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Nissan Leaf cuts $6,400 off base price

GasBuddy Blog -- It's a dicy proposition to gauge consumer interest in electric vehicles --in January-- especially when gasoline prices today are lower than last year's in a majority of U.S. metro markets.

And eventually, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn may regret the decision...
but for now, Nissan is trying to pump some life into the Electric Vehicle market and its own entry, the Leaf, for which one could say sales have been dormant.

Automotive News reports that Ghosn opened his press conference last week at the Detroit auto show with a bombshell: Nissan will cut the base price of the Leaf electric vehicle by $6,400 to $28,800. That's an 18 percent reduction from its current base price of $35,200.

Ghosn says the Leaf will still...

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Submitted Jan 24, 2013 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 5:52:57 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse traffic: eV can be beneficial. If China had eVs, they wouldn't have so much problems w/ particulates.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,352 Points:560,695 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 12:27:29 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Even with subsidies to the manufacturer, and tax breaks to the purchaser, these electric cars are a bad investment. For the consumer. And definitely for the country and the economy. When will people wise up, and realize that "global warming" is nothing but a massive hoax to benefit savvy companies and political insiders, and to make sheepish eco-idealogues feel self-righteous?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 5:49:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Thanks for the info JPW.
JPWhite Rookie Author Nashville Posts:6 Points:149,520 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:38:53 PM Ignore JPWhite Report Abuse Nissan are now correcting the mistake they made when they increased the price of the 2012 LEAF compared to the 2011. For a similar equipped model to the SL I bought 18 moths ago, the 2013 price is about the same as it was in 2011. Given the lease deals available right now the actual MSRP is almost irrelevant for low mileage EV drivers. The New S model is a stripped model, time will tell if buyers like it or not.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 6:59:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse good move, but needs to still come down more for most ppl to even consider one.
minookaband Rookie Author Illinois Posts:97 Points:23,105 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 10:33:41 PM Ignore minookaband Report Abuse Nice to see price come down
Snowball2013 All-Star Author Yakima Posts:653 Points:139,815 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 10:28:22 AM Ignore Snowball2013 Report Abuse Might compete now
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:401,215 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 9:01:56 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse they are overpriced anyway , why not
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,287 Points:1,622,130 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:32:43 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "djp071158" YES !!! and electic is getting higher then gas around here
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:7,083 Points:2,144,190 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:56:12 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Startin to get the idea, eh?
WonderfulMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:11,802 Points:1,814,590 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:26:39 AM Ignore WonderfulMI Report Abuse In a couple of years most of the new cars sold will be electric or hybrid.
fillerupyeoww Champion Author Columbus Posts:6,013 Points:1,676,900 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:10:40 AM Ignore fillerupyeoww Report Abuse Better... but no thanks.
Jamer Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,902 Points:1,663,960 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:06:17 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse They need to cut a whole lot more before I'd even consider one. Plus battery range is a huge factor in my books. My opinion, NO electric golf carts in my future any time soon.
raccoon2011 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,534 Points:380,045 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:02:35 AM Ignore raccoon2011 Report Abuse more price cuts to follow
drawee Champion Author Texas Posts:2,445 Points:475,760 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:01:44 AM Ignore drawee Report Abuse Old News
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,425 Points:402,010 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:59:43 AM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse Whats that tell you. Look how over priced the is already.
wendy1john32 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,758 Points:1,077,890 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:58:34 AM Ignore wendy1john32 Report Abuse Getting tempting. My employer provides charging for this car.
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,153 Points:2,090,820 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:54:46 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Jumped into electrics too soon? A niche market at best.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,255 Points:2,200,400 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:54:25 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse I'll stick with gasoline power for the time being.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,475 Points:1,919,035 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:53:47 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse I wonder if this is in response to Honda's new release?
friday21 Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,576 Points:713,085 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:53:47 AM Ignore friday21 Report Abuse ok
Alderaan All-Star Author Greenville Posts:591 Points:255,575 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:52:19 AM Ignore Alderaan Report Abuse Still wouldn't buy it.
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,477 Points:1,396,760 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:52:18 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse I live in a apartment, have to park outside, no where to plug anything in. This would not work for me.
chuckohio Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,394 Points:279,080 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:50:29 AM Ignore chuckohio Report Abuse Still too expensive
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,263 Points:2,585,460 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:50:11 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse I guess they noticed that nobody is ready to pay that ridiculous price!
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,711 Points:1,697,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:49:22 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse as they should....haha
Jeffro61 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,408 Points:2,310,945 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:47:19 AM Ignore Jeffro61 Report Abuse Buy American.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:45:03 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Getting closer to a reasonable deal.
troutbum7 Veteran Author Nevada Posts:340 Points:181,095 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:42:56 AM Ignore troutbum7 Report Abuse Just think a great way to raise power rates, have shortages and all the above.
jcdakota Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,432 Points:378,320 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:41:22 AM Ignore jcdakota Report Abuse The idea needs work! The price needs to come closer to gas powered vehicles, the use cycle and refueling cycle needs to get closer to gasoline vehicles.
mark1962 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,876 Points:1,293,190 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:40:55 AM Ignore mark1962 Report Abuse Great
ILVET Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,934 Points:2,953,165 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:38:55 AM Ignore ILVET Report Abuse I wish them luck
vamike Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,451 Points:1,391,975 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:36:36 AM Ignore vamike Report Abuse Still a lot of money for being able to drive 40 miles.
wingryder92 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:6,100 Points:586,680 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:36:29 AM Ignore wingryder92 Report Abuse Good on Nissan, if they can get the Leafs blowing out of the dealerships it could start a trend.
Hunter724 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,257 Points:1,673,550 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:34:52 AM Ignore Hunter724 Report Abuse Wow...
kirzon484 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,006 Points:460,985 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:34:10 AM Ignore kirzon484 Report Abuse we taxpayers put into the car about that much each so the co loses nothing ...just my hard earned money pored into a loser company
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,291 Points:2,271,150 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:33:01 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse If he had timed this for March, near the end of Winter, I think it would really juice sales. In January, not so much.
mickeymike Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,000 Points:623,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:32:12 AM Ignore mickeymike Report Abuse nother oldie!
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,400 Points:2,048,030 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:31:48 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Still too high for the common Joe.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:31:43 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse still don't want one
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,501 Points:1,957,705 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:31:04 AM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse same reply as yesterday
JCClark2012 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,547 Points:423,695 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:30:32 AM Ignore JCClark2012 Report Abuse Old news.
turbodog Champion Author Mississippi Posts:6,891 Points:1,389,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:30:25 AM Ignore turbodog Report Abuse Big cut
twobroke61 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,520 Points:1,616,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:29:25 AM Ignore twobroke61 Report Abuse still overpriced
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,125 Points:712,670 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:28:30 AM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse ok
billy44bo Champion Author Mobile Posts:7,343 Points:1,518,440 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:28:28 AM Ignore billy44bo Report Abuse Must be because no one wants the pos
D4444J Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,983 Points:616,560 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:28:19 AM Ignore D4444J Report Abuse Good move Nissan!
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,774 Points:1,730,835 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:28:13 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse I hope it doesn't have batteries like the Dreamliner aircraft.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,535 Points:1,147,920 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:25:04 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse Priced where it belongs. now the government can cut out the rebates we taxpayer pay for!!
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,880 Points:2,570,205 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:24:15 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Another 5-6 grand and they might sell some!