Nissan Leaf: Any Good?

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02/14/2017 at 11:39 • Filed to: None

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Kinja'd!!! boredalways > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 11:57

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Google crash test video.

It’s not good.


Kinja'd!!! Racin'Jason001 > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 11:59

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Not any more. Maybe back in 2011.


Kinja'd!!! Tekamul > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:00

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A friend has one, and likes it a lot.

Caveats : He is married w/o kids, he has a house with a garage and charger, and a 2nd vehicle.


Kinja'd!!! ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:04

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I hear it’s shocking.


Kinja'd!!! OPPOsaurus WRX > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:08

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i’ve heard their batteries diminish and dont have good range after a while


Kinja'd!!! PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:09

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Depends on how you intend to use it and if there is charging at your work.


Kinja'd!!! bhtooefr > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:42

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Used, if the battery is in good condition, or if it’s a late 2012 with a battery in poor condition, they can be a good buy.

New, it’s a terrible buy.


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 12:43

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My dad bought a used one. I think he regrets it.

I think it’s garbage.


Kinja'd!!! Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Saracen
02/14/2017 at 14:01

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I think that’s where I am winding up.


Kinja'd!!! SpeedSix > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 14:47

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If you live where it gets very cold, you might only have 1/2 - 2/3 of the max. possible range in winter.


Kinja'd!!! nermal > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 15:20

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The going rate for used ones seems to be $8k or so. Assuming that you can work within a realistic 50 mile battery range, and don’t care about the relatively crappy interior, it might make for a decent commuter car.

New ones are advertised to lease @ $199 for 36 mo w/ $2800 down. So, $276 / mo + tax. That may realistically be a better option.


Kinja'd!!! Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > nermal
02/14/2017 at 17:04

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Carmax has muchos of these for $8k.


Kinja'd!!! Stephenson Valve Gear > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/14/2017 at 17:48

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I almost posted this very question last night. Noticed the used car department of the local Chevy dealer has got a half dozen of these little guys for sale just under 10k. In my part of the country, Nissan Leafs (Nissan Leaves?) are just slightly less common than bigfoot. I think it might make a nice 4th car... just for a grocery getter and parts chaser. Hmmm....