LEAF leaser interested in the Bolt

[unplugged]

I can imagine lots of Leaf drivers trading up to a Bolt... could make for some great deals on used LEAFs soon

 

[idknow]

It all depends on LEAF 2.0 - which I hope Nissan will announce before the Bolt EV hits dealer lots or they will lose customers.

 

[Anonymous]

The $1000 question - will they trade up to a Bolt after their lease, or to a second gen LEAF?

 

[omar]

I hope the Bolt does well in North America, if for nothing else than to open up the minds of the average driver to the advantage of driving a battery electric vehicle.

 

[GetOffYourGas]

I leased a Leaf in 2012, but now I own it. I'm closely watching the next wave of EVs, and ready to upgrade when the right car comes along.

I think my own plan is to keep my old Leaf. It won't be worth much to try and sell. It's already almost to the point that it's worth keeping as a winter rat rather than selling for a few thousand dollars. In New York state, the DMV lets you withdraw a car from use for months at a time. This lowers your insurance to practically nothing while allowing you to keep the plates (avoid the hassle of a DMV trip). My plan is to buy a Bolt/Model III/Leaf 2.0/??? and then withdraw it from use from November through March. I used to do this with the S2000 I had. One thing is for certain, the Leaf will be the newest/nicest "winter rat" I've ever owned!

 

[SalisburySam]

Brian, my thoughts exactly. Bought my 2012 LEAF new and like you see not much residual value to others, but still like the car. It will hold me well until the 3-way battle ensues over actual and deliverable Bolts, Model 3's,, and LEAF's sporting 200+ mile ranges in the next year or so. Then I'll try to sell the 2012 LEAF for enough to cover advertising costs to do so (he says, hopefully).