Not sure how my thoughts would rate since my first autox run is yet to come
but here goes...
My car's leased. An advantage for me is that I don't worry too much about
pushing her too hard. She's still under warranty and after I've whipped all
the performance out of her, I get to give her back and get a fresh car. The
minus is the possibility that she and I may become a perfect driver/car
combo after so many miles. Returning her might set me back a bit while I
essentially build a whole new relationship with a new vehicle. You
know...learning how that car handles, it's moods, limits, etc...No two car
is ever the same, just like no two g/fs...um...nevermind.
Did any of that make sense? :-) didn't think so...
General thoughts:
-Don't use your leased car to auto-x if you're afraid of extra charges for
dings, etc...
-Lease if you don't drive long distances and you have excellent credit
-Lease if you're loaded
-Buy if you don't intend on paying for a car for the rest of your life
-Buy if you're gonna customize the car
-Lease if you want a brand new car every 3-5 years
Just thoughts, I'm sure some of you may disagree.
-Arnold
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To: "'ba-autox@autox.team.net'" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Leasing Versus Buying
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:59:18 -0700
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Hey, anyone out there leasing their autocross vehicles? Can you tell me the
pluses and minuses?
Thanks,
Katie K.
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