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Roostre · 01-19-16, 10:06 AM

I bought both my EVs used and at substantial discounts.

I used $3 per gallon to compare to my old car that was paid off. At the time buying the Volt meant I broke even in about 4 years. With lower gas prices that will take longer, but I have far less maintenance and no regrets.

The Leaf replaced a car my wife had driven for 13 years. Perhaps we could have driven it a few more years, but it was getting worn out and needed some expensive work. The Leaf was under $9000 and it fulfills her needs nicely. She was going to buy a new car either way, so electric made sense for the replacement.

Now we just need to talk our neighbor to the south into trimming his 200 ft Chinese elms back so that we can install a solar system.

01-19-16, 10:06 AM	#113
Roostre EcoLearner Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rocky Mtns Posts: 113 Thanks: 107 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	I bought both my EVs used and at substantial discounts. I used $3 per gallon to compare to my old car that was paid off. At the time buying the Volt meant I broke even in about 4 years. With lower gas prices that will take longer, but I have far less maintenance and no regrets. The Leaf replaced a car my wife had driven for 13 years. Perhaps we could have driven it a few more years, but it was getting worn out and needed some expensive work. The Leaf was under $9000 and it fulfills her needs nicely. She was going to buy a new car either way, so electric made sense for the replacement. Now we just need to talk our neighbor to the south into trimming his 200 ft Chinese elms back so that we can install a solar system.