On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 1:50 PM, Ben Goren via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote:
So...if the insurance company winds up totaling the car, as we suspect they
might...can anybody suggest an inexpensive EV suited to a retired couple?
It would need to be freeway-capable with a reliable won't strand-them
On May 10, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Danpatgal via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote:
Low mile 2012 iMiev's are listed anywhere from $7.5 to $10k.
I planted the bug after I drove them back from the airport last night. We'll
see what, if anything it develops into...but I'm pretty sure it's now on their
short
I love mine as well.
I let a friend drive who was trying to find a Leaf, two weeks later he drove up
in an i-MiEV.
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On May 10, 2015, at 11:42 AM, Danpatgal via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote:
Our iMiev has served us really well, and is much easier to get in and out of
Very interesting...there's a 2012 w/ 15k miles listed not far from here for
just under $9k; Leafs look like they tend to be at least half again as much.
Something like that belongs on a short list.
Thanks!
b
On May 10, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Danpatgal via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote:
Our iMiev
Our iMiev has served us really well, and is much easier to get in and out of
than a Leaf, which is probably a consideration for older people. Some
people can't get past the looks, but once you get in and drive it, you
appreciate the spartan (easy) interface, visibility (as compared to the
Leaf),
Thanks for the links. Nice to have them copied to one place so I can send
them to someone interested in a Leaf.
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On 05/06/2015 05:00 PM, Ben Goren via EV wrote:
...and possibly as well advice on what to avoid...I seem to remember
Leafs up to a certain year died quick deaths in the heat...? b
I think that was the first year (2011?). The year I had. I don't
begrudge Nissan not getting their battery sorted
The Leafs seem to be the most reliable as a population, at least I
haven't run across information to the contrary yet, while the i3, e-Golf
and 500e have some teething pains, the FFE has SSN events.
Is there any website with data on reliability for all/most of the
electrics ?
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On May 6, 2015, at 2:51 PM, Peri Hartman via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote:
I don't follow your reasoning. There are reasons not to like a lease but the
fixed income aspect is not usually one of them. In fact, often it's the
opposite: people on fixed incomes like leases because they are
Chevy just lowered the price of their Spark EV.
Al
At 01:50 PM 5/6/2015, Ben Goren via EV wrote:
So, my parents are okay. But, apparently, their '89 Lincoln Town car
might not be...somebody pulled out of a driveway in front of them
faster than could be avoided...resulting in smoke coming from
The Chevy Spark was on lease for 134 a month and Zero down. Hard to beat.
Late in life it might be better to lease unless you are going to drive a lot of
miles. The buy back is somewhat low so it might be a good long term investment
in wheels but the Nissan Leaf might have the best deal as a
On 05/06/2015 05:03 PM, Al Lumas via EV wrote:
Chevy just lowered the price of their Spark EV.
I thought the Spark was a compliance car. Not available in Arizona. Am
I wrong? I haven't seen any availability in Texas.
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Might be worth checking out the lease options. I'm leasing a Smart ED
for $124/mo with $250 down. A Smart's not the best freeway car but it's
great around town. I've seen deals on Leafs for under $250/month.
--Rick
On 05/06/2015 04:50 PM, Ben Goren via EV wrote:
So, my parents are okay. But,
Thanks, but I don't think a lease is likely to be especially desirable. It's
that fixed income Social Security bit...an extra triple digits per month
would be a disturbingly large fraction of their budget.
That's part of the reason why I think an EV would be ideal, if a suitable model
is
So, my parents are okay. But, apparently, their '89 Lincoln Town car might not
be...somebody pulled out of a driveway in front of them faster than could be
avoided...resulting in smoke coming from the engine compartment and suspected
possible frame damage.
So...if the insurance company winds
On 05/06/2015 03:50 PM, Ben Goren via EV wrote:
So, my parents are okay. But, apparently, their '89 Lincoln Town car might not
be...somebody pulled out of a driveway in front of them faster than could be
avoided...resulting in smoke coming from the engine compartment and suspected
possible
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To: Rick Beebe r...@beebe.org; Electric Vehicle Discussion List
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Subject: Re: [EVDL] Inexpensive retiree-friendly EV?
Thanks, but I don't think a lease is likely to be especially
Here are some links regarding LEAF batteries, warranties and replacement:
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1081362_nissan-leaf-battery-capacity-loss-covered-by-warranty-now
http://insideevs.com/nissan-makes-good-on-battery-warranty-plesge-for-2011-2012-leaf-owners-software-update/
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