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Hi everyone,
I was 99% sure I was going to gets new 2016 Prius base upgrade package but now that I've seen a consumer report article on buying a used Nissan Leaf I'm debating if I should just get it instead.
I live with my parents and plan on staying 3-6 years till I pay off my debt and can buy my own house. I'm hoping to live a simple, debt free and low emission life. I work 20km round trip away from my house. On average I people drive 50-60km in city when I'm going shopping with my mom and sister. I want a car that is cheap to run and that will last me 5-10 years. I've seen one leaf on Autotrader.ca for $17,000 with 40,000km on it it's a 2012 SL. There is also a 2013 SL for $23,000 50,000km and a 2013 S for $16,000 35,000km. I'm hoping I could get a leaf for $15,000 to $18,000 cash. This would save me $13,000 compared to the 2016 Prius.
I do on long trips every once in a while which is 180-250km one way. I could take my moms car for drives like this if need be. There are charging stations level 2's along the way (40-80km drive before getting to a charging station) with one level 3 in Truro, Nova Scotia. In the winter I probably wouldn't risk going on a long trip in the leaf. It can get down to -30 in New Brunswick with the windshield.
I'm wondering if I would have to park the leaf inside? I don't have a garage available so that would be a dealbraker.
do I have to install a level 2 charging station? I have a wall outlet outside that is easily assessable that I could just keep the car plugged into as much as possible during the winter to keep the battery warm.
Do you think the battery will last another 5 years if I get a 2012 or 2013? If the battery costs $6000 to get a new one I would still be saving money if I needed to replace it in 5 years due to the savings when I buy it and little to no maintains costs.
I know little to nothing about this car and the features so anything will help! But please be honest and let me know if I'm getting into something you think won't work for me.
I was 99% sure I was going to gets new 2016 Prius base upgrade package but now that I've seen a consumer report article on buying a used Nissan Leaf I'm debating if I should just get it instead.
I live with my parents and plan on staying 3-6 years till I pay off my debt and can buy my own house. I'm hoping to live a simple, debt free and low emission life. I work 20km round trip away from my house. On average I people drive 50-60km in city when I'm going shopping with my mom and sister. I want a car that is cheap to run and that will last me 5-10 years. I've seen one leaf on Autotrader.ca for $17,000 with 40,000km on it it's a 2012 SL. There is also a 2013 SL for $23,000 50,000km and a 2013 S for $16,000 35,000km. I'm hoping I could get a leaf for $15,000 to $18,000 cash. This would save me $13,000 compared to the 2016 Prius.
I do on long trips every once in a while which is 180-250km one way. I could take my moms car for drives like this if need be. There are charging stations level 2's along the way (40-80km drive before getting to a charging station) with one level 3 in Truro, Nova Scotia. In the winter I probably wouldn't risk going on a long trip in the leaf. It can get down to -30 in New Brunswick with the windshield.
I'm wondering if I would have to park the leaf inside? I don't have a garage available so that would be a dealbraker.
do I have to install a level 2 charging station? I have a wall outlet outside that is easily assessable that I could just keep the car plugged into as much as possible during the winter to keep the battery warm.
Do you think the battery will last another 5 years if I get a 2012 or 2013? If the battery costs $6000 to get a new one I would still be saving money if I needed to replace it in 5 years due to the savings when I buy it and little to no maintains costs.
I know little to nothing about this car and the features so anything will help! But please be honest and let me know if I'm getting into something you think won't work for me.