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Question: I'm scheduled for Sunday 1:30pm for my test drive. I don't want to go to the car show. Do I still have to pay the car show ticket to get in to get to Nissan testdrive?
Boomer23 said:I One thing that hasn't been discussed much is the front visibility. As in the Prius and other cars with short front ends, you have no view of the nose of the car, so placement in parking slots will have to be learned. Drivers who are used to cars with longer noses will find the Leaf's view through the windshield takes some getting used to.
garygid said:Biggest unconfirmed news from the Test-Drive:
At the show, the guide was telling his groups that the NAV data would be updated via the LEAF's network connection, keeping the maps [constantly?] up to date. At least one time he mentioned "software" updates done that way as well.
If true, I suspect that this would be a BIG FIRST for a production automobile.
But, is it really true?
Danny said:Very nice ride. And I got to meet Gary. Nice card with all the Leaf info on it.
I will admit, the front of the vehicle does seem just out of view, but I'm sure it would only take a little practice to feel comfortable with it. The vehicle has a nice short turning radius, at least it felt that way on the short track before getting onto the street. Even my wife tried driving it and liked it. I don't expect two leafs, but nothing is impossible. She even wants me to get the SL instead of the SV which I currently have on my list. I guess I'll have to reevaluate that point.
The negatives for me are not being able to see the front very well and not having a spare tire. Other than that, I loved it.
I did think that they stretched the truth a little with their calculationd and the energy rates. They made it sound pretty good at $0.11/kWh. SCE is currently over $0.14 or maybe $0.13 as of August 1. Of course they did mention other night time rates, but I'm not sure everyone realized how much they would have to go through to get that. I'm still struggling with my meter placement. However, that will get resolved eventually, and I'm going to like it.
garygid said:I presume that those of you who did NOT pay the "VIP Fee" ... did not get a LEAF cap at the Test-Drive? Of course, if asked, they are instructed to say that the caps are not available (at least to the general public).
You may see mine at the 16 Oct, 2010 breakfast (Gathering #2).
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