 I leased this car for three years, then financed it for three and a half years.  I figured that it hadn't had any issues and why not just own it since I only drive it to and from the train station everyday (average about 7k miles a year).   I took care of the car. Made all scheduled oil changes and check ups at the dealership @ Curran in Stratford CT.  This past year has been a complete nightmare.  I looked forward to finally having no payments which was going to end in July 2016.  In May the waterpump went ($1200).  Of course the warranty ended in Jan.  I only had 44,000 miles, but the 5 years was up.  About a month later the light popped on again.  This time I was told it was the turbo.  So I just replaced the sensor ($350) and more recently got a new turbo installed ($2700).  Meanwhile, I'm now told  there is oil leaking in 3 places.  Each of these replacements will cost about $400 each (another $1200).   I don't have the money to fix the leaks.  So I have to hold off for now.   So now I don't have any car payments.   But I have already spent $4250 this year, with another $1200 for the leaks starting in 2017!