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Leasing a new car versus buying new every three years

poppyoscar_3
poppyoscar_3 Posts: 1,566 Forumite
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Can anyone tell me advantages in leasing a vehicle rather than buying new? I 'm thinking the lease would probably cost the deprciation anyway of a new car. Is it a good option? I usually change my car every three years, and keep buying new because my job is essential car user, which means it needs to be reliable.

Many thanks,

PO xx
:D2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!:D
But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.
New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%
SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%
No 17 Lewis Lane

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  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Do a search on here we cover this quite a lot. On main motoring section look for serach this forum button.
  • MX5huggy
    MX5huggy Posts: 7,173 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The deal breaker is usually how many miles you do a year.

    Do you mind what you drive on a lease undesirable cars are cheaper?
  • poppyoscar_3
    poppyoscar_3 Posts: 1,566 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    I probably do about 12-15000 miles a year.

    Depends how undesirable!
    :D2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!:D
    But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.
    New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%
    SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%
    No 17 Lewis Lane
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