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My bike went to the dealer May 11.  I think the dealer submitted the final paperwork May 22, so today is 3 weeks from the paperwork submittal.  I have not heard from them yet.  I saw other posts, 2-3 weeks seems to be the timing.  I'll give them 1 more week and then start bugging them.

No, I don’t see Lloyd complaining.  Strange to me, as he admitted that he’s got $16,000 in his 2012, and with only 11,000 miles he was “happy with it and had no plans to sell it”, but in the end got $7000 from Zero for it.  That’s pushing $1/mile!!  Ouch.   And you say he's “freakin happy” to fork over another $5800.  Lloyd clearly has money to burn.  Is that a prerequisite for Zero ownership nowadays?

I appreciate the effort you put into the 2017 suggestion.  But even with everything you mention, I would be out $3000** for that specific bike.  (Plus buying a bike sight unseen and having it shipped 2000 miles makes me nervous)   Yes, it’s newer, faster, better, etc, but I don’t assign a lot of value to those things -- I liked my 2012 just fine.   I think this is the key point where we don't see eye to eye.

Regarding your 2013/14 FX "profit" comment, the cheapest I see on cycle trader is $6k--given my $5k cash payout, I’d have to negotiate down to like $4k-$4.5k to cover shipping, taxes, etc to just break even.  That's not realistic.  Plus I really don't want a dirt bike.

Too bad Zero won't take just the batteries and leave me with the bike and $5k, I'd take that in a heartbeat!  I'll keep my eyes open, and maybe someday I'll luck into a deal where I can get something for $5k.   Finally, don’t get me wrong, I think that Zero is being fair, reasonable and responsible.  But for now (you might call it complaining, but I see it as just a fact) I no longer have an electric ride, instead I've got a check/credit that’s not enough to buy an equivalent (or better) replacement.

 


**$8495 list,CT tax $539,dealer fees $1000,shipping $715,increased ins/reg $250,zero coupon -$1500,2012 trade-in -$6080,negotiating -$400 

If "substantially damaged" you only get 1/2 KBB.   Do you think our friend Keith's bike will qualify as "substantially damaged"?

I hope so, not heard anything in the UK and its 17.20 here on the 30th. I have to assume you will hear before we Brits do. I am eagerly awaiting news.

I assume you must have gotten some contact from Zero after your "Thermal Event".   What information did they have (that you can share)?

Again, for the non-Facebookers, here is an interesting rumor.
"Exceptionally good compensation" - now I've got my hopes up over a few subjective words LOL.

Yesterday I saw a 2012 for sale on Craigslist in the Bay Area, I emailed the seller informing them of the recall.  He took the advert down right away and replied that he didn't have any idea there was a recall.   He was registered with Zero as the owner.   Zero really should hoof it on getting those notices out.

Seems like the press was notified ~Apr 12.  Zero promised to mail offer letters to owners Apr 30.   It seems like a very long time to me, but in the corporate world it's probably not even noticed.  I think I can see the writing on the wall, but until we hear from Zero this is all conjecture.

Chris Langlois from Zero posted on this thread (Reply #4 pg1) on Apr 13.   He has provided an email for 2012 owners with questions.   Keith, I recommend you send them an email listing your concerns.   Maybe they're going to be more flexible and generous than we think.