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Originally Posted by 4wrestling
Pros and cons either way.
For me personally, I chose to buy because I put so few miles on my car (3400 in 10 months). I know my car will have a high resale value between the model and low mileage, so buying was the option for me. If I chose to lease, the lowest mileage option was 10k/yr which means I would be paying for 5-6k miles a year that I wouldn't be using.
If I knew I was going to be putting 10-15k miles/yr on the car, I probably would have leased so I would be able to get something new in 3-4 years.
how??Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
Originally Posted by MMG
The car is never really yours and insurance is pretty high, plus you get a
Certain amount of mileage , if you go over they can take the car back or beat you over the head for more money.
This, and I've seen my mom and a friend get taken advantage of financially, even screwed up my moms credit
Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
Originally Posted by Al Audi
how??Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
This, and I've seen my mom and a friend get taken advantage of financially, even screwed up my moms credit
ya got educate yourself first....
she was short after losing her job, and missed a payment- had to turn in the car, and i believe since she didnt complete the 4 year lease note so it jacked up the credit. Ya, she was a little naive about it- but still, i aint leasing any cars
Originally Posted by MMG
The car is never really yours,
plus you get a certain amount of mileage.
all your maintenance is covered too?Originally Posted by pworld10
IMO if its a car i know i do not want to keep (will want the next new thing), and i can use it for work (i work in the aftermarket auto industry, and can write it off under business), or its a more expensive car (unless its a limited model, it will depreciate like hell once u drive it off the lot. i.e. mercedes) I would lease. I am currently in my first lease ever, and love the peace of mind i have that in 3 years i can get something new and fresh, and i don't have to worry about the longevity of what i have now. I drive it i do not baby it.
Only time i will buy if its certified pre-owned. That way I let the person who bought it new off the late take the biggest depreciation hit. Their loss, not mines. Or if its under 10k of course.
damn, how many miles are you currently at?Originally Posted by K2theAblaM
I drive a lot, so for me... a mileage limit is out of the question. 12k a year isn't going last me 9 months so I can't have that restriction. Additionally, with the money I'm using to lease a car, I can be purchasing a car and have something of value at the end and not go through the entire leasing process all over again. I hate making car payments in the first place, so to have a lease payment that will show no value for me at the end is asinine.
A few facts about me though...
I don't care about having the hottest car, never have. I just need something reliable, decent gas mileage and with enough step to change lanes without blowing a gasket.
I drive a lot... like 18 -20,000 miles a year.
Hate making car payments
I drive a 2008 Honda Accord (bought it new when it came out), do the oil changes myself and get it checked up when I need to.
I'm not saying leasing is a bad thing, though... so don't get me wrong. It's just not for me and my lifestyle.
Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
Originally Posted by Al Audi
how??Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
This, and I've seen my mom and a friend get taken advantage of financially, even screwed up my moms credit
ya got educate yourself first....
she was short after losing her job, and missed a payment- had to turn in the car, and i believe since she didnt complete the 4 year lease note so it jacked up the credit. Ya, she was a little naive about it- but still, i aint leasing any cars
Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
Originally Posted by seasoned vet
Originally Posted by Nowitzness41
she was short after losing her job, and missed a payment- had to turn in the car, and i believe since she didnt complete the 4 year lease note so it jacked up the credit. Ya, she was a little naive about it- but still, i aint leasing any cars
....its amazing to me how people break a financial contracts and call it being taken advantage of. happens far too often.
The breaking of the contract wasnt the part i was talking about when i said getting taken advantage of, she was getting ripped off on the price (her fault, i know- but still took advantage of my mom and her being naive- she hadnt leased before, and hadnt bought a car in YEARS until that point). She basically couldve owned the same car in that time frame
Oh, and is your sentence singular or plural bro? Hard to tell Mr Seasoned vet (why you gotta assume and be rude, thats my mom)
ford edge is niceOriginally Posted by venom lyrix
I've been driving since I was 17.
I'm getting my 3rd car next week (First was Honda Accord 06, Next was Mazda 6 09, now '12 Ford Edge)
I've leased all of them.
A. It allows variety and a change of car every 36 months, which is great because it's always nice to get a new car and switch things up.
B. Maintenance has been minimal, aside from one major accident I got into in the rain, but insurance covered it.
C. Only having to pay 5-8K in that time and then changing the car has it's value instead of paying 22-30K for a car and being stuck with it.
D. I take the train to work, and my long trips to AC, or other states out of NY are the only ones I make, so 10.5-12K miles is fine for me.
I haven't found an issue with it yet, I enjoy leasing. Maybe if I really fall in love with a car I'd consider buying it, but until I decide to reach into the luxury department of cars, I won't be doing that.
Been driving it for about 4.5 years and I'm tipping the 80k mark right now. Payed it off over a year ago so I haven't made a single payment since. I'm going to be driving this car for a while though, so I don't have plans on another ride until this one literally falls apart on me, which I'm hoping won't be for another 100k miles or so.Originally Posted by Al Audi
damn, how many miles are you currently at?Originally Posted by K2theAblaM
i thought i drove a lot........i assume you plan on keeping this car a while....no?
my thing is, seems when ppl get real high in miles or done payin off a car they usually wanna try an sell or trade in anyways so the whole car payment thing starts over, an with the miles youre runnin, the value is going down lots, even for a honda
lease, i can get the mileage i need, maintenance done, then re up when im done.
Originally Posted by Al Audi
all your maintenance is covered too?Originally Posted by pworld10
IMO if its a car i know i do not want to keep (will want the next new thing), and i can use it for work (i work in the aftermarket auto industry, and can write it off under business), or its a more expensive car (unless its a limited model, it will depreciate like hell once u drive it off the lot. i.e. mercedes) I would lease. I am currently in my first lease ever, and love the peace of mind i have that in 3 years i can get something new and fresh, and i don't have to worry about the longevity of what i have now. I drive it i do not baby it.
Only time i will buy if its certified pre-owned. That way I let the person who bought it new off the late take the biggest depreciation hit. Their loss, not mines. Or if its under 10k of course.
Originally Posted by K2theAblaM
I drive a lot, so for me... a mileage limit is out of the question. 12k a year isn't going last me 9 months so I can't have that restriction. Additionally, with the money I'm using to lease a car, I can be purchasing a car and have something of value at the end and not go through the entire leasing process all over again. I hate making car payments in the first place, so to have a lease payment that will show no value for me at the end is asinine.
Originally Posted by pworld10
Originally Posted by Al Audi
all your maintenance is covered too?Originally Posted by pworld10
IMO if its a car i know i do not want to keep (will want the next new thing), and i can use it for work (i work in the aftermarket auto industry, and can write it off under business), or its a more expensive car (unless its a limited model, it will depreciate like hell once u drive it off the lot. i.e. mercedes) I would lease. I am currently in my first lease ever, and love the peace of mind i have that in 3 years i can get something new and fresh, and i don't have to worry about the longevity of what i have now. I drive it i do not baby it.
Only time i will buy if its certified pre-owned. That way I let the person who bought it new off the late take the biggest depreciation hit. Their loss, not mines. Or if its under 10k of course.
Yes, i got audi care. It was a no brainer. Lowered my residual 1 percent as well. so almost paid for itself.