bwatl
Well-known member
So I'm currently 1 year into a 3 year 15k/mile per year lease on a Volt. My only major issue with the Volt is I didn't get the heated seats option (shame on Chevy for not making it standard). Anyway, my Volt was in the body shop for about a month and a half and I managed to get a 2013 Leaf SV as a rental from Enterprise and absolutely loved it. I have to really baby the Volt to get 45 to 50 miles on a charge (best was 54), and I hate to run it on gas, so for my commutes, the Leaf is a much better option, plus I can drive it a bit faster, which is safer in Atlanta, lol. My girlfriend recently got hit in her Prius which will be totaled, and we are looking to pick up a Leaf. Neither of us are particularly fond of leases, so we are looking to buy. That said, we understand we could be taking a risk if the technology improves significantly. We have a 240 EVSE at home and are looking for a S model with the quick charge port and the on-board 6.6 KW charger.
My main question is, what is the general opinion on leasing vs buying? With the tax credits, it's an inexpensive car either way. My girlfriend isn't very car friendly, in her own cars at least, which is bad for leased vehicles. She is extra careful in mine though, so I was suggesting we swap. I'd still use the Volt for longer trips to South Carolina unless they get a quick charge station in Commerce. I had 24k business miles last year between several cars, and we're both real estate agents, and the Leaf would easily meet over 90% of our driving needs, plus we have other cars. In order to stay electric, I have to make a point to charge frequently with the Volt. With the Leaf, I just set it to charge at midnight and didn't charge very often during the day.
I do qualify for VPP. I've read up on some dealers in the area and there's at least one that it seems like I should avoid. Does anyone have any recommendations for the Atlanta area?
My main question is, what is the general opinion on leasing vs buying? With the tax credits, it's an inexpensive car either way. My girlfriend isn't very car friendly, in her own cars at least, which is bad for leased vehicles. She is extra careful in mine though, so I was suggesting we swap. I'd still use the Volt for longer trips to South Carolina unless they get a quick charge station in Commerce. I had 24k business miles last year between several cars, and we're both real estate agents, and the Leaf would easily meet over 90% of our driving needs, plus we have other cars. In order to stay electric, I have to make a point to charge frequently with the Volt. With the Leaf, I just set it to charge at midnight and didn't charge very often during the day.
I do qualify for VPP. I've read up on some dealers in the area and there's at least one that it seems like I should avoid. Does anyone have any recommendations for the Atlanta area?