I finally got my dad off the "buy a used car that was probably stolen or salvaged" kick, but now that he's actually looking at the cars I'd like, he wants to lease so I don't have to hold on to if there are any problems. Money's not a concern, we can put more than half the car's value down in cash at the moment and could make payments easily, and he wants a lease end buy-out option.
I've always known Honda to be an incredibly reliable brand, My aunt has own a Honda truck for near 30 years with no problems, so I think buying used would be a better idea. Buying new seems dumb, I mean, it depreciates immediately, right? So why buy new? And leasing only to buy at the end, doesn't that mean you've paid more than the car is worth in the end? I think he intends for me to use it for 2-3 years, then lease a new one (he doesn't trust foreign cars for some reason) so I'd get a better model for less down.
I'm not a picky person, but I want safety, efficiency, and value. I don't see value in a new car and leases seem iffy. A dealer near by will sell us a 2008 for a good price, but my dad is worried, again, about mechanics and doesn't want any problems with a foreign car.
Since I can't really ask him why he thinks leasing is better than buying used, could you? If you're leasing, does the dealer cover any problems?
You're right, I just asked and I wasn't a truck, but it was a Honda bought in the early 80's.
From the example, leasing sounds better, so I guess I'll go along with it. It just seems wierd to pay for a car and not own it.
I've always known Honda to be an incredibly reliable brand, My aunt has own a Honda truck for near 30 years with no problems, so I think buying used would be a better idea. Buying new seems dumb, I mean, it depreciates immediately, right? So why buy new? And leasing only to buy at the end, doesn't that mean you've paid more than the car is worth in the end? I think he intends for me to use it for 2-3 years, then lease a new one (he doesn't trust foreign cars for some reason) so I'd get a better model for less down.
I'm not a picky person, but I want safety, efficiency, and value. I don't see value in a new car and leases seem iffy. A dealer near by will sell us a 2008 for a good price, but my dad is worried, again, about mechanics and doesn't want any problems with a foreign car.
Since I can't really ask him why he thinks leasing is better than buying used, could you? If you're leasing, does the dealer cover any problems?
You're right, I just asked and I wasn't a truck, but it was a Honda bought in the early 80's.
From the example, leasing sounds better, so I guess I'll go along with it. It just seems wierd to pay for a car and not own it.