Subj : 2026 Infrastructure Bill in US; self-driving+
To   : Nightfox
From : Ogg
Date : Wed Jun 07 2023 19:09:00

Hello Nightfox!

 N> I've never really wanted to lease a car, as it seems like a waste to
 N> continually pay for something..  As expensive as a car could be, I'd
 N> rather buy it and own it and not have a car payment (at least when I
 N> finish paying the loan, if I get a loan).  I think the fewer bills you
 N> owe, the better off your are financially.

The problem with buying a new car up front are that the taxes  
have to be paid all at once.  With a lease, the taxes get  
applied in monthly chunks for the duration of the lease.  And,  
if you buy a new car that devalues quickly, you can buy the car  
at the end of lease (typically 4 yrs) for less than half its  
value at the time.

And if you are contractor or self-emplyed, the lease is an  
expense.  If you are not, start a company that justifies  
travel, and the lease can be your friend.





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