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Old 10-14-2005, 12:59 PM
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can't beat a deal on a new used car. but you have to check it out of course. think of it like getting a almost new car with a SC thrown in free.
Old 10-14-2005, 01:06 PM
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Buying used is often the best option, especially if you live in an area where you have a good choice of used examples. And, especially if the car has been owned and driven by a mature person and garaged and has "good" miles.

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Old 10-14-2005, 01:41 PM
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I don't get ppl with leasing (what 's the point really) if you can't afford it just don't buy it why lease) just a question???? don't want to hurt anyone feeling
Old 10-14-2005, 01:51 PM
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Some people like to drive new car every 3-5 years. They don't like the trouble of selling it themself, and they do not know if they will get fair trade-in value at new car dealer or not.
Also, some small business can deduct the lease payment as expense.
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Originally Posted by TR-S2K,Oct 14 2005, 01:51 PM
Some people like to drive new car every 3-5 years. They don't like the trouble of selling it themself, and they do not know if they will get fair trade-in value at new car dealer or not.
Also, some small business can deduct the lease payment as expense.
I do understand for business you can have some kind of benefit but for a normal person I don't really get leasing let say you pay 400 a month 3 yrs lease is almosy $15000 just for rent and 3 yrs later you are force to get new car(cause I think buying back is not a smart way) but for each of their own. to me it doesn't really make any sence.
Old 10-14-2005, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tenaciousFD,Oct 14 2005, 09:47 AM
My insurance cost did not change, 2000 Prelude- 2002 S2000.
How can your insurance cost didnt change? Did you switch insurance companies? A 2002 S2K is worth more than a 2000 Prelude, it's also a RWD roadster compared to the Prelude FWD compact.
Old 10-14-2005, 02:17 PM
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All the cars that I ever owned were bought, I never leased any. The main reasons were, I may keep the cars for a long times, and I can mod my cars anyway I like without worrying I may get penalties when the lease expired.
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And on a lease you have to worry if you go over on miles
Old 10-14-2005, 03:25 PM
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you guys making fun of lease people, you should really get on the case of people who rent apts. car's depreciate and prop usually goes up.

leasing isn't great moneywise, but if ur really into getting new cars often. buying ANY expensive car isn't smart moneywise, lease or buy.

get a great car you LOVE, buy it used and take care of it.
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[QUOTE=dyhppy,Oct 14 2005, 03:25 PM] you guys making fun of lease people, you should really get on the case of people who rent apts.


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