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Perfect. Thanks ... This is very useful. Appreciate it! R5

Hi, I'm looking for current Residual Values for all 3 variants (S, SV, SL) of the Leaf for both 24 and 36 months at 12K and 15K miles. Also looking for the money factors being offered by Nissan. I seem to recall this information being posted somewhere on the forum but can't find it anymore...

Leo, I commend you for trying to make the experience of purchasing a Leaf less of an ordeal. However, your initial post leaves me somewhat skeptical. You quote the monthly price and downpayment, but make no mention of how much the "first payment, tax, title, license, bank and dealer fees"...

Out of the dealers I visited or contacted over the internet 1 really stands out. Matt Saefong the internet sales manager at Nissan of Fremont was extremely candid and took his time explaining everything. Extremely low pressure and a wealth of information. I understand everyone has different...

http://insideevs.com/plotting-the-changes-2014-nissan-leaf-expected-to-launch-in-canada-in-january/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Hope this helps.

I think I'm going to wait. With these really low residuals and higher monthly payments I don't think leasing it makes financial sense for me anymore. Especially since I know some people that have gotten amazing deals just a few months back. ;) We're almost at the end of 2013... I'm curious...

So am I misunderstanding the fine print on the Nissan Website when they say "At lease end, purchase of for $11,860, plus purchase option fee up to $300, plus tax, or pay excess wear...." Does that mean that if you pay $300 up front they will honor the purchase price of the car at the end of...

Thank you Ray -- thats exactly what I was looking for. As far as the second part of the question -- the only reason I asked is because I saw this video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVNsLlBNufs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I was wondering what the general experience was of those returning their vehicle at the end of the lease. Were there any additional charges incurred due to "excess wear" on the vehicle? If so what? And were they warranted? What does Nissan consider as "excess wear"? Or was it a simple...

How so? If the 2014 Leaf costs the same as the 2013 Leaf wouldn't waiting a bit give you effectively the same deal? I'm assuming there will probably be a window when you pay some sort of "premium" for owning the newest leaf -- basically dealers would be less willing to give discounts on the...

It would be helpful if you used numbers to prove your point. Empirical evidence always goes much further to illustrate a point than simple yes or no answers. Or use an argument based on logic. Once again, I'm simply trying to gain a better understanding of all the variables in a...

No sir I'm not trying to stir the pot. I'm merely trying to gain as much information I can and since the dealers have not been too forthcoming so I decided to post here. But you make a good point -- I don't want anyone to think that my posts are based on things I know for a fact. For that I...

I had dealer try to sell me a certified leaf for just about $1000.00 below Residual value. Even then the dealers have got to be making an absolute killing by holding on to the Rebates for themselves.

Hello, I've been in the market to lease a 2013 Leaf (SV) and have been doing some research and also talking to a lot of dealers. Somehow the Math was just not adding up! And I think I finally figured out how the dealerships are possibly making a killing on new leases by essentially not...