PotRoastMan
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Hi, i'm new here. Local dealer has 12 used LEAFs, 3 of which I would seriously consider. They are each 2012 model SL, mileage between 14-18k and priced $10-$11k. From what I've read, the 2013 has some nice upgrades and may be worth it, but their stock in 2013's is limited to two, one is the base S model and the other is SL with premium package for close to $14k (And, both have almost 30k miles). That is more than I want to spend, as well as more miles that I'd like to see.
I've read about this Leaf Spy app, but am not sure I can whip it out and plug it in on a dealer lot (especially, not having a leaf now to figure out how to set it up or what to look for). "Hey salesman, i'm going to sit here and plug this into your car and see if I can figure it out.. just come back in a half hour OK? Then i'll do it to your other cars too..." I don't think they'd be terrible cooperative about that. Is there a way for a dealership to give some kind of battery status instead, or is it simply that they can't be trusted (or, possibly they honestly don't understand it). Do I really need to be concerned with cars that have less than 20k miles on them? These are all off-lease cars, one is from Texas, another Ohio, and 3rd is New York. Would I expect the Texas car to have less "life" than the New York one just because of the climate?
I live in Minnesota, winters are long and cold. It will be below freezing for several months, and at least one or two weeks in January will be negative 20 degrees in the morning (potentially -30 but thats a rare day!). Are there issues here?
I'm probably 2-3 weeks away from making the decision... I thought I was ready and I knew all about the car and the models and the packages available, then I came here and lost my confidence! I thought I knew what I was looking for, but now i'm not sure how to pick the best choice out of a handful of cars, especially the three that are similar.
I've read about this Leaf Spy app, but am not sure I can whip it out and plug it in on a dealer lot (especially, not having a leaf now to figure out how to set it up or what to look for). "Hey salesman, i'm going to sit here and plug this into your car and see if I can figure it out.. just come back in a half hour OK? Then i'll do it to your other cars too..." I don't think they'd be terrible cooperative about that. Is there a way for a dealership to give some kind of battery status instead, or is it simply that they can't be trusted (or, possibly they honestly don't understand it). Do I really need to be concerned with cars that have less than 20k miles on them? These are all off-lease cars, one is from Texas, another Ohio, and 3rd is New York. Would I expect the Texas car to have less "life" than the New York one just because of the climate?
I live in Minnesota, winters are long and cold. It will be below freezing for several months, and at least one or two weeks in January will be negative 20 degrees in the morning (potentially -30 but thats a rare day!). Are there issues here?
I'm probably 2-3 weeks away from making the decision... I thought I was ready and I knew all about the car and the models and the packages available, then I came here and lost my confidence! I thought I knew what I was looking for, but now i'm not sure how to pick the best choice out of a handful of cars, especially the three that are similar.