Originally Posted by RVelle

I've also done the math, lease vs own based on my mileage, if I would have purchased the same 3 years ago, monthly would have been around $550 vs 400 for the lease, with depreciation, and lease end cost to get out of, of $300, the lease comes out ahead by a measly $200, which isn't much but I dont need to pay the other $150/mo for the fun of it since I will be trading it in, and dont have to worry about haggling w the dealer on trade in price, that and there is an allowance on a lease at the end so those small scratches & dents dont drop the trade in value/quality.

Every one has their own reasons, and yes I will be leasing something again in 3 years.

Originally Posted by mazdaCPA

RVelle,

Sounds like the lease was the best option for you. It works for some and not for others. Too many people get a lease because of the lower payment and end up paying more in the long end because they didn't fully understand the commitment. Congratulations.