Why would anyone buy a nissan leaf right now???
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jbsocdelica
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@sagebrush
Your comments are so right on for clarifying decision making with detailed processes!
Mahalo!
Your comments are so right on for clarifying decision making with detailed processes!
Mahalo!
A mechanic one trusts means a lot, no doubt about itjbsocdelica said:
As to specifics, I'm under the impression that Nissan sells repair manuals at reasonable cost. That is the good part
Repairs that require software interfacing can be a different story though because the Nissan package ("Consult", IIRC) is quite expensive and may not be held by independent garages.
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An aside ...
I'm reading John Steinbeck's 'Travels with Charley.' A car mechanic talks about his job and his hope to set up a business. He reflects on his prospects and says "there is one great thing about cars. They are always breaking." I couldn't help but laugh.
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“I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found.”
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SageBrush said:
I learned that lesson from my Mom. She *loved* getting lost. We would get in the car and she would drive until she had no clue where she was. It was high adventure. I don't think it occurred to her that she was instilling a joy (or at least a lack of anxiety) for the unknown in her son but I think she gave me a special gift. And all with a gas guzzler. I'm still not sure how we never had to walk home.jbsocdelica said:
DougWantsALeaf
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Leaf still in lead position in Poland.
https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/popularity-of-electric-cars-in-poland-continues-to-grow-19057
https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/popularity-of-electric-cars-in-poland-continues-to-grow-19057
"Real cheap to drive Leaf in Poland. We plug into Germany at night!"
WetEV
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Nissan Leaf 40kWh is almost tops.
https://www.carboncounter.com/#!/explore
https://www.carboncounter.com/#!/explore
jbsocdelica
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Ok Leafies, so this is before I go 80 mph on the fwy along the California Coast....
2011 Leaf with 62 kWh battery installed inLos Angeles.
and to @Sagegbrush... 'the road less traveled'
and in terms of dogs (and Charlie)
"You know, the best friend I ever had was a dog
It sounds like a cliche unless it’s happened to you
Some days that dog was the only reason I even got out of bed
That dog went everywhere with me
And then I heard the crack addicts
Were stealin’ dogs and selling them for animal research
It sounded like an urban myth to me
Like the mouse in the Coke bottle
But I started leavin’ her at home after that"
Dan Bern
Aloha!
Addendum: Installer is MIA, no forwarding address, doesn't have voicemail. He is still taking new clients, but stay away!
2011 Leaf with 62 kWh battery installed inLos Angeles.
and to @Sagegbrush... 'the road less traveled'
and in terms of dogs (and Charlie)
"You know, the best friend I ever had was a dog
It sounds like a cliche unless it’s happened to you
Some days that dog was the only reason I even got out of bed
That dog went everywhere with me
And then I heard the crack addicts
Were stealin’ dogs and selling them for animal research
It sounded like an urban myth to me
Like the mouse in the Coke bottle
But I started leavin’ her at home after that"
Dan Bern
Aloha!
Addendum: Installer is MIA, no forwarding address, doesn't have voicemail. He is still taking new clients, but stay away!
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DougWantsALeaf
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That's a good looking GOM
jbsocdelica
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Nice mid-drive sand bike.
DougWantsALeaf
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Leaf is hitting the roads now in the Philippines!
https://m.facebook.com/groups/575046713319661/permalink/878628259628170/?fs=1&focus_composer=0
https://m.facebook.com/groups/575046713319661/permalink/878628259628170/?fs=1&focus_composer=0
jbsocdelica
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@LeftieBiker
Bike model is: S07-2 Electric Bike
AOSTIRMOTOR Electric Bike 48V 13Ah Lithium Battery EBike 750W 7 Speed Fat Tire Electric Mountain Bicycle
It's a rear driven model, but super powerful.
Got a smokin' deal on for under $1k with shipping and CA taxes.
Having fun reprogramming the settings, and have ordered surfboard rack for it... The settings for assist are pretty wrong, it wants to go to almost 650 watts in first passenger assist in any gear, so funky to be sure. It does ride quite well, settings as funked up as they presently are.
Because the aluminum frame is pretty light (relatively speaking without battery), I can use the old Thule 990 XT rack, though have ordered fatter wheel wells.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GGJFDC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In term so of the bike itself, the picture shown has a slightly different color than mine. Right now, Newegg has a similar deal, and I think for signing up, you get a 10% coupon and / or free shipping....? Could be similarly smokin' (just not like the Bolt, we hope).
https://www.newegg.com/p/03W-015A-00002?&quicklink=true
Aloha!
Bike model is: S07-2 Electric Bike
AOSTIRMOTOR Electric Bike 48V 13Ah Lithium Battery EBike 750W 7 Speed Fat Tire Electric Mountain Bicycle
It's a rear driven model, but super powerful.
Got a smokin' deal on for under $1k with shipping and CA taxes.
Having fun reprogramming the settings, and have ordered surfboard rack for it... The settings for assist are pretty wrong, it wants to go to almost 650 watts in first passenger assist in any gear, so funky to be sure. It does ride quite well, settings as funked up as they presently are.
Because the aluminum frame is pretty light (relatively speaking without battery), I can use the old Thule 990 XT rack, though have ordered fatter wheel wells.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GGJFDC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In term so of the bike itself, the picture shown has a slightly different color than mine. Right now, Newegg has a similar deal, and I think for signing up, you get a 10% coupon and / or free shipping....? Could be similarly smokin' (just not like the Bolt, we hope).
https://www.newegg.com/p/03W-015A-00002?&quicklink=true
Aloha!
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They claim the top speed is 'up to 15MPH'. I assume that this 750 watt mid-drive is a BIT faster than that?
(Yes, I'll move these posts to the eBike topic later.)
(Yes, I'll move these posts to the eBike topic later.)
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I think I hit 28 mph (but that may have been going down hill). The display lets you program higher speeds (there are about 16 settings; one accesses these by hitting the up and down keys at the same time. I'll see what I can get it up on the flat (and have the phone speed gps measurement
to check it's accuracy...)
The 13 Ah 48 volt battery seems pretty good (though I am thinking of getting a spare battery for longer rides)
Today's numbers prior to surf check:
Aloha!
I think I hit 28 mph (but that may have been going down hill). The display lets you program higher speeds (there are about 16 settings; one accesses these by hitting the up and down keys at the same time. I'll see what I can get it up on the flat (and have the phone speed gps measurement
to check it's accuracy...)
The 13 Ah 48 volt battery seems pretty good (though I am thinking of getting a spare battery for longer rides)
Today's numbers prior to surf check:
Aloha!
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DougWantsALeaf
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https://www.thedrive.com/news/38867/which-car-surprised-you-the-most-in-a-good-way
Another nice surprise review, though I certainly feel like the volume is waning as the design ages vs. The growing loner range competition.
Another nice surprise review, though I certainly feel like the volume is waning as the design ages vs. The growing loner range competition.
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Well, on the topic of buying a used LEAF... every now and again I like to shop for them just to see what's out there. More and more of the used ones seem to be picked up by (a.k.a being dumped by) Carrvana).
Today I found this 2013 LEAF SV for sale there with ~64K for $7590.
Now I've never seen a LEAF with only 6 bars left for sale until this one.[img=https://cdnblob.fastly.carvana.io/2000764427/pre/original/2000764427-manual-13.jpg?dpr=2&width=2000&v=2020-12-02T15:33:08.327Z][/img] The Carfax raves that the last owner drove less the 4000 miles a year. I was thinking that at about 30 miles a charge, it would take some time to get 4000 miles on that car.
Anyway, the only up with Carvana is that at least an unsuspecting buyer might figure out in the 7 day return period that the car they just bought will not go far from home. Anyone want to chime in on what they think the car is really worth?
Today I found this 2013 LEAF SV for sale there with ~64K for $7590.
Now I've never seen a LEAF with only 6 bars left for sale until this one.[img=https://cdnblob.fastly.carvana.io/2000764427/pre/original/2000764427-manual-13.jpg?dpr=2&width=2000&v=2020-12-02T15:33:08.327Z][/img] The Carfax raves that the last owner drove less the 4000 miles a year. I was thinking that at about 30 miles a charge, it would take some time to get 4000 miles on that car.
Anyway, the only up with Carvana is that at least an unsuspecting buyer might figure out in the 7 day return period that the car they just bought will not go far from home. Anyone want to chime in on what they think the car is really worth?
It has Premium Package, so maybe $5k. It really depends on intended use: for a city only car, that would be a good deal. For anything else, it's worthless.
