Used 2017 Nissan LEAF Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 LEAF, so we've included reviews for other years of the LEAF since its last redesign.
READ ME BEFORE YOU BUY THIS CAR!!
Lora Williams, 04/04/2016
2015 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
It depreciates QUICKER than any other vehicle, so don't buy it if you plan on selling it. However, the return on investment doesn't take into consideration the money you get from a state rebate, plus the money you save in not paying for gas or oil, or repairs associated with gas and oil. Don't be fooled by the federal tax credit. It is a credit, NOT a rebate OR refund. You can't roll it forward or backwards in tax years. You must actually owe that amount or more in taxes to get the full credit. The salesman will try to tell you that makes the car cheaper ( state tax rebate plus federal tax credit equals $10,000 off cost of car) NO IT DOESN'T! You have to pay for the full amount of the car up front and interest accrues on the full amount. So if you go and try to lower your tax liability in the NEXT tax year, by buying this car for the federal tax credit, you are kind of actually paying for the tax ahead of time in the form of an interest accruing loan on a rapidly depreciating car to MAYBE get UP TO $7,500 off of your tax liability in the next tax year. My car cost $32,000 and 18.3 months later the private party resale value in really good condition with only 15,000 miles on it is only valued at $13,436 and I only got $2,500 for the tax credit, plus you get a 1099 from the state for the $2,500 rebate you got naturally adding to your income changing how much refund you qualify for. On the good side, my electricity bill only went up $10/month while my fuel cost of $1,972 / year (oil changes and repairs not included) went away completely! ;) ON THE VERY BAD SIDE. .. the fast charging stations are very limited so if I wanted to go to Frisco or Plano from Denton starting with a full charge (118-123 miles on my gauge-a 64 mile round trip to REI or whole foods-should easily make it) If I didn't stop to charge at 380 Walgreens on the way up, I would be white knuckling it on the way back because the only way there is freeway or 55+ speed... no 35-45mph roads so dashboard reports mileage lost 2-3 miles for every 1 mile driven :( The sweet spot for this car is 37 mph. I can drive for free (no miles lost even though I've driven 10-20 actual miles! Sometimes I'll go that distance and sometimes I actually GAIN miles! !! Lol totally cool!
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Love my Leaf
Orlando, 05/22/2017
updated 11/25/2019
2015 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2015 Leaf used in November 2016. The purchase price was very affordable even though as a used car it is not eligible for any tax incentives. My commute is 35 miles each way and while I can drive to work and back on a single charge my office parking lot contains EV charging stations. I generally use them for 2 hours because I like to leave work on a full charge in case I want to make side trips on the way home. My main reason for this purchase wasn't the price of gasoline but rather low maintenance. Given that I have 3 other high mileage vehicles, maintenance has always been an issue. This is a no brainer for me. Just unplug and go. In six months I've driven 13,000 trouble free miles. The ride is great and acceleration very brisk. Overall I'm very pleased with this purchase. This is the perfect commuter car for me. After another 36,000 miles since my last review, no issues and no maintenance except tires. Love this car.
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WOW, this is like a dream.
michael, 01/29/2016
updated 02/07/2018
2015 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
So we brought our 2015 Leaf home in October 2014, it is now January 2016, the car has 17000 miles and we have not gone back to the dealer for anything. This has never happened with any new or used car we have owned. The car is like a miracle. The Leaf is smooth and powerful. Range is adequate for the daily commute and recharging at home is a plus and simple to do. Easier than pumping gas. UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017.. still no repairs or maintenance to speak of after almost three years and 30k miles and it still feels like new. FEBRUARY 2018..44k miles,still no repairs or battery degredation
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Everything I want and more for 90% of my driving
Pete, 07/15/2019
updated 07/17/2023
2016 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my second Leaf. My first was totaled when rear ended. Both were bought used from an EV specialist outside Atlanta. First was ‘13 S. Present is SV with larger capacity battery, much better Heating and A/C. Both use less power and the heat is more effective. Present car has Navigation and alloy wheels but offers essentially the same quiet, peppy (at city speeds) driving experience. Before I bought the first Leaf I kept a record of how far I drove each trip and miles per day. I found that I seldom went more than 30 miles a day with multiple short trips most days. The 240v charging station that l provided for when we had the house built restores 100% charge from a usual discharge of around 50% in a few hours so car is usually fully charged. I note that charging is slower than in first Leaf but there is no 80% recommended setting to maintain battery life. My current Leaf has just over 38,000 miles and has loss of 2 battery bars. Fully charged w/o use of heat or AC results in predicted 85-90 miles. Virtually zero maintenance and versatile enough for me to haul home a standard upholstered arm chair in the trunk well with hatch closed. It wouldn’t fit in my BMW X1.
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charging at 120v
MauraT, 06/19/2021
2016 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Nissan Leaf new with the 30kWh battery on 12/31/16. I have driven it 50k miles and now have owned it for 4 1/2 years with no maintenance issues. My battery level is at an 11 and I usually get appx 95 miles in range. This is because I have charged my car at home using an 120v outlet appx 95% of the time. I know the charging is slow but by doing this the battery life has been extended. Great commuter car for short trips.