Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

cossie1600 · 07-31-2013, 03:36 AM

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.

DEpointfive0 · 07-31-2013, 04:19 AM

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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.

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

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-31-2013, 04:29 AM

I would personally lease the Leaf, even if it's $240 a month. I love my Zs, but I'd rather have another DD. It's nice to drive something you don't really give a sh!t about, especially if it's fuel efficient. In your case, you'll be saving over $100 a week in fuel costs, you have a useable back seat, and the car's not yours. Total win OP.

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.

07-31-2013, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	I would personally lease the Leaf, even if it's $240 a month. I love my Zs, but I'd rather have another DD. It's nice to drive something you don't really give a sh!t about, especially if it's fuel efficient. In your case, you'll be saving over $100 a week in fuel costs, you have a useable back seat, and the car's not yours. Total win OP. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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07-31-2013, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	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.