<prompt> Human: Ive always heard that leasing a car is horrible financially. Im 18 and driving a 98 Ford Explorer with 212k miles. I love my car and think itll last another 3 years, but my girlfriend wants me to lease a car. I tried explaining that leasing a car is bad, but to be honest Im not sure whats wrong with leasing a car.Assistant: I tried explaining that leasing a car is bad, but to be honest Im not sure whats wrong with leasing a car.curious.. instead of you defending your position have you thought that maybe she should support her position that you should lease ? Human: Because my car has a lot of things that might be unsafe. The tail lights are sketchy, the headlights are dim compared to new cars the tires are bald, and its likely to brake down at some point  <response>: e sketchy, the headlights are dim compared to new cars the tires are bald, and its likely to brake down at some pointeasily fixable ... in my estimate .. 3 to 5 payments of your would be lease. dont lease ! 