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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,991
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From: Maryland
I've leased many times. I've done it for the sole purpose of finding it to be the most efficient way to get into a new car every few years. I am one to grow tired of a car after about 2-3 years and have the desire to get something new. However, my priorities have since shifted therefore I have purchased, rather than leased, my current fleet. I could easily go back to leasing, though, depending on the car and my needs.
CL Community Team
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,417
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From: US
Same here and have leased for a long time until this one. Numbers came out about the same so I decided to buy so I won't have to worry about mileage. It turned out it works in my favor. It would not be good for buying your lease or getting a new one right now.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,019
Likes: 496
From: Knoxville, TN
We have fully established that. Buy what you want. It may be crazy to some that I buy 8-21 year old cars, but a brand spanking new new expensive boat.. but it's perfect for my lifestyle.
Would NEVER want an older or used boat unless a really nice cabin cruiser. Ski boat has to be new, too many risks buying used. Not like cars.
Would NEVER want an older or used boat unless a really nice cabin cruiser. Ski boat has to be new, too many risks buying used. Not like cars.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,019
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From: Knoxville, TN
I know I can't shut up about Steve's paint, but when I say I tell people about it and they don't believe me, they don't. I find it amusing because they assume I'm just taking this from some random single post. I had to explain to him/them how great of a community CL is and that I've been interacting with everyone for over a decade on here and I feel like I "know" many of you. I like that and that's why I won't ever leave CL. I own that Benz now and haven't even been to their forums to even look bc nothing can top CL and I really don't care.
Edit: I misread. Planes? Yeah that'll make boat ownership seem cheap. I have a friend who had a plane, he was a riccccccch Cardiologist and got rid of it. He had a spot at the airport for it and everything. I don't know planes at all but I think even a license and FAA crap costs a fortune.
Last edited by AJT123; Mar 10, 2023 at 05:33 AM.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
I know I can't shut up about Steve's paint, but when I say I tell people about it and they don't believe me, they don't. I find it amusing because they assume I'm just taking this from some random single post. I had to explain to him/them how great of a community CL is and that I've been interacting with everyone for over a decade on here and I feel like I "know" many of you. I like that and that's why I won't ever leave CL. I own that Benz now and haven't even been to their forums to even look bc nothing can top CL and I really don't care..
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,019
Likes: 496
From: Knoxville, TN
Yep. Cussing at people and all in other forums. So much disrespect when you're just trying to get info or talk cars without it turning into measuring contests.
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Ohio
