Good deal for broken 2919 Leaf
CANT EDIT TITTLE, ITS 2019, NOT FROM THE FUTURE!!!
My co worker has a 2019 SV plus that is broken and is willing to sell it for $3500.
The issue is that it stopped charging. It connects to charger, it is recognized by charger, but doesn't draw any power (only 0.3amps).
He took it to the dealership and they said is the PDM. Needs replacement.
I have seen them on eBay for $500ish. I'm experienced mechanic and studied electronics, currently work in industrial robotics. I'm very sure that I could follow the steps safely and do it myself.
He is not so confident and more or less ready to move on. If the insurance doesn't pay him for the repair $2-5.5k, then he will sell it as is, for scrap.
Let us assume nothing else is wrong with the car, and it has lived all it's life in the PNW so relatively cool climate, batteries should be ok. He only uses it for 50 mile commute, no supercharging if ever.
The car 62k miles .
Is this a good deal? Assuming batteries are in "very good" condition.
Thanks for the input.
Currently I have a 2012 Mitsubishi Miev, and is an ok electric car, but I desire more.