Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-10 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
tric Vehicle Discussion List' <ev@lists.evdl.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:59 AM Subject: RE: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values I also just got a 2013 Leaf-S, 16K miles for under $10K.  I don't understand all this battery talk, the warranty on the battery is 96 mo

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-10 Thread David Kerzel via EV
11:09 AM To: ev@lists.evdl.org; ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values This could not be further from the real truth. You can't get a very good deal on a new Leaf Lease. You can however get a 5 thousand dollar discount on used Leafs or off lease cars

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-10 Thread Willie2 via EV
On 02/10/2016 03:59 AM, David Kerzel via EV wrote: I also just got a 2013 Leaf-S, 16K miles for under $10K. I don't understand all this battery talk, the warranty on the battery is 96 months or 100K miles. Nissan resists honoring their warranty.

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 03:06 PM, Roland wrote: Hello Jay, A local Nissan dealers normally are not EV technicians. The dealer wants you to purchase the whole battery case which includes 33 modules, a battery charger, controller, and bms system. My 2013 Nissan Leaf battery contained 48 "modules", some

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Roland via EV
From: Jay Summet via EV<mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> To: ev@lists.evdl.org<mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values On 02/09/2016 11:22 AM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > On Tue Feb 09 08:08:55

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread fotajoye via EV
Nissan policy ties specific range restricted battery packs to specific models and they don't offer range upgraded battery packs for older models; this restricts the functionality of the older models and decreases their resale value greatly. Replacing a battery that cost almost as much as the

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
This could not be further from the real truth.  You can't get a very good deal on a new Leaf Lease.  You can however get a  5 thousand dollar discount on used Leafs or off lease cars..  I bought a 2013 vehicle near pristine for 14k.  18 k would be the price I'd have to pay for my 2012. Minus 5k

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
On Tue Feb 09 08:08:55 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: > Plus Nissan is committed to a replacement pack for 5500 dollars.  I wonder if it will be possible to just go to a Nissan Dealership and just buy a "replacement" pack... -- Tigers prowl and Dragons soar in my dreams...

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I suspect you will have to provide a core.  But why.  You can get a wrecked Leaf for next to nothing.  Pull that pack out and use it as you wish.  Lawrence From: John Lussmyer To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List ; Lawrence Rhodes

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 11:22 AM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: On Tue Feb 09 08:08:55 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: Plus Nissan is committed to a replacement pack for 5500 dollars. I wonder if it will be possible to just go to a Nissan Dealership and just buy a "replacement" pack... Just like

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 12:49 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: You can get a wrecked Leaf for next to nothing. Pull that pack out and use it as you wish. Lawrence To put a number on "next to nothing": I bought a wrecked leaf for $3200 + auction fees & delivery of around $4100 total price. (I

[EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Cheap Oil Is Not Killing EVs' http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/no-falling-leaf-values-heres-why No falling LEAF values — here's why Feb. 02, 2016 Joe Overby [image http://www.autoremarketing.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page_main_image/public/nissan%20leaf_3.jpg?itok=aeqRpi6o