I Couldn't Wait

[RUCRAYZE]

I can get the STATE credit because in CO if the car was never titled here. You are correct though. The federal credit is gone. The dealer bought this car at auction in GA and brought it to Boulder. I would not pay 30K for a new one though. I think eventually EVs will end up without a credit around 20K and if they get a 250 mile range they will wipe out the car industry. It's all good.

Good you get the state credit, bad you live in a state that has income tax. I only know of the 2 of the 3 I've lived in don't
Florida and Washington (without saying NY does) + City income tax

 

[Sethodine]

Add me to the list of people that could not wait. 2013 Leaf 17K miles $12K and another 3K tax credit. So net 9K. I am now driving my and car as my primary driver a Crown Vic is sitting. I love this car!

Wow, you got a killer deal! Here in WA we got our 2012 Leaf with 25k miles for $14k (although we didn't have to pay state sales taxes on it, because EV). Still comparable to other used cars in the area, but not the steal that you got, you lucky dog

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Wow, you got a killer deal! Here in WA we got our 2012 Leaf with 25k miles for $14k (although we didn't have to pay state sales taxes on it, because EV). Still comparable to other used cars in the area, but not the steal that you got, you lucky dog

just for my info. how long are the batteries warranted ?

 

[Sethodine]

just for my info. how long are the batteries warranted ?

The battery gets a 96 month (8 year) / 100,000 mile warranty.

 

[ThreeWheelBurnin]

The battery gets a 96 month (8 year) / 100,000 mile warranty.

The Volt has an 8 year/100,000 mile warranty on the battery, too. I just read an article that made mention of the phenomenally low problem rate with the Volt batteries. Something like 2 problems for every million cells produced. Way to go, LG!

...Still want my Elio...

 

[Aprilia]

Keep in mind that the SEC acceptance of their proposal to sell stock does not, in any way, speak to the viability of the company, or any form of endorsement of the viability of the company, or it's ability to return any kind of profit or product. It is merely an acknowledgment that the company has fulfilled the requirements of financial disclosure. You could sell stock in a company that proposes to send cardboard submarines to the bottom of the Mariana Trench for sightseeing tours, if you had your prospectus in order.

The SEC is there to make sure you're not lying about your financials, not that you're a good investment.

One of the more intelligent statement's posted recently on this forum...

You're absolutely correct!!!

 

[Chris Los]

Wow, you got a killer deal! Here in WA we got our 2012 Leaf with 25k miles for $14k (although we didn't have to pay state sales taxes on it, because EV). Still comparable to other used cars in the area, but not the steal that you got, you lucky dog

I drove about 40 miles to this specific dealership because of the deal. They sell a lot of used EVs all makes. I almost went with a Volt (from an earlier dealer) as that car is amazing. It was about 16K at that dealer (2012 no credit) but I could have gotten a similar Volt cheaper with the credit at the place I bought the Leaf. Just about ANYBODY that drives a normal ICE car would love the Volt and the trim is super premium and FAST. It is laughable to hear people that have never driven one to run down why an EV is a bad idea. The Leaf is also quick off the line but not as nice in the interior. The Volt also qualified for a lower tax credit (16% vs 24%). The only reasons that tilted me in the Leaf's favor was the relatively small back seat and tiny storage in the Volt. The price was secondary. I have teenage boys that would not fit back there in the Volt which really is a 2+2. The dealer even threw in a brand new 220 charger for free. My wife and I love the PNW and we may retire there someday by the way.

 

[Sethodine]

.....The dealer even threw in a brand new 220 charger for free. My wife and I love the PNW and we may retire there someday by the way.

Okay, now you're just making me jealous. We still haven't gotten together the $500+ to buy a 220v charger of our own, but trickle charging works fine for our daily usage.

 

[Rickb]

I can get the STATE credit because in CO if the car was never titled here. You are correct though. The federal credit is gone. The dealer bought this car at auction in GA and brought it to Boulder. I would not pay 30K for a new one though. I think eventually EVs will end up without a credit around 20K and if they get a 250 mile range they will wipe out the car industry. It's all good.

EV's won't wipe out the car industry...........the car industry will adapt to the new technology. Things change.

EV's will have more impact on big oil............and big oil is probably investing more resources to take control of big electric as we speak.

 

[Sethodine]

EV's won't wipe out the car industry...........the car industry will adapt to the new technology. Things change.

EV's will have more impact on big oil............and big oil is probably investing more resources to take control of big electric as we speak.

Gasoline is just a byproduct of Diesel fuel production. There isn't really any technological developments coming around to replace the big diesel uses , such as ships and equipment. So, as gasoline usage declines but diesel stays the same, gasoline will eventually become so cheap that I expect we'll start seeing a lot more gasoline-generated power.