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- Lower Monthly Payments and Low Down
Payment.
Payments on a lease are less expensive than financing because you are only paying
for the depreciation, which is the difference between the price of the vehicle
and the residual value.
- Upside Down
Never have to worry about being upside down where the value of the vehicle is less
than the amount owed.
- Always have a payment
For most people, a car payment is like a house payment. You will always have
one so why not be driving a new vehicle of your choice every 3 years
- Asset sense
You should buy items that appreciate and lease items that depreciate.
For example, most people would not be too excited about buying stock for $30,000
if they knew that it would only be worth $15,000 in 4 years.
- Low Risk
A bank or lease company is assuming the total risk of what the vehicle will
be worth in the future
- Flexibility
You do not give up the option of owning the vehicle, you just postpone it. This
gives you time to make sure this is the vehicle for you. This makes great sense
with advances in technology that have the potential to make your vehicle outdated
- High Mileage
Drivers can benefit by applying for extra miles up front at a reduced price.
The auto industry deducts 23 - 30 cents per mile over your mileage limit when
trading in a vehicle
- Win! Win!
In many
instances, the residual value is comfortably high resulting in lower monthly payments.
At the end of the lease, the lease company absorbs the loss, not you
- Warranty
The short-term lease leaves you covered under your factory warranty, allowing you
to be worry-free about unexpected repair bills
- Get a nicer vehicle
High residuals allow you to lease a $5,000 - $10,000 more expensive vehicle for about
the same payment as financing
- Tax Savings
In states with sales tax, you only pay tax on your monthly payment, not on the whole
vehicle. And in some cases, the entire lease payment may be tax deductible. Consult your
accountant for more information
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