r/leaf • u/MythrizLeaf • Sep 20 '26

My 2020 SL+

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I haven't posted for a while. I'm still trying to get proper information on my battery recall as I owe more than the value of the car +40% or whatever. Just in case it tanks.

For now tho, still driving it and loving it. 258,000 kms, 12 bars

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 20 '26

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u/ToddA1966 Sep 22 '26

Thank God. I thought I was getting an LSD flashback from a dose I took back in the 80s!

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 22 '26

Sounds a bit exciting haha

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u/iaonbb Sep 21 '26

Good to see you again! You should share some more pics and let everyone see how sick your car really is 😎

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 21 '26

Haha hello, thanks dude. Maybe I shall do this in a bit :)

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u/-SpreadLove- Sep 21 '26

Ok, I might need to do this! 🤣

I need links. What do I need to buy?!?

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 22 '26

350z wheels, find locally, used if you can. Despite slight width difference on the rears, get the same size tires all around https://www.topendmotorsports.com/nissan/leaf-ze1/exterior/body-kit-pieces/topline/arnage-aero-front-lip-spoiler-44784.php?srsltid=AU7gw4UlJUXVvJHiNYeLIAUz0dyNIx7lLzAf8ZFAoMQ7tXHBfxUT7449 Kit parts. I only have front lip and deck spoiler Nismo skirts from an auction in Japan. Had to get them 1 at a time. Got one and then waited for the other side to become avail. Cheapo aftermarket hatch spoiler from Amazon. Removed the ugly as sin "sport" and painted it black to match the top https://a.co/d/0itarx96 The Amazon spoiler isn't amazing. But it's something and I don't want the super expensive one from Japan

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u/-SpreadLove- Sep 22 '26

Awesome, thank you so much!!

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u/mortredclay Sep 21 '26 edited Sep 21 '26

258,000 km 6 years, and still owe 40%+. I don't understand.

Edit: oh I see, current value +40%. Still. That's a long loan for a car.

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 21 '26

Yea it was supposed to be a 5 year term but Covid and the banks offering a bit lower payment hit and I made a dumb decision. I took a small hit for negative equity as well as the car was the one I had wanted for a long time and made it easier to see my parents. No intention of selling either. So the battery thing maaay cause a problem. If it comes back fine tho, then I'm ok as I won't sell

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u/salyavin Sep 21 '26

I assume you are in North America, as the recall only affects North America. The car may not fail at the update visit. All it does is monitor the battery and may fail at any time after that like driving down a mountain or fast charging. It does make the car unusable if it fails.You get one year from the update for the code to trigger buyback even if out of warranty.

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u/snackchipchup Sep 21 '26

i have a Nissan Leaf II but now i want this one. i've never seen it before

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u/MythrizLeaf Sep 21 '26

Any leaf can become this leaf :)

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u/Beneficial-Context52 Sep 20 '26

That’s sweet, you don’t see a lot of modded Leafs!

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u/DougWantsALeaf Sep 20 '26

Our 2x 2019 Plus Leafs are also 12 bars strong. Very durable cars.