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TriBob
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 Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:13 Post subject: Poll/Not Poll: Cars - Lease or buy?
Do you lease or buy you cars?
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robp
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:14 Post subject:
Buy. Used. Cheap. Previously owned by little old ladies who only drove on nice days. If you're not in a hurry you can find some incredible deals.
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elkid
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:16 Post subject:
Buy. New. Foreign, built domestically. Run 'em into the ground.
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Cappy
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:20 Post subject:
Bought. The one I am driving now was given to us.
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:20 Post subject:
Buy. Have bought new but don't see the point in ever doing so again. Used is the way for me, since there are now pretty lengthy warranties. Run them into the ground.
The reasons against a lease: It's good to eventually pay something off and not have a car payment. Also, I don't want to get into the mentality that a car is only good for 3-5 years.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:23 Post subject:
| Gogirlgo wrote: | | The reasons against a lease: It's good to eventually pay something off and not have a car payment. Also, I don't want to get into the mentality that a car is only good for 3-5 years. |
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cherylpf
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:25 Post subject:
Buy. I love driving a paid-for car. I don't know the benefits of a lease but I do know several people who had big issues when they leased.
Suze Orman's take on car leases for what that's worth.
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elkid
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:27 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | Buy. I love driving a paid-for car. I don't know the benefits of a lease but I do know several people who had big issues when they leased.
Suze Orman's take on car leases for what that's worth. |
Go Ms. Orman. Leasing is just plain stupid. The mileage restrictions and penalties for early lease termination alone make it a bad financial choice.
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brie k
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:27 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | Bought. The one I am driving now was given to us. |
104,000 miles and I still love it, although if I could have one with fewer miles on it, I'd love that too. I doubt I'll ever buy a "new" new car.
Damn, when we left Charlotte on 9/2 I only had 96k on it. I haven't put so many miles on a car in such a small amount of time since I was a working mom.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:41 Post subject:
buy and keep them forever.
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Molly600
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 14:57 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | | buy and keep them forever. |
(used cars)
Haven't ever had a brand new car, doubt I ever will.
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akern
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 15:12 Post subject:
Buy new, keep forever.
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pokychick
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 15:29 Post subject:
lease every 3-5 years
actually I'm on my 3rd vehicle ever
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jrjo
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 15:33 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | Buy. Used. Cheap. Previously owned by little old ladies who only drove on nice days. If you're not in a hurry you can find some incredible deals. |
..haven't had a car payment on the last six cars.
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bpdou
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Posted: 12/16/04 - 16:34 Post subject:
MTC: If leasing wasn't to the advantage of the car manufacturer and/or the finance company, you can rest assured leasing wouldn't be pushed nearly as much as it is.
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