Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Why not used Pry-us? Good gas mileage, Toyota so it'll work forever, and quiet

you want to be iggyfied, DE?

DEpointfive0 · 07-31-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you want to be iggyfied, DE?

Nothing but love for you Kenchan!

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Nothing but love for you Kenchan!

i know. that was just a joke.

(i hating toyota's is not a joke

lol)

w0rM · 07-31-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I got back from the dealership. The lease rate had climbed slightly as they are 7 months into the production cycle. I think I was quoted about $240 a month taxed with $2K down for 3 years. I still would like to see the payment at $200. Regardless, I am probably going to hold up for a few more months. Insurance is very expensive on the Leaf too, kind of annoying.

I get free charging at work (of course there could be a wait) and the place I am living at is installing them right now, of course they are getting so popular now that there is probably going to be a line in the near future.

I just picked up/leased a Juke for $204/month ($2k down - 36 months). It's quiet, comfortable and fun to drive. The gas mileage isn't great (getting about 24 so far) but it's better than the Z.

For what it's worth, having a DD only makes the Z that much more fun when I do drive it. And when it's raining or I know I have to park in crappy parking lots, I know the Z is safe at home in the garage.

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

I just picked up/leased a Juke for $204/month ($2k down - 36 months). It's quiet, comfortable and fun to drive. The gas mileage isn't great (getting about 24 so far) but it's better than the Z.

For what it's worth, having a DD only makes the Z that much more fun when I do drive it. And when it's raining or I know I have to park in crappy parking lots, I know the Z is safe at home in the garage.

i really liked how the SV (i think it was) drove when i test drove it. the clutch is light, 6MT, and just zipped around town.

i also like the interior too.

but i have 2 kids and i need cargo space so didn't get it this time. also the dealer (which is the same nissan dealer that sold me my 370Z) was being an arse that day

with new sales team and sales manager. maybe in the future.

raymondo510 · 07-31-2013, 05:42 AM

I use to DD my Z and put almost 25k on in a year. I got a little beater just to go to and from work so I would go for the Leaf or a prius.

DEpointfive0 · 07-31-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510

I use to DD my Z and put almost 25k on in a year. I got a little beater just to go to and from work so I would go for the Leaf or a prius.

Rather have a Pry-us. I don't know why so many people are sooooooo loyal to the brand... I would've gotten the Leaf 3-6 months ago when it was $99/month lease with $2-3k down

XiP · 07-31-2013, 07:41 AM

Get the leaf.

Chuck33079 · 07-31-2013, 07:47 AM

If you drive enough miles to have to fill the Z up every three days, is a Leaf even going to work for you? It seems like you do a lot of driving, and a range-limited electric only car may not fit the bill. Maybe a Volt would work better since you've got the gas backup to the electric?

XiP · 07-31-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you drive enough miles to have to fill the Z up every three days, is a Leaf even going to work for you? It seems like you do a lot of driving, and a range-limited electric only car may not fit the bill. Maybe a Volt would work better since you've got the gas backup to the electric?

That's a good point. What about something like a Versa?

critical · 07-31-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

That's a good point. What about something like a Versa?

I'll almost shot myself having a versa as a loaner.

DEpointfive0 · 07-31-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

I'll almost shot myself having a versa as a loaner.

ALMOST?!?!?! I have shot myself because of that hateful car. Second worst fucking thing I have driven. Number 1 was the Nissan Cube

Tazicon · 08-07-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

I'll almost shot myself having a versa as a loaner.

Why? I rented one for a week and liked it. I loved the gas milage. If I didn't have a company vehicle I would consider one for a DD.

fonzo179 · 07-31-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

That's a good point. What about something like a Versa?

That Leaf was popular in Seattle when it was released. Puget Sound Energy started putting charging stations throughout the city, and they were well-recieved. The older crowd 65+ loved it because they didn't travel much further than 15-20 miles away from town.

The Reuters poll from December 2011 showed that it made 78% of the 1000 surveyed would feel "up-to-date" with an electric car. Well, to each their own, I guess

PapoZalsa · 08-07-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

That's a good point. What about something like a Versa?

Rank #1 as the Best Cheap Small Vehicle.

I commute 120 miles round trip each day, That is like $10 per day on gas when I use it.

BTW is my daughter's car.

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