Zoe/Leaf Test Drives
Discussion
On my last trip home I decided to make appointments to test drive the Leaf and Zoe as I'll probably be getting one of these to keep the milage down on the RS6.
Both Nissan and Renault ruined the surprise for the wife as I specifically mentioned on the web-forms to contact me using e-mail, with both rather enthusiastically phoning to make the appointment. Renault was the easiest to book with, Nissan required a follow-up mail with Nissan UK in copy to get a response after 2 e-mails to my local dealer went unanswered.
Nissan had the car lined up and ready to go, in contrast the keys to the Renault were with 'another salesman', who had ventured off site for some time and was not answering his phone....
The Nissan guys did know a fair bit about the car and showed us around with ease, when it came to the Renault, the sales lady admitted that she did not know much about the car. She seemed to just be following processes regarding FCA paperwork??
The cars were an interesting departure from each other, the Leaf feeling heavy and you could see why; much better quality inside. The Zoe was a poverty spec version but really did have the plasticy feel of a Renault 5.
I'm not sure of the actual performance figures, but the Zoe did feel a little sprightlier than the heaviness of the Leaf.
The biggest selling point for me was the very little personal risk in opting for the Zoe. Nissan wanted 6K of my money, plus about 200 per month, whereas Renault only request 150 up front plus 150 per month. (24m 7500 miles battery rental, with 17" wheel option).
It looks like, 15 years after my GT Turbo, I'll be a Renault owner once again...
Both Nissan and Renault ruined the surprise for the wife as I specifically mentioned on the web-forms to contact me using e-mail, with both rather enthusiastically phoning to make the appointment. Renault was the easiest to book with, Nissan required a follow-up mail with Nissan UK in copy to get a response after 2 e-mails to my local dealer went unanswered.
Nissan had the car lined up and ready to go, in contrast the keys to the Renault were with 'another salesman', who had ventured off site for some time and was not answering his phone....
The Nissan guys did know a fair bit about the car and showed us around with ease, when it came to the Renault, the sales lady admitted that she did not know much about the car. She seemed to just be following processes regarding FCA paperwork??
The cars were an interesting departure from each other, the Leaf feeling heavy and you could see why; much better quality inside. The Zoe was a poverty spec version but really did have the plasticy feel of a Renault 5.
I'm not sure of the actual performance figures, but the Zoe did feel a little sprightlier than the heaviness of the Leaf.
The biggest selling point for me was the very little personal risk in opting for the Zoe. Nissan wanted 6K of my money, plus about 200 per month, whereas Renault only request 150 up front plus 150 per month. (24m 7500 miles battery rental, with 17" wheel option).
It looks like, 15 years after my GT Turbo, I'll be a Renault owner once again...
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