by DaveinOlyWA (Posted Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:34:42 GMT+7)
Agreed. We all have this false impression of these cars but reality simply does not jive here. We got a Yaris at around 30,000 miles (probably a rented rental) and it had timing belt, brakes, alignment, cooling system thingy, (I bought the car but not my car so don't remember all that has happened) and the car has yet to hit 130,000 miles.
Granted there are a bunch of cars out there that will go 200,000 miles with relatively few minor repairs but that is not the norm.
I have to say its probably not the car but the roads which are getting worse by the day.
But again, we are using the past of a rapidly emerging technology to predict the future while ignoring the basics.
whatever.
powersurge wrote:SageBrush wrote:In a well maintained Toyota or Honda the car can be expected to run 250k miles before a major repair occurs, and the repair is (just guessing here) in the $2-4,000 dollar range. For some people the more expensive upfront cost can be offset by the fuel savings over time but the Nissan EV longevity issue is far, far away from being fixed. 100k miles is not going to come close to being competitive unless the battery replacements are $1000
I don't think so.. At 100K miles, one can be prepared to put in a new transmission or engine on an ICE. If you have to change a battery on the Leaf at 100K miles, then that battery has given you great service for those miles.... Putting in a new battery cost would be giving the car a new life for the next 100K miles. A $6000 investment on a Leaf is a bargain to get another 100K miles. If any car without an engine is basically worth scrap, then the investment will save $15,000 in gas that you did not buy, and also saved $$$ on other repairs.
I really am surprised that so many people are concerned with depreciation, and the resale value of the Leaf when they are only Leasing. An owner would see that there is still value of the depreciated Leaf in being able to drive gas-free as long as he (she) is able to own that car.
Agreed. We all have this false impression of these cars but reality simply does not jive here. We got a Yaris at around 30,000 miles (probably a rented rental) and it had timing belt, brakes, alignment, cooling system thingy, (I bought the car but not my car so don't remember all that has happened) and the car has yet to hit 130,000 miles.
Granted there are a bunch of cars out there that will go 200,000 miles with relatively few minor repairs but that is not the norm.
I have to say its probably not the car but the roads which are getting worse by the day.
But again, we are using the past of a rapidly emerging technology to predict the future while ignoring the basics.
whatever.