If you are looking at the payment diff and not thinking about the depreciation and maintenance of a German luxury car, BLESS YOU HEART sometimes we all need to make our own mistakes.
For sure I’ve considered it. I can’t imagine owning it out of warranty without some sort of extended coverage. Depreciation protection is probably the bigger reason to lease in my mind. I like to mod my cars a bit; that doesn’t seem to mix well with leasing.
Sorry - the sarcasm went right over my head. It’s been a long day.
You’re correct though, it’s not relevant other than to reduce the amount financed. It’s been suggested to me that a better use of that money is to put it towards MSD, and bank the rest.
A general rule I learned on BBSs in the 80s and early 90s I brought to the Internet: when in doubt, assume sarcasm and/or the poster knows (substantially) what they are talking about.