[bwana devil]

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3. Most manufacturers offer leasing programs that charge a lower rate of interest than is commonly available for traditional financing (buy) options.


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why does the interest rate really even come into play? youre dealing w/ two entirely different entities? i dont understand. why would a 5% interest rate on a lease be better when you dont own anything be better than a 6% finance when you own a $10k car at the end? you dont pay 10k in interest.

it seems most of what you wrote doesnt take into account a more critical factor such as how long someone is planning to own the car.

bwana