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Originally posted by Alex Just know that "buying" a car is always a bad investment. Leasing is still a great option because you don't get stuck with the same old car if you don't want it. Buying a car is buying a depreciating asset plain and simple, unless it's a luxury car and you're guaranteed 10+ years out of it.

both of your posts are 100% spot on

leasing is going to greatly depend on your driving habits. A person who is constantly on the road would not want to lease. Now if they just drive it once in a while, then it is not a problem.

I personally love me car. I got everything EXACTLY what i wanted in a car, 4 cyclinder (cheaper insruance + and i don't care to speed), HID lights, bluetooth, navigation w/ a bonus Music hard drive built in, 18" wheels, Traction Stability Control, and a great crash rating.

While my Lancer meets all that, it also include other great options. I cannot get that with a lease.

After doing alot of research i picked the lancer because it was the cheapest car with the amount options i can get. Is is a bad investment? I don't think so. The car does look nice and with all the options the resale value will still be decent. Plus again if the car isn't very good mechanically like some people stated, $25 for any repair with rental included is not too shabby.

Honestly though, resale value is the LEAST priority for me.

Of course driving habits play a factor.

If you commute 50 miles a day each way then by the time your lease is up you're either going to have to pay up or do something illegal like pay a guy to turn the meter back to a reasonable amount.

Funnily enough a lot of car salesmen will tell you to do just that.

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Originally posted by Alex Of course driving habits play a factor. If you commute 50 miles a day each way then by the time your lease is up you're either going to have to pay up or do something illegal like pay a guy to turn the meter back to a reasonable amount. Funnily enough a lot of car salesmen will tell you to do just that.

out of curiosity what cars now don't have a digital odometer?

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Originally posted by Zewad out of curiosity what cars now don't have a digital odometer?

Tons, but it is still possible to turn the digital ones back also.

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Originally posted by bas Dual exhaust tips on dual exhaust = QUAD EXHAUST = 300 gain in horsepower. Duh

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Originally posted by bas Undies with a dickhole aren't good for guys. Your balls can get caught in them. That's why I prefer to go over the gate instead of through the fence.