Anyone here planning on getting a Leaf?

Brendan@Bwalk · 04-22-2010, 03:09 PM

I know it's an odd question to ask on an enthusiast forum, but are any of you guys have any interest in the Nissan Leaf? Call me crazy since my daily driver is a 290 HP Sports Sedan, but for 95% of my driving, this thing would work out pretty damn well. I don't think I could hang up my fun car keys for good, but something like this might make sense to pile the useless commuting miles on, and then keep a fun car for the weekend.

It's Earth day, so I was just thinking out loud.

antman22 · 04-22-2010, 03:27 PM

nope. to celebrate Earth Day, I'm gonna mash the gas pedal in my Z as much as possible

Jeffblue · 04-22-2010, 03:31 PM

probably not getting a leave as the Z will be my daily driver, however, i still feel good about the fact that i'm buying from a company who is producing an electric car.

Brendan@Bwalk · 04-22-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

nope. to celebrate Earth Day, I'm gonna mash the gas pedal in my Z as much as possible

Here is my quote on The Car Lounge from earlier today.

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Originally Posted by Brendan@bwalkauto

I have 10 brik, 10 Z06's, and 10 LS7's in stationary 'Vettes banging the rev limiters. Chuck Norris said he can hear the sound from space, which made him remember that there is such a place called Earth. I feel I've done my part.

nogoodname · 04-22-2010, 03:41 PM

The Leaf is so ugly...Like a mutant Versa. Why can't hybrids look good?

Lug · 04-22-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

The Leaf is so ugly...Like a mutant Versa. Why can't hybrids look good?

looks at Leaf.....looks at Cube....

The Leaf could be much much much worse.

Danny3.7 · 04-22-2010, 06:22 PM

^^^I kinda dig the cube..

ZKindaGuy · 04-22-2010, 10:17 PM

Electric car =

PapoZalsa · 04-22-2010, 11:08 PM

I would have to commute more than 50 miles a day to buy that.

Brazilbro · 04-23-2010, 12:22 AM

YouTube - George Carlin - Saving the Planet

SoCal 370Z · 04-23-2010, 12:34 AM

Looked at the Leaf during its tour. By looked I mean my wife and I tried to peer into what was essentially a guarded vehicle by blondes who could not answer any of our questions whatsoever. Got two free T-shirts and was photographed for the website shenanigans. The Leaf should do well, but style wise it is the homely kid on the block compared to the prospective others to be released. We are more interested in the Evora Hybrid and the Tesla S.

Brazilbro · 04-23-2010, 12:45 AM

1st of all you got to install a $2000+ dollar 220volt station at your house. plus its 32k.
I paid 16k for my wife honda fit and it gets 35mpg avg. so i guess if i drove the leaf for 24 yrs I will start to save some money

fullmonty · 04-23-2010, 01:37 AM

In a word? No, I would not buy a Leaf

Lug · 04-23-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

1st of all you got to install a $2000+ dollar 220volt station at your house. plus its 32k.
I paid 16k for my wife honda fit and it gets 35mpg avg. so i guess if i drove the leaf for 24 yrs I will start to save some money

There are some other things to consider. The Feds give a $7500 rebate and certain states will give additional rebates (Cali gives $5000 for example). In this particular example, the Leaf just went from $34k w charger to under $22k.....plus no buying gas. Of course you still have to pay for the electricity, but it's far cheaper.

fullmonty · 04-23-2010, 04:33 PM

Whats the range on the leaf?

04-22-2010, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brendan@Bwalk Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 56 Drives: Unreliable V8 Rep Power: 15	Anyone here planning on getting a Leaf? I know it's an odd question to ask on an enthusiast forum, but are any of you guys have any interest in the Nissan Leaf? Call me crazy since my daily driver is a 290 HP Sports Sedan, but for 95% of my driving, this thing would work out pretty damn well. I don't think I could hang up my fun car keys for good, but something like this might make sense to pile the useless commuting miles on, and then keep a fun car for the weekend. It's Earth day, so I was just thinking out loud. __________________ Brendan Dolan Internet Sales Boardwalk Nissan Check out my current 370Z inventory! Check out my Nissan Leaf Blog and help me pad the analytics with unique visitors...

04-22-2010, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I would have to commute more than 50 miles a day to buy that. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

04-23-2010, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	YouTube - George Carlin - Saving the Planet __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

04-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Looked at the Leaf during its tour. By looked I mean my wife and I tried to peer into what was essentially a guarded vehicle by blondes who could not answer any of our questions whatsoever. Got two free T-shirts and was photographed for the website shenanigans. The Leaf should do well, but style wise it is the homely kid on the block compared to the prospective others to be released. We are more interested in the Evora Hybrid and the Tesla S. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-23-2010, 12:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	1st of all you got to install a $2000+ dollar 220volt station at your house. plus its 32k. I paid 16k for my wife honda fit and it gets 35mpg avg. so i guess if i drove the leaf for 24 yrs I will start to save some money __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

04-22-2010, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	nope. to celebrate Earth Day, I'm gonna mash the gas pedal in my Z as much as possible

04-22-2010, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	probably not getting a leave as the Z will be my daily driver, however, i still feel good about the fact that i'm buying from a company who is producing an electric car.

04-22-2010, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	The Leaf is so ugly...Like a mutant Versa. Why can't hybrids look good?

04-22-2010, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Danny3.7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Age: 43 Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT T/S Rep Power: 16	^^^I kinda dig the cube..

04-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	Electric car =

04-23-2010, 01:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	In a word? No, I would not buy a Leaf __________________

04-23-2010, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Whats the range on the leaf? __________________

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