[jhall1957]

I'm a big advocate of leasing new cars. I like the fact that if the car gets wrecked and has substantial damage you have the third option which is turning it back in to the dealership. So unlike buying it out right where you can either keep it forever or sell it and take the beating on the damage you have that third option.

Pretty much every scenario I've seen comparing leasing to buying comes out very close in the long run. And if the car holds it it's value or appreciates in value, it's even a better deal!

I have the funds to buy the car out right for cash, but like I said I like reserving that third option to dispose of the car if it either suffers substantial damage or ends up being a dog!