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Originally Posted by roosterk0031
Looking just yesterday Spark EV's are way cheaper than I thought, found a 2015 42k for under $9,000 327 ft lbs of torque sound more fun than a Leaf.
2016 16,000 miles for $11000. In 2015 they changed the battery and reduced the torque to the 327. 2014 and older 402 I think.
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GM changed the gear ratio when they changed to motor torque rating. The torque at the wheels is the same. I have a 2016 Spark EV and even with performance all-season tires acceleration is traction limited. It will spin the tires to 40 mph and has wicked torque steer.
My lease is up in September and the purchase price is $11,000. Unless they drop that to about $7500 I'll just turn it back in.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Money? Not to mention that (in the US at least) it's pretty much impossible to rent a car that I'd want to drive :-(
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I guess it depends what you want to drive. This past 2 years I have rented: Camaro V6 Coupe, Camaro V6 convertible, Mustang V6 Coupe, Mustang V6 convertible, Camaro SS, BMW 435 convertible, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Honda Accord, Cadillac XTS, Cadillac XT5, Ford Explorer, Chevy Impala, Toyota Camry, Chrysler Pacifica, and a Dodge Grand Caravan. My favorite is the BMW.
For bikes: Harley Softtail Heritage Classic, Harley Road King, Harley Electra Glide, Triumph Tiger 800, Indian Chieftain, Indian Scout, and a BMW R1200GS. The bikes were $40 to $50 a day.