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#29144 of 32402 Re: need help [breld] by qbrozen

Jan 09, 2013 (9:15 am)

Replying to: breld (Jan 09, 2013 9:11 am)
hahaha. yeah, you failed.
 
Emailed the wife and, much to my surprise, she said she'd have to test drive it.
 
I'm on the fence about the range issue. It is just on the cusp. If she drives the highway, it is 36 miles one way. The back roads (her usual route) is 29 miles. So any necessary side trips could be a problem. We work about 5 miles apart, so my commute is very similar.
 
Thing I can't figure out is if the charging station is an extra cost(???).

#29145 of 32402 Re: need help [qbrozen] by corvette

Jan 09, 2013 (9:18 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 09, 2013 8:19 am)
The Leaf is a neat car. If you lease, you don't get the federal tax credit, so that probably explains the attractive lease prices. Since it's new technology, leasing may be the wisest choice. The new model will probably have increased range.
 
Given the fact that you can't drive it on a long trip, I think you'd be hard pressed to clock 12,000 miles per year on it or any all-electric car.

#29146 of 32402 Re: need help [corvette] by qbrozen

Jan 09, 2013 (9:25 am)

Replying to: corvette (Jan 09, 2013 9:18 am)
That's true.
 
BTW, I entered my zip code and it came back with an even lower price. $199/mo. Damn it!

#29147 of 32402 hmmm... by qbrozen

Jan 09, 2013 (10:26 am)

So this is on the 2012 Leaf. It is very possible there are none left. No local dealers show any inventory online for Leafs of any year.

#29148 of 32402 Re: AWD? V8? Under $30K? [nyccarguy] by jpp5862

Jan 09, 2013 (10:51 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 08, 2013 1:58 pm)
My biggest issue with the previous gen of these cars were the small windows, it made the interior feel small and almost claustrophobic, although the Taurus suffers from the same issue.

#29149 of 32402 Re: need help [qbrozen] by ateixeira

Jan 09, 2013 (10:58 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 09, 2013 9:25 am)
Volt lease was $329 last time I looked, more down too.
 
Can either of you charge at work?
 
My garage has 2 EV charging stations but they're both taken every day.

#29150 of 32402 Re: AWD? V8? Under $30K? [nyccarguy] by jpp5862

Jan 09, 2013 (11:08 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 08, 2013 7:04 pm)
I completely agree on the traction and stability control. On my 2008 4Runner, my 2012 G37x and a rental Subaru I've seen those nannies really keep the car in line when it wiggles or slides a little bit. It's really impressive how far they've come. In fact I feel better in the G37x in the snow/ice than I do in my 2002 Pathfinder unless it's really deep.

#29151 of 32402 Re: Another 335i [breld] by nyccarguy

Jan 09, 2013 (11:24 am)

Replying to: breld (Jan 08, 2013 9:06 pm)
There is truly nothing that drives like a BMW. I know there are cars that sell within the same price point, but they all compete for 2nd place in the class.

#29152 of 32402 Re: AWD? V8? Under $30K? [oldfarmer50] by nyccarguy

Jan 09, 2013 (11:28 am)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 08, 2013 8:02 pm)
Or the torque of a 335i
 
Its not V8 torque, but comes damn close

#29153 of 32402 Re: need to 1-up Breld. [stickguy] by tjc78

Jan 09, 2013 (11:35 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Jan 08, 2013 10:05 pm)
The TC is the same color combo as my 04 Grand Marquis. The second picture with those awful wheels hurts my eyes!

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