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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] In 2005, I bought a 5 year old Camry for 8500. I've had it for 11+!years, and my repairs have been a battery, tires, brakes, and a timing belt. probably something I'm forgetting.

So let's say I'm in for $12.5k and I can sell it for $1.5k. That's $1000 a year I've paid. You guys are spending at least $3600/year leasing, plus whatever your down payment was. Over 11 years that's $40,000+ to my $11k.

Just buy a used Toyota or Honda sedan for under $15k and drive it until it's so old you're embarrassed to be seen in it. 
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You can't really compare the two when you are driving a junker, and they are driving new cars every 3 years. [/quote]

[b]Do you think someone who can't afford a $500 monthly payment should be driving new cars every three years? I didn't see the part where OP mentioned she was flush with cash and was too good to drive an older vehicle. [/quote]

Op here.  We can afford a $500 payment.  We make close to 400-450k with no debt except a mortgage.  I would like to avoid driving an older vehicle (unless it's our curent one) because I don't want to deal with the hassle or cost of repairs.  [/quote]

Unfortunately like your home, there is maintenance required every year as it is a wear item. You can defer it for a year or two when new, but its something that requires some hassle/repairs to maintain its condition. Your requirements scream a Japanese car so just test drive some Subarus/CRVs or pre owned Lexus RX350s/Toyota Highlanders.[/quote]

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