Posted on 05/07/2014 9:16:24 AM PDT by ctdonath2
I did it. I got an electric car. A Nissan Leaf.
Whatever the origins, the confluence of factors made it absurd not to. Buyers get a $7500 credit off federal taxes. Georgia offers $5000 off purchase or lease. Power usage costs about $25/mo (vs gas at $150-300). That, plus negotiating, makes a 2 year lease net cost $0, if not negative. That I was driving a '98 POS facing major repairs, plus legislative movements reconsidering the incentives, made it a must-do.
If you're in a state with similar incentives, and have any reason at all to get another car, do it.
Environmentalism? Reducing pollution et al is a good thing, but as I was otherwise looking at a Jeep Wrangler, not a major factor. Taxation/redistribution? Getting mine $$$ back is a good thing. If they're gonna legislate it, use it.
Just a happy new nifty car owner here, had to share. Get your free car now if you can.
And now you can brag here at FR!
Does it come with a free cell phone too?
I wonder, though: will he be able to use the rebate to pay his Obamatax bill for 2014?
Don`t take out in the snow or heavy rain.
Perhaps one of the things he thinks is right, is saving money for his family?
and they are bribing him yes or no. yes
government is evil , unaccountable, inefficient,corrupt yes or no? Yes
So, am I to understand you do not & never have claimed ANY credits or deductions on your state & federal taxes? None for owning a home, having dependents, charity, etc?
I wondered if anyone would pick up on the double entendre.
Thank you. A complimentary insult of support. I like Mona Lisa too. lol
It will also go 0-60 in under 4 seconds with a top speed above 150.... if you drop it from a plane. ;o)
I'd rather a Freeper gets it than the free-riders. I'm betting the Freeper has paid much in the way of taxes in the past.
You’re welcome.
my folks have a hybrid camry, it doesn’t improve mileage, all it does it add weight and eat up a lot of trunk space. My parents are already looking to just convert it back to full gas engine driven.
I told them before they bought it that it’s all hyped and they wouldn’t listen.
Considering that GA power is majority Coal, with some nuclear plants, you basically have a COAL-powered vehicle. Congrats!
They (and I, when I borrowed it for a week) were getting over 40mpg.
The regular Camrys get that? I’ve read they’re usually in the upper 20s/low 30s.
Let us postulate that when gas prices go up, it's because of evil manipulators.
What is your explanation for when they go down?
Enjoy!
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