Help! Should I trade in my 2011 for a lease on a 2013

[qaleaf]

I usually keep my cars forever (two other cars are a 96 and a 98 volvo) but am worried that with battery issues and advances in technology that the 2011 Leaf won't hold value very well. I can trade it in for $15K and get a 2 year lease on a 2013 S with charge pack for 0 down and $179 per month (and pocket the trade in). I'm thinking yes, but would like other opinions.

2011 leaf is a SL, 5300 miles, excellent condition, extended warranty

 

[DesertDenizen]

Sounds like a great deal to me. I traded in my 2011 after it lost a capacity bar at 6,771 miles and now lease a 2012. I SO much more enjoy my lease, not fretting about counting bars every time I start the car.

 

[DaveEV]

Duplicate thread, continue discussion here:

Deciding whether to trade in 2011 and lease 2013