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Originally Posted by AiredaleDad
I, for one do not see a car as a tool. I find what I want, figure out what I can afford to put around 50% down on, finance the rest, and keep the car as long as I like. Whether it's 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years or more. All depends on if I still enjoy the drive. Case in point. I have a 2103 Range Rover Sport. I keep it, even though I can afford to replace it because I enjoy driving it. It was the last year of the naturally aspirated 5.0 L V-8. It feels good, has no issues, and suits my needs. I ordered a new 2025 540i because I like it, and will keep it as long as I want it. Now I buy because I want. If you want to lease, that's up to you. I don't look down on you. You have your reasons to lease, and I have mine to buy. I am not in your pocket, wallet, or bank account. I don't care your reasons. Just enjoy the ride. Let me enjoy mine and don't judge anyone. I won't see you at a gas station or charger and ask if your car is leased or not. It's not my business. I have known people that will buy a car they can't afford. Just because they know someone else who did and they feel they should be able to as well. And then not be able to buy food or pay their mortgage. Not my business. I have seen millionaires lease a Nissan pickup when I know they can afford to buy it. Again not my business. Everyone has their own reasons. Respect those reasons and move on.
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There is no right or wrong. Everybody decides what they want to do and how they want to go about doing it.