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Excellent Commute Car - But Not for Everyone
A Used Leaf Owner, 10/21/2016
2013 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great deals for a used Leaf these days. You'll need to consider your driving range. For this car, range is limited. I'm getting about 75-80 mile max range depending on the day, though I'm too chicken to ever push it to the max. If you have a second car for longer distance travel, this serves as a great commute car. I live in Southern California and charging has never been an issue. Assuming a 50-miles daily commute, you'll need to charge 50 miles on a daily basis since you won't deplete the charge fully. This can easily be done overnight at home even with a regular 110V outlet. The car has very little moving parts (no gas engine, no oil, no transmission, no fuel tank, no oil filter, no muffler, no belts). It's basically battery, electric motor, and wheels connected to motor, which makes maintenance very easy. And because of less moving parts, reliability for a used EV, in my opinion, would generally be better than an equivalent gas vehicle. All else equal, I would choose a Leaf over other used gas vehicle provided the range is within your tolerance.
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Great car. Driving the future.
dm3, 06/16/2013
2013 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, roomy all electric car. Amazing not using any gas. Haven't used our other cars since we leased it. Overall pleasant car. Roomy, good visibility, handles pretty well, well built, generally well thought out. Compared to Volt, better visibility, seats 5' much better electric range, quick charge option to charge in 30 minutes. Good lease deals available. Factor in gas savings and the car is practically free.
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Makes me enjoy driving!
twoolz, 06/07/2014
updated 12/08/2016
2013 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've ever owned. Front seats are very comfortable. It is whisper quiet even at high speeds, has adequate storage area, seats 4 comfortably. We decided to lease the 2014 because technology is changing and - like a laptop - it could be hard to resell a few years from now. We got the $7500 rebate, a great trade-in on the 2006 Prius and the payments are incredibly low - $183 a month. The quick charger works great and recharges the car in a few hours and the city paid for half of the cost! It's a no-brainer: it's the perfect second car for running errands around town and 90 miles will cover a lot of errands! Love it!! After 2 1/2 years, I still love this car. It is perfect for around town driving. I will look at leasing a Nissan Leaf agin in April when this lease is up OR take a look at the Chevy Bolt which is also getting great press.
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Like riding on a silent magic carpet
chuck allen, 09/13/2016
updated 09/13/2018
2013 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Leaf is a terrific nearly silent comfortable pleasure to drive. Over 45 years I've owned a lot of different models and brands and the Leaf is hands down the least expensive to operate. There is virtually no routine maintenance beyond tire rotations. No oil changes. No worry about changing spark plugs or exhaust parts. No engine noise. Driving carefully I could go half again as far as the rated 82 miles to over 125 miles before needing a charge. The downside side is trips beyond 80 miles requires careful planning. Charge points are expanding in availability. Update after nearly two years of ownership: I still love the Leaf. The nearly silent ride allows me to relax and listen to music as if I'm at home even though I'm driving down the highway in traffic. Maintenance costs are minimal. There are no oil changes. There is no internal combustion engine, exhaust, radiator to check and service. There is no transmission to go wrong. There is simply the pleasure of a quiet ride. Update after three years of ownership: I still love the Leaf. It hasn't cost me a penny in repairs. Maintenance is pretty much remembering to rotate the tires. It is still a quiet ride. No squeaks or rattles. No signs of wear on the interior. Everything works as it should. If you have hesitated to purchase an electric car, now is the time. As gasoline prices have risen my cost per mile driven has remained far below fossil fuel vehicles.
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License to Thrill
nashleaf, 08/10/2013
2013 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my Leaf in the shadow of Nissan's North American HQ - at the Franklin,TN Nissan Dealer. Well just down the street from this dealer (who did a good job) is the Nissan HQ, which has a quick charger (20min). I live pretty close to that charger, so this purchase is a no-brainer for me. I don't have to worry about range ever while I'm driving my normal route. As a result, the people who I pass get to see this Leaf go flying by at whatever speed. Its a quick, fun car, so it's a shame everyone doesn't live this close to a quick, free drink. I only ask that there is an Infiniti version soon that looks a little more sophisticated.