[calgaryrocks]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

Fair enough. I'm coming from the assumption that anyone considering leasing a new car could afford to pay cash for the car, but has chosen to lease it for other reasons. (Tax deductibility if business, better use of funds elsewhere, return the car option). That's the only way I would consider it, but I also get that not everyone has the same values as me regarding money.

if you are saving up money for a downpayment on a house (20% is no small amount) but also want a new car, you may have the cash, but would be better off putting that towards a house. of course then maybe you shouldn't be getting a new car, unless you make enough monthly to more than pay for a mortgage and lease a car