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VANITY: Anybody take the dive in getting a Nissan Leaf?
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Posted on 08/22/2014 8:50:27 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

So the wife & I are thinking on taking the plunge. I commute about 75 miles a day round trip to work & back. Based on that, I pay over $410 in gas/month on a paid car that is just getting more expensive to maintain.

Any other FReepers who are owners care to give your experiences?

Is it worth it?


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Travel
KEYWORDS: electricvehicles; leaf; nissan; nissanleaf; taxincentives
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1 posted on 08/22/2014 8:50:28 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

75 miles would be the limit of the range on a good day. Figure 60 on an average day. You would be better off buying a good economy car.


2 posted on 08/22/2014 8:53:19 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The cure has become worse than the disease. Support an end to the WOD now.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Can you charge it for free at work?


3 posted on 08/22/2014 8:54:36 AM PDT by super7man (Oh why did I post that, now I'll never be able to run for Congress.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Are winters cold where you live? Wikipedia says that the range drops dramatically from over 100 miles at moderate temperatures to about 15 miles when its 10 degrees F. Under those conditions, it’s a light gas vehicle.


4 posted on 08/22/2014 8:55:38 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Even if my office has charging stations?


5 posted on 08/22/2014 8:55:51 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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To: super7man

Yes!!!!


6 posted on 08/22/2014 8:56:06 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

No, but I’m rolling with a 2014 Camry Hybrid. I’m getting into the high 30s/low 40s per gallon with highway mileage. It’s a nice car, too.


7 posted on 08/22/2014 8:56:23 AM PDT by Future Snake Eater (CrossFit.com)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Very worth it, though I purchased the Toyota Prius Hybrid Plug-in instead.

Basically, I have a 13 mile electric charge that covers my commute.

Charge up at work.

I get 1000+ miles to the tank on a 10 gallon tank depending on how disciplined I am on keeping it charged and keeping my side-trips to a minimum. I cut my fuel costs to at least 1/3 and possible 1/4.

Depending on the State you live in, you will get much more of an up-front tax incentive for the Leaf (a 100% electric vehicle) over the Prius.

Only thing you need to keep in mind is that your commute is just below the mileage limit for a complete charge on your vehicle. That would concern me as life is not perfect.


8 posted on 08/22/2014 8:56:48 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

You can find a lot better commuting car for a lot less money. If i ran the quick math right you are getting around 12-15 MPG in whatever you are driving now, no?


9 posted on 08/22/2014 8:56:58 AM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature ($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

The past two have been New Yorkeque...I’m in Atlanta. GA has pretty hefty tax rebates for it right now. I’m afraid they may not extend it to 2015.


10 posted on 08/22/2014 8:57:16 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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11 posted on 08/22/2014 8:57:32 AM PDT by dfwgator
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13 posted on 08/22/2014 8:57:59 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
75 miles would be the limit of the range on a good day. Figure 60 on an average day. You would be better off buying a good economy car.

Actually, a Toyota Prius Hybrid Plug-in would be a better choice.

If you drive it right, you'll be getting at least 90+ mpg.
14 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:05 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I always thought “Make Like A Tree Hugger And Leaf” would have made a great slogan for Nissan.

Might be too soon to buy... There are some battery and engine performance improvements on the horizon (1-2 years).


15 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:34 AM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Consumer Reports: We can no longer recommend the Leaf because it scored a Poor in the IIHS small-overlap crash test.


16 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:35 AM PDT by februus
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

VW TDI. I’ve heard amazing things about their diesels. They get crazy good mileage and actually look good. I see a cup edition at work that looks great. The Nissan Leaf looks like you lost your man card.


17 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:42 AM PDT by drunknsage
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Thanks but I prefer my super duty.


18 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:42 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I had a used VW diesel Jetta. It had over 180k miles on it (bought it with 105k) and it stil got 52 mpg. Almost no maintenance. Can’t recommend aone of the VW TDI diesels strongly enough. Only sold it because I was going out of the country for a couple years.


19 posted on 08/22/2014 8:58:50 AM PDT by Kozak ("It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal" Henry Kissinger)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature

It’s a Ford Explorer...probably 17-19. Horrible gas guzzler!


20 posted on 08/22/2014 8:59:23 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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