Post some adverts or links that show all the details. It is not helpful to post partial information.DougWantsALeaf said:Yep. Even here in Illinois with no state program (though we do have the $100 ev annual surcharge), there are lease deals under $200 with interest now now.
DougWantsALeaf said:Its was on the NissanUSA site for my zip code. $199/month and $199 down for the 40 Leaf. A 62 SL was $360 month and $360 down.
If you can get a new Leaf Lease for under $100 a month with almost nothing down, why bother with a used one?
alozzy said:I should have added one other proviso that's unique to EV purchases...
A lease is a good deal if you can't afford payments for a new EV purchase yet, by leasing, you would save over $200 per month on "fuel" and maintenance cost savings (ie $250 monthly on gas and maintenance, dropping to $50 monthly on electricity to charge an EV).
There a lot of people in that situation and I wish more people realized it and switched to EVs for that one reason. Once they lease their first EV, they'll never go back to an ICE...
Buying a used EV is still a better deal though
Are you saying 33% depreciation after 5 years ? That would be exceptional. 2/3 depreciation sounds closer to the mark to me.alozzy said:A 5 year (60 month) car loan on a $15000 purchase, with $3000 down, would cost $216 per month (assuming 3% rate). At the end of that 5 years, the car would likely still be worth $10000.
Triggerhappy007 said:I think he was comparing a new 2020 Leaf to a used 2018 Leaf that cost $15,000. That's what it sounds like from his last paragraph.
I reread your post and I follow your argument now. I have two comments:alozzy said:A 2018 LEAF is almost identical to a new 2020 LEAF with a 40 kWh pack, so you end up paying a premium for a car that's no better.
DougWantsALeaf said:The 2020 has better safety equipment.
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