CA. (MAY 2021) Well, I need a new car, as my other lease is due in July. And I just prefer a new car every 3 years.
I might bite the bullet and just pay the extra 15% of leasing payments. What use to be a $500 payment a few months ago, is now $570 for example as inventory is low. The LeaseHackr score goes from an 9 to a 7. Is 7 justifiable to just buy it?
I will be at a loss of $2500 over a 36 month lease with this payment increase. If I slap down that 2500 instead on a purchase, my payment bumps up to $750.