powersurge
Well-known member
All I can say is that for a long trip as the original poster wants to take, AND buying a used Leaf, AND taking out a loan (with interest) on it.... Is not a financially sound idea....
First, A Leaf, any Leaf would need Level 2 charging (at work) (and only driving 55mph). Leafs are not for long distance and winter commutes.
Second, Taking out a loan on a car that has an already deteriorated battery is... Not smart. That battery will deteriorate very significantly BEFORE you even finish the payments, and the car will be worth ... Not much...
My advice... Get a $2-$3000 Honda civic as a beater car, and the car will be worth the same as you paid for a good number of years.
First, A Leaf, any Leaf would need Level 2 charging (at work) (and only driving 55mph). Leafs are not for long distance and winter commutes.
Second, Taking out a loan on a car that has an already deteriorated battery is... Not smart. That battery will deteriorate very significantly BEFORE you even finish the payments, and the car will be worth ... Not much...
My advice... Get a $2-$3000 Honda civic as a beater car, and the car will be worth the same as you paid for a good number of years.