True penny pinchers always buy used cars over new ones for one rock solid reason: new cars depreciate by thousands of dollars the second you drive off the lot. But three years ago, before my financial epiphany, I bought a new car, and I don’t regret it. I concede that buying used is usually best, but there are times buying new isn’t as bad as some say.
Why you should (almost) never lease a car
A car lease gives you a brand new car for a low monthly payment; what’s not to like? For most people, the only benefit of leasing is driving a bright and shiny new car. With a lease, you’ll never be able to truly own your car, so your payments may not ever pay off. Here are more of the advantages of buying over leasing.