SW17LS

You and I both know the intention of coming in and saying "Not everybody wants to drive a rental car" to someone's suggestion that he lease. That was meant to be a disparaging statement.

And theres nothing wrong with that statement...in fact I made that exact statement several times. Just state your viewpoint without making value judgements about other people's viewpoints.

To add to the discussion, lets do the numbers after 10 years:

To illustrate the difference after 9 years (easier), if we value a 2005 GS on KBB we get $5,298. So, its cost us $52,399.20 to own this vehicle for 10 years. Plus costs of repair, maintenance which would not be required on a new car, etc.

Lets look at leasing. First 3 years....$22,139. Second 3...price goes up $50...so $23,939....third 3...price goes up $50 more....so $25,739. Add those together, you get $71,817. This is where you really see the benefit of driving a car into the ground vs continually leasing...but I'm not about to do that because I enjoy driving new cars too much.

Schmexus

Actually I said "not everybody likes to rent cars". Take it how you want I guess?
I give up on trying to reason with you lol. Obviously you're just looking to be mad about something and drag out a totally off topic argument so have at it, buddy.

I see you edited your post now though....

SW17LS

LOL, I'm not mad at all. Just presenting a very factual argument.

FastTags

leasing is not for every one, but it has it perks if you can afford it and like to switch cars often. Its not just for business owners, lots of folks who want to have a new car every 2-3 years do it.

I do it, and I love it.

Schmexus

Something tells me that if I had used the word "lease" we would still be having this discussion.

Let me rephrase my original statement and tell me where I was wrong:

"Not everybody likes to lease cars".

Agreed.

SW17LS

I can tell you that insofar as my involvement we would not be.

But...it has turned into a valuable discussion so its not all bad.

praetor

Good discussing on buying vs leasing. I have always been a buy car new and drive it for 10+ years kind of guy. Drove my 91 Camry for 10+ years and my 2000 Camry for 14+ years until I bought the GS. I concur though if getting a new car every 3 years or so is your thing, leasing is your best bet.

I plan on keeping the GS 10+ years as well unless the next gen GS is something that I can't resist. Leasing might be in my future then.

FastTags

I have a major problem with being attached to the vehicle for more than a year. After a year or so, all cars to me feel used and everything is just wrong, either its the scratches or the wrinkles on the seats, or the chipped window etc, or AC smell... And that makes me wanna get something new.

I find a million reasons is to why to get a new car.

ItzFilyO

Well ur not the only one.

praetor

I'm the opposite. Only after 2 years or so is when I really have fun with the car and open her up. When new, I tend to baby the car. After it's gotten it's first few scratches and dings is when I really open her up. I generally get rid of the car though before it needs major repairs. Been lucky so far as Toyotas are built really well and I have yet to need any major repairs.

The GS has opened my eyes though. I have been missing out on all the cool gadgets and performance. I must say though there is a lot of enjoyment driving an old beater and not caring if someone dings it. LOL

ItzFilyO

All these electronics will be expensive to repair when they break.

FastTags

Just out of curiosity, do you treat women same way?


cuz i do )

praetor

What costs more to trade in? The car or the women? LOL

ItzFilyO

There was a saying and I read it somewhere here in CL! that goes.. "Never buy depreciating assets, only lease them!" or something like that.

So I guess ur doing it right..

harryra

If it floats, flies, drives or fu*cks.....lease it.....Is that the saying you're looking for?