Recent content by mainsil

Very happy so far but its only been 3 1/2 weeks. The comfort is better than expected while range and performance are as expected. No surprises so far, which is exactly what I want out of a daily commuter... 8-) Now, if only my car pool lane stickers would arrive from the DMV!

Good point.

From a selfish point of view, charging at work is an awesome concept and, if you need it, it is a good idea. However, if you want to convince your skeptical co-workers that the Leaf is a practical every day comuter car, not charging it at work drives home the message that the car is practical...

It would be silly of me if I were to forgoe the car that best meets my needs just because it was ugly. :roll: After all, I don't have to look at it after I get in. :lol: I bought the care to shave time off my commute. Time that I can spend with my family. I'm glad you like the way it...

It doesn't really hurt that it is marginaly better for the environment, but no. My reasons, in order of importance (with #1 a long distance ahead of everything else) are: Car pool lane sticker for my commute (got addicted with my hybrid) Home refueling Nice gadgets Less frequent maintenance...

I orderd my Leaf with the cargo organizer which now spends its time taking up space in my garage. I use my trunk mostly for hauling golf equipment (which won't fit with the organizer in place unless I drop the back seats). :oops: I would highly recommend that anyone ordering a Leaf, see...

+1 In order for the electric car to go mainstream it needs to be percieved as a nice car, not a political/environmental statement.

I paid with an regular check. They make you fill out a credit app so the finance guy has a chance to sell you extras. You might be able to avoid the credit app if you argue enough, but it probably isn't worth the effort as you have little leverage (they make more money if they can sell it as...

I picked up my blue Nissan leaf #7572 from Carson Nissan today. It was not an unpleasant experience, but took a lot longer than i would have liked (about 3 hours), especially considering that I have been stalking these forums since I ordered in May and didn't really have any questions, and paid...