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    Moderators Needed - can you help?

    I will be glad to assist as a moderator. Thanks.
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    VIN numbers

    ...feels like some moderators on these forums are on Toyota's payroll (or otherwise related: dealers, vendors etc.). I think that it's great that these forums are anonymous and let everyone voice their opinion, but I think some disclosure with this regards would be beneficial (to us...
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    Dec 2014 sales Rav4 EV - "37" Production Ended Aug 2014

    Everyone makes good points. And I think there is no right or wrong. The only points I was trying to make is that a) everyone should absolutely be driving an EV for all the reasons mentioned above, b) at this stage of EV technological evolution, I think it is preferable to lease, and c) I...
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    Dec 2014 sales Rav4 EV - "37" Production Ended Aug 2014

    Dsinned, IMHO, Purchasing is a very risky proposition for this car, unless you plan to keep it for many years (many = 6 years or more). Reason is that the car will practically be unsellable in 2-3 years. Ask any 2011 Nissan Leaf owner... These cars' technology will practically be obsolete in...
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    Dec 2014 sales Rav4 EV - "37" Production Ended Aug 2014

    So here's the thing: a) when you purchase the car, as a buyer, you benefit from the tax credit, from Toyota's promotions (currently $6K), and from state incentives b) furthermore, what Toyota is getting is their full price, less their promotions (so ~$44K) When I lease, the lease is basically...
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    Brandy, I was hoping you might have some insight into the leasing options for the Rav4 ev. After discussing with most dealers, they seem to be unaware that the lessee should get the $7,500 tax credit. After all, when we lease an EV, the leasing company "buys" the car on our behalf, get the...
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    Dec 2014 sales Rav4 EV - "37" Production Ended Aug 2014

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but am an EV owner for the last 18 months (leaf). I am very interested in migrating (or advancing some might say) to the Rav4 ev. However, I am only interested in leasing the vehicle, not purchasing it. I am aware of all the current incentives (as of today: $6k...
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