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Leasing first car, help me decide?

I'm sick and tired of the bus and train and i'm buying my first car. i'm 22 and i know people at teenage years start driving but i'm a late bloomer i guess. I'm thinking of either leasing the Lexus IS or Infinite G35 or Nissan Maxima or BMW 3 series coupe or Mercedes E sport if there is such thing. I'm no car expert, nor am i a car enthusist. I do need help on a wise decision. I know some of you may have other suggestions but i've narrowed it down to those specific cars. So please don't tell me of a car that's not on the list, you'll be waisting your time. Stick to what i have typed down. Which do you think is the best car of all when it comes to fuel consumption, exterior/interior design, power, speed, and whatever else is important to know about the car besides its price tag?? BTW, any article i read on any magazine that talks about leasing v. buying in today's tough economic times and today's automobile market crisis, majority of them suggest leasing as the better option. I've checked the pro's and con's and for me leasing is the better choice. Plus my parents lease, they love it more than buying.

Public Comments

1. leasing allows you to usually get a higher priced vehicle for a lower payment and you dont have to worry with trade in values when you want a new car cause your residual value is fixed. the down side is that you dont gain any equity in your vehicle while leasing its like renting it. But with todays economy you might be better off leasing unless you plan on keeping it for a long time. But the G35 is the way to go the car drives and handles like a dream.
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