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10. WARNING !!! Whatever you do buy, DO NOT LEASE IT unless you own a business and can deduct it's expenses.

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 12:58 PM

Aug 2024

At the end of the lease, you have nothing. No equity. Nothing.

Unless you prearrange and pay more per month, leases are gauged at 12k miles per year. Nobody drives that few miles per year. At the end of the lease, you get billed per mile for the difference.

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Last update: Got a car UPDATE: Continuing my car search [View all] Marthe48 Aug 2024 OP

I"ve got the Kia EV6 Jerry2144 Aug 2024 #1

Maybe a hybrid? Bobstandard Aug 2024 #2

Stay away from anything Nissan makes that has a CVT. cloudbase Aug 2024 #3

I don't know much about EVs, but I did buy a car earlier this year. iscooterliberally Aug 2024 #4

VW ID.4 DemSigns Aug 2024 #5

IMO EV is not ready for Prime Time BlueInPhilly Aug 2024 #6

You might check out the electric Chevrolet Equinox. New this year. lastlib Aug 2024 #7

The Toyota hybrids are a great choice PuppyBismark Aug 2024 #8

I'm driving a 2008 Prius Marthe48 Aug 2024 #11

EV lover here Lulu KC Aug 2024 #9

WARNING !!! Whatever you do buy, DO NOT LEASE IT unless you own a business and can deduct it's expenses. 3Hotdogs Aug 2024 #10

Why not just get another Prius? flvegan Aug 2024 #12

If I could find one I can afford Marthe48 Aug 2024 #13

Thanks everyone! Marthe48 Aug 2024 #14