Oh man, the temptation is strong...

"Sam" (samwellington) 08/13/2014 at 23:41 • Filed to: None

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As a college student who only makes about $1,500 a month and lives with his parents, I really could... But probably shouldn't... Does anyone know how much a lease really is, once all the surcharges are tacked on?

anothermiatafanboy > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:43

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damn what are the 6k in options??

heliochrome85 > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:44

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thats a fairly shitty lease.

Textured Soy Protein > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:45

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Leasing is a good way to get a car if:

1. You're not planning to keep the car for very long.

2. It saves you a lot of money over buying the car outright.

Saving only $52/month on the lease vs. buying, is a pretty crappy lease deal.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:45

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Get the used sensible car, wait until you get a decent job after you graduate, and actually buy the car you really want. Trust me. It sucks while you're driving a car you aren't passionate about, but when you finally reward yourself for a job well done with one of your dream cars it feels amazing.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:46

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You made a Fiat didn't you? I did the exact thing but mine was just a 500 Sport with like 1,000 in options because I don't need have the shit in it. Just the Mopar interior lol.

GeorgeyBoy > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:46

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About the same as buying a slightly used one. Wait, then you actually own something after. I wouldn't lease.

Dsscats > heliochrome85 08/13/2014 at 23:46

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Yep. That's a ton for a small car. I have a friend with the same payment on a Lexus CT200H

Sam > anothermiatafanboy 08/13/2014 at 23:47

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All the things - leather, upgraded stereo, some stripes or something. I just checked most of the boxes that sounded good.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:48

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You also need to factor in full coverage insurance on this. My insurance is around $600 every 6 months and that is a '95 4Runner, liability only, and under my parents policy.

StoneCold > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:49

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A V6 Mustang with the performance package...

$231

>_<

Sam > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/13/2014 at 23:49

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Hmm, good point. I haven't checked on insurance. They may just outright say they won't cover it.

Sam > StoneCold 08/13/2014 at 23:50

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But Mustangs aren't tiny Italian hatchbacks!

Dadu > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:51

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Roll that sucker.

AM3R > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/13/2014 at 23:51

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that sounds crazy expensive

StoneCold > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:52

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Truth:

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21034/i…

Nothing > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:52

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are the 2013s all gone? A couple of months ago you could snag them at $17k.

Tom McParland > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:53

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You can probably buy a used one with little miles for the same monthly payment.

scoob > StoneCold 08/13/2014 at 23:53

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I MUST HAVE THIS NOW.

Sam > Tom McParland 08/13/2014 at 23:54

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I don't know if my non-existent credit score will work...

Tom McParland > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:55

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A non-existent credit score definitely won't work on a lease.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Sam 08/13/2014 at 23:57

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They'll cover just about anything for the right price. There are people my age (19) driving GTR's.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AM3R 08/13/2014 at 23:58

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$100 a month is pretty normal for a 19 year old male with a 4WD.

AM3R > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/14/2014 at 00:01

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My friend is 22 with a '94 4runner and he pays $67 a month

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AM3R 08/14/2014 at 00:04

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What state? I live in Florida.

AM3R > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/14/2014 at 00:07

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VA, right outside DC.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AM3R 08/14/2014 at 00:14

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Mine was 60ish until I moved down here.

BoulderZ > Sam 08/14/2014 at 01:11

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bamahoon's right about figuring on a big insurance cost. I'll add you may want to consider registration as well. Some states have registration pegged to the value of the car, so a new one is really, really expensive to register. And a nice new one? If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

DieHardDan > Sam 08/14/2014 at 10:29

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Ok, I'm going to say this as nicely as possible because I do think the Abarth is kinda cool... WHAT THE FUCK WITH THAT PRICE TAG?!?! That little tiny sardine can costs 22k? Oh wait, they want another 6k on top of that... INSANO! AT 12k I would I would STILL be wondering if the car is worth it. Go get a Ford Focus or Mazda or something else that is actually worth that kind of money. Again I really like the Abarth, there's just no way its worth that money.