Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

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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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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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.

cossie1600 · 07-31-2013, 03:49 PM

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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?

The z has the retarded fuel starve issue. I can fuel starve at half tank easily on my commute to work not going over 65

I don't need the extra car, but I can justify it if I don't have to get gas. I go thru 70 bux in gas a week now.

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 03:54 PM

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The z has the retarded fuel starve issue. I can fuel starve at half tank easily on my commute to work not going over 65

wat if your AA's run out of power on the way to work?

cossie1600 · 07-31-2013, 04:01 PM

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wat if your AA's run out of power on the way to work?

I can charge for free at work

Also ca offers h o v sticker on them !!!

Oh yeah this car is an excess, not a need lol.

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 04:05 PM

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I can charge for free at work

Also ca offers h o v sticker on them !!!

Oh yeah this car is an excess, not a need lol.

lots of goodness with your leaf choice.

so the final decision is color. you must do the pastel blue or pink. does it come in other grandma colors?

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