# Help me select a weekend vehicle within $350/m **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Hackrs\ **Tags:** ny, nj, pa, ct, lease-transfer, financing, insurance, used-cars\ **Created:** [August 1, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993 "2023-08-01T01:06:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/1 "2023-08-01T01:06:55Z")
I’m in NYC and use public transit to work but I want to buy a vehicle to use on weekends. I usually rent but prices this summer are insane and i no longer want to bother with the hassle of renting. My main use will be running errands and heading out of the city to explore, hike (upstate or rest of the tristate), ski (vermont or upstate) or head out to the beaches in NJ or long island. My budget is $350 / month max and mainly looking at compact SUVs like the Mazda CX 5, KIA Seltos, Volkswagen Taos, etc but I’m open to sedans too. Reliability and keeping cost down is important which is why i rather lease brand new while within warranty. I’m also open to financing CPO as a second alternative but the monthly payments are always higher than renting. I’m also open to financing a reliable used non CPO as a last resort. I’m checking the market place section and pre-selected deals but thought I’ll get some additional insights from other users. ---
**Author:** ![Jrouleau426](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jrouleau426/32/195763_2.png) [@Jrouleau426](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Jrouleau426)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/2 "2023-08-01T01:09:13Z")
Tacoma… I don’t think there’s any suvs in that budget. Taco 4x4 is under 400. 4x2 around 350 text me if interested in a truck. Jim 215-359-6836 ---
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/3 "2023-08-01T01:14:24Z")
Hi thanks, But not looking for a truck. Would probably hardly use the bed plus I’ll be parking on the street and the extra length will make it harder than it already is ---
**Author:** ![Azure](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/azure/32/159312_2.png) [@Azure](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Azure)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/4 "2023-08-01T01:42:01Z")
I’d probably finance something like a RAV4 and keep as long as possible if you aren’t wanting a new car after 3 years. will be tough to fall within 350 on a lease unless you put some money down ---
**Author:** ![gohawks23](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/gohawks23/32/191452_2.png) [@gohawks23](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/gohawks23)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/5 "2023-08-01T02:10:44Z")
Beware of leasing and city street parking and all the front and rear bumper damage you will need to fix at lease end. Get a reliable beater. ---
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/6 "2023-08-01T02:18:33Z")
thanks. overlooked that. I noticed a few of my neighbors have bumper guards I guess some of it is for this very same reason ---
**Author:** ![jananth1](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jananth1/32/10553_2.png) [@jananth1](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jananth1)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/7 "2023-08-01T04:41:54Z")
+1000. Your lease car is gonna get fricked up on the streets. Also insurance is going to eat into your monthly budget. Based on your use you probably will have fairly low mileage. Assuming you can be all in at $500/month - is that still cheaper than Uber + carsharing? ---
**Author:** ![fingermagik](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/fingermagik/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@fingermagik](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/fingermagik)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/8 "2023-08-01T05:21:10Z")
I’ve lived with a car in the city and street parked for over 10 years, both in Brooklyn, and Manhattan and never had an issue. Your results may vary but most of my friends and I have leased and parked on the street and not complained. Just be smart and get a bumper badger/bully. The reality is shit happens wether you’re street parking or not so get whatever car brings you joy. ---
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/9 "2023-08-01T11:05:05Z")
My budget is $600/m, insurance takes up half of that. Uber + Ridesharing is almost non existence many places 200+ miles outside the city. Overall i just want the convenience of getting up and go whenever i want without much hassle. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Ezginder](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/mike_ezginder/32/25911_2.png) [@Mike\_Ezginder](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Mike_Ezginder)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/10 "2023-08-01T11:27:44Z")
Get a beater and drop the full coverage. No need to get a new car and let it collect dust, grime and scratches in NYC for your use case. Insurance and depreciation savings will likely be well over the cost of repairs if you are willing to take a little risk. ---
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/11 "2023-08-01T22:05:59Z")
Good point. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![hjqdsg123](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hjqdsg123/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hjqdsg123](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hjqdsg123)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/12 "2023-08-01T22:09:56Z")
Look at my latest topic, I just lease a Nissan Ariya yesterday. It is so inexpensive to own it. ---
**Author:** ![max\_g](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/max_g/32/9426_2.png) [@max\_g](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/max_g)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/13 "2023-08-01T22:12:31Z")
+1. And beaters don’t even have to look like beaters. Look at some of the ads posted here; cars with nice paint and overall looks > [@What would you buy for $10k?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-would-you-buy-for-10k/410711/1182): > > Lol AC delete mode … Impressive that you’re able to do all the repairs yourself. Super jealous over here! @hjqdsg123 doubt a BEV would work for the OP’s use case ---
**Author:** ![hmallow](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/hmallow/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@hmallow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/hmallow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/14 "2023-08-01T23:33:07Z")
> [@max\_g](#): > > BEV yea BEV won’t work for me. Won’t be able to charge it overnight on the street and don’t want to waste time charging before i head out somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/7/f76e5433b417879e07ad6f0cee47e239c8f1cdd4.png) [@system](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/help-me-select-a-weekend-vehicle-within-350-m/485993/15 "2023-09-30T23:33:49Z")
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