need car advice.

[kj5kb]

Leasing it, well, it's the MOST expensive way to buy. If you can, maybe bail out and BUY a 3-5-year old one?

arr...nice car...wish I'da caught ya before tho....we recently bought a 2005 jetta 2.0 auto with 40K miles for $12K. Probably someone's ex-lease car.

Our '05 is in Great shape and we saved a load over a new one...plus we still have a year warranty to get all those things fixed that don't fail til the last year anyway

My wife fell in love with 'em when we got a 2.5 auto Jetta for a week's rental while her previous car was in the shop.

The 2.5 gets almost as good'a mileage as the 2.0 if you keep your foot out of it, too.

 

[DrNo]

Leases are getting a bad rap here; they are very appropriate for those that typically look to turn their car back in after 4-5 years. They are not appropriate for those who tend to buy/hold/use a car until it burns into the asphalt. The buyer has to decide philosophically what kind of consumer he/she is. Based on the information you've provided, it seems like you are inclined towards the latter. In that case, a used (~ 3-4 year old) Toyota sedan or Honda sedan would be a good decision. In my personal experience, you should stay clear of any Ford (including Mazda) and Chevrolet car. Kias have improved significantly in the last few model years, so if you can find a used sedan 1-2 years old they would also merit closer inspection.

Whatever you do, get a used car vehicle report before purchasing and an independent inspection by a mechanic you trust if you are buying from private seller.

I for one, am the total opposite of the buy and burn and must have a new vehicle every 4-5 years. I'd tell you all what I'm driving now, but I'm pretty sure you would all bean me with rotten fruit. Suffice to say, I have a large carbon footprint I also took the dealer to the CLEANERS on the lease for it.

Remember that certain classes of vehicles (SUVs, many trucks, certain sedans) can be purchased new from dealers for DEEP discounts presently. These dealersips are desperate. It's all a function of what your personal preferences/finances allow.