evnow
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That would explain it. Few have 24 month leases on 2011.EatsShootsandLeafs said:Now remember, it was a 24 month, not 36 or 39 lease.
That would explain it. Few have 24 month leases on 2011.EatsShootsandLeafs said:Now remember, it was a 24 month, not 36 or 39 lease.
I'm fairly sure, they would prefer another Leaf sale. Besides, they wouldn't want to "renogotiate" the residual and set a bad precedent.EatsShootsandLeafs said:Could be the scale of each. My residual is $21,500. Let's just pull a number from the air and say the fair market price of it then is actually $16k. It's going to go at auction for under $15,000. Perhaps they shave $5000 of mine, sell it to me at $16-16,500. Now they make a bit more money and I sing Nissan's praises forever about how they sold me the thing for so much less
SteveInSeattle said:I think used prices are going to be pretty low with so many of the original Leaf customers having opted for leases AND the new Leafs are coming down in price and adding desirable features. I'm thinking of leasing a 2013 and trading in my 2011 before the bulk of the leases come due. Factory leather, heated seats and the faster charger are pretty cool and the lease payment would be considerably less than my loan payment.
2011 Leafs in 2014 for $15,000? That seems plausible. Going to be some really good opportunities for people who couldn't afford a new Leaf to get into electric cars!!!!!!
Herm said:I have never heard of a leasing agency selling you the car you just returned for less than the stipulated residual.. not sure why, they probably are not setup to sell returns and it goes straight to the auction.
evnow said:...What I've heard is Nissan is working on some "loyalty" program that rewards people upgrading to 2013 Leaf. They want to move more MY13 Leafs - that is their main goal...
I don't think so Dave. As long as 28000-7500 is there no one will buy a used for 20k until gas is at $5/gal.DaveinOlyWA said:I think tbey will take the 3year lease cars, drop a new pack in themand sell them for $20,000 all day long
ksnogas2112 said:I don't think so Dave. As long as 28000-7500 is there no one will buy a used for 20k until gas is at $5/gal.DaveinOlyWA said:I think tbey will take the 3year lease cars, drop a new pack in themand sell them for $20,000 all day long
ksnogas2112 said:I don't think so Dave. As long as 28000-7500 is there no one will buy a used for 20k until gas is at $5/gal.DaveinOlyWA said:I think tbey will take the 3year lease cars, drop a new pack in themand sell them for $20,000 all day long
LTLFTcomposite said:If not another Leaf, maybe another Nissan or Infiniti would interest you?
Leaf will likely remain the best value in EVs for years to come.kubel said:At this point, it's looking like I might go to Ford once I turn in the LEAF (unless I can negotiate a great deal on the buyout). I'm hoping there are a lot of options in 2015.
kubel said:LTLFTcomposite said:If not another Leaf, maybe another Nissan or Infiniti would interest you?
They brought me into the brand but have no other product to interest me other than the LEAF. I would imagine most LEAF lessees feel the same way and have little brand loyalty. What can I upgrade to that I can also afford? An SL maybe.
At this point, it's looking like I might go to Ford once I turn in the LEAF (unless I can negotiate a great deal on the buyout). I'm hoping there are a lot of options in 2015.
Thanks for the link.DaveinOlyWA said:no matter what?? even if you got much more amenities, better range and a LOWER price you would not be tempted?
http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_vehicles/1207_infiniti_le_from_concept_to_ev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
evnow said:Thanks for the link.DaveinOlyWA said:no matter what?? even if you got much more amenities, better range and a LOWER price you would not be tempted?
http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_vehicles/1207_infiniti_le_from_concept_to_ev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
DaveinOlyWA said:evnow said:Thanks for the link.DaveinOlyWA said:no matter what?? even if you got much more amenities, better range and a LOWER price you would not be tempted?
http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_vehicles/1207_infiniti_le_from_concept_to_ev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
no problem!! the LEAF might have been the first to start the new EV revolution, but this is the car that will create the buzz. it wont be over the top like the Tesla. it will just be a better fit for a greater amount of people. not mainstream mind you, just another niche. but the niches are getting bigger and bigger
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