powersurge
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Nubo said:I really have to second Robert's findings. I've been driving LEAF since late 2011, and other than the early battery fiasco I have to say the cars have been remarkably reliable. 2012 did lose a battery bar just before I turned in the lease. The battery in the 2015 was significantly improved; I bought out the lease and still driving it. I have had no need of dealer repairs other than an early pulling problem with the 2012 that the dealership could not resolve anyway, which I remedied by rotating the tires and increasing PSI. The only downside to the car is the 24kWH battery is obsolete by today's standards. I'd also consider a battery transplant at some point to be a worthwhile pursuit thanks to the reliability of the car.
I agree. I think that the 24KWH Leaf, in the future, will become a quick to the junkyard car for some, and a collectible novelty car for others.
For me, I do not intend to get rid of mine because it will always have a use for my family to do local errands 10-20 miles in the area. The great benefit of having a Leaf (especially if you keep it in a garage) is that the car can be left for long periods unused, with no deterioration. An ICE car will go bad if it is not used....