any significant number of cars, especially at that low price.... IMVeryHO, Tesla is all hype, and the marketing of a new Tesla (for $35K) is like being told that you can buy a Lambo for the price of a Cadillac...
Tesla Model 3.martik777 wrote:Is anyone holding off acquiring a Leaf in anticipation of the 60kwh 2018 model?
I'm in no rush. I am assuming that Tesla will either produce the Model 3, or go under. I don't see a third option at this point. Whether one will every be sold for $35k is anyone's guess, but I'd still like to test drive whatever is available.powersurge wrote:Don't hold your breath for the Tesla...
This thread is about thoughts on a 2018 Leaf. Considering its alternatives / competitors is not off topic.LeftieBiker wrote:There are already several topics on this. How about using one of those?
I'm sorry, but MSRP is $7-10k more than you can buy a 2017 Leaf for today. Have you seen the discounts Nissan is offering? That's above and beyong the tax credit. Heck, I got $5k off MSRP on my 2012 in addition to the $7500 tax credit.LeftieBiker wrote:This topic is already 'damaged' by one person "assuming" that Leaf 2 will be $7-10k more, when Nissan is going to try for the same MSRP as now.
LeftieBiker wrote:
There are already several topics on this. How about using one of those?
This thread is about thoughts on a 2018 Leaf. Considering its alternatives / competitors is not off topic.
I agree w/all of the above.LeftieBiker wrote:There are already several topics on this. How about using one of those? This topic is already 'damaged' by one person "assuming" that Leaf 2 will be $7-10k more, when Nissan is going to try for the same MSRP as now.
that would put the cost into the mid to high 20's. Well worth it, I thinkmartik777 wrote:Is anyone holding off acquiring a Leaf in anticipation of the 60kwh 2018 model?
Assuming it will cost 7-10k more, I don't know if it is worth it. If your daily mileage is within the 24/30kwh range why lug around that extra weight. I guess it relieves some range anxiety and is a good buffer against battery degradation.
Frankly, I don't believe that, and actually hope it isn't true. If I decide to order a Leaf 2 without driving one, it will have to use the existing car as the basis for the redesign. If it really is all new, I'll probably lease a Bolt - which by then should be ironed out. Someone else can beta test the all-new Leaf.Also, he mentions that the new Leaf is a completely new design. There is no carryover from the current generation.
Logic fail.LeftieBiker wrote:Frankly, I don't believe that, and actually hope it isn't true. If I decide to order a Leaf 2 without driving one, it will have to use the existing car as the basis for the redesign. If it really is all new, I'll probably lease a Bolt - which by then should be ironed out. Someone else can beta test the all-new Leaf.Also, he mentions that the new Leaf is a completely new design. There is no carryover from the current generation.