<prompt> Human: I need to get a car for a new job. I live downtown and the new workplace is about a 40 minute drive out of the city. I plan on being at this job for 1-2 years, after which I dont know what Ill be doing. It is possible Ill have a new job by then that will be back downtown, in which case I would have no need for a car and would have to sell if I were to buy used. In this case, am I right to think that a 2 year car lease might not be such a bad option as this subreddit likes to suggest? The job Im taking is stable 75K base salary and I dont have any debt - Im not concerned about my ability to make payments, I just want to make sure Im making the right financial decision.  <response>: You didnt post how far away your commute is distance not time. Still, with that kind of commute I think youll have some serious problems staying under the mileage for a lease. Its probably an even worse idea than normal for you. 