<prompt> Human: Hello all,I know conventional wisdom here is to buy used and pay cash. However I only need it for 24 months and was wondering how I should factor that in my decision making calculus.I would like a car on the newer side and it seems buying a car on the newer side would work out to the approximate cost of leasing a car.Im currently leaning towards leasing as it seems the easiest way for a first time car owner.Anyone have any other considerations I should heed?Thank you  <response>: Id lease. Then you wont have to worry about selling when the 24 months is over, nor about the difficulties of being without a car for a week or two if it sells early. We dont know enough about your situation to know if a family member or friend can manage selling the car for you after youve left.You should be able to get a new car for 200 a month or less leased. Also check out leasetrader, you can take over someones lease.Like others said, just make sure you wont be exceeding the miles usually .15 for each mile over. For example, an extra 1000 miles would be 150. 