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should i lease, buy new, or buy used?
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rule of thumb is always buy, never lease, unless you plan to use it for a business where you can expense the lease payments. leasing is the biggest scam.  lease is just a fancy word for renting and the dealerships pray that people like us lease. as for new or old, new cars have better warranty but you may get a great deal on a 1-3 year old used car.
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