Jamalisms Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone own one? I basically only use my car for commuting and you can buy a one year old Nissan Leaf (or comparable) for super cheap because of the $7,500 tax credit pushing down the cost of a brand new one. I saw a 2015 with 15,000 miles for $9k the other day. That almost pays for itself. Does anyone own one and have experience / know pitfalls / have tips or considerations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Didn't know there was a tax credit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamalisms Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, reo said: Didn't know there was a tax credit Not only that, but some environmental groups and utilities partner together from time to time to offer an additional $10k off the price. If you time it exactly right, you can get $17,500 off of a $32k MSRP vehicle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanjuicy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I didn't know there was a tax credit either, and that is a nicely priced credit. If you are going to buy electric, do it soon. Trump will have cars running off of coal with tax credits before long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamalisms Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just now, Titanjuicy said: I didn't know there was a tax credit either, and that is a nicely priced credit. If you are going to buy electric, do it soon. Trump will have cars running off of coal with tax credits before long. I honestly have considered whether or not he could executive order the tax credit dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanjuicy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just now, Jamalisms said: I honestly have considered whether or not he could executive order the tax credit dead. That would be my worst fear also. At this point, he probably doesn't know it exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jamalisms said: I honestly have considered whether or not he could executive order the tax credit dead. That's what I was about to ask. It would suck to get the car and then not get the tax credit. I might look into it but not until later in the year.. maybe a month before the end of the fiscal year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliTitan3518 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I might be going with the new Tesla model 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Is the tax credit only for new cars or is it for used ones as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus74 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I've driven the Leaf and, if it suited my lifestyle, I'd own one.  It's well made, both design and assembly, and drives quite nicely.  It's smooth, quiet and very pleasant to drive.  The main issue is battery life and what happens when it dies.  Not just discharges but finally goes belly up.  They don't know what the ultimate life is and are just now starting to figure out how to replace/dispose of them. The big issue in day to day use is that everything you do drains the battery.  Hot outside?  The AC runs the battery down.  Cold out?  The heat runs the battery down, which is already compromised by the cold. Night driving?  Lights run the battery down.  Raining?  Wipers (and lights) run the battery down. The alternative to the Leaf is the Tesla which is huge money.  The ones we have in rental inventory have had LOTS of problems.  Sort if an electrical Maserati, lol.  It is fun to press the button and have the car follow you around the lot like a big puppy, though.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliTitan3518 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Opus74 said: I've driven the Leaf and, if it suited my lifestyle, I'd own one.  It's well made, both design and assembly, and drives quite nicely.  It's smooth, quiet and very pleasant to drive.  The main issue is battery life and what happens when it dies.  Not just discharges but finally goes belly up.  They don't know what the ultimate life is and are just now starting to figure out how to replace/dispose of them. The big issue in day to day use is that everything you do drains the battery.  Hot outside?  The AC runs the battery down.  Cold out?  The heat runs the battery down, which is already compromised by the cold. Night driving?  Lights run the battery down.  Raining?  Wipers (and lights) run the battery down. The alternative to the Leaf is the Tesla which is huge money.  The ones we have in rental inventory have had LOTS of problems.  Sort if an electrical Maserati, lol.  It is fun to press the button and have the car follow you around the lot like a big puppy, though.  Thats why im interested in the Model 3. Only 35k so not too much money. I think im going to hold off until they actually are on the street though. As you mentioned they tend to have issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanDuckFan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Titanjuicy said: I didn't know there was a tax credit either, and that is a nicely priced credit. If you are going to buy electric, do it soon. Trump will have cars running off of coal with tax credits before long. 33% of electric cars run off coal currently. (pardon the pun) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanDuckFan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 @Jamalisms, The people I know that have them claim they're better in the summer than the winter, just for range and practicality reasons. And that's in WA and OR, where the winters aren't near as severe as WI. Just something to ask about while you're shopping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscotitansfan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 The documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car" is one of my favorite's ever made. Who knows where the bias lies but it's essentially about how a while back even the technology in the car is fine and everyone who used them loved it but there were just so many reasons/companies why it is and will be fighting an uphill battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamalisms Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 41 minutes ago, reo said: Is the tax credit only for new cars or is it for used ones as well? New, but it drives down resale of used, which is why a one year old car is $10k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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