So my lease is almost up. I have an 06 Nissan Altima, 35000 mi on it. My logic in leasing the 2006 Altima was so that I could buy more time and see what more fuel efficient cars would be around 3 years later. ....Unfortunately I am not thrilled with the options that are now available.
Wifey has a 2000 Altima with 81500 mi on it, all paid off.
We need a bigger car for her and kids stuff, so the options are to:
a) give up the lease and pick up the SUV for her and I drive her 2000 Altima or
b) trade in her altima, pick up a SUV and keep the lease for me.
Its a bitchin decision for me b/c while the newer Altima is nicer and bigger, the old one runs fine so why bother keeping the lease/newer Altima? Between the 00 and 06 nissan, the mpg ratings are about the same, so if I kept the lease, all I am really getting is a payment with a sunroof, leather, Bose sound, etc, etc. I've just gotten used to those small updates.
My inclination is to just give up the lease and drive the 00 Altima for a few years (til the wheels fall off) since its really only used for commuting to and from the office and my commute is 12 minutes, +/-4 minutes. And its paid off, os why bother with another payment? Unless the dealer gave me some sick financing.
Then there is the 'keeping up with the jones' nonsense, which doesn't bother me but I know its a lingering pressure. All my doctor friends are blowing bucks on luxury vehicles but I am just keeping it real.
I'm curious what others advice here is to do.
PS, I will NEVER buy a new car again. The aggravation and sheer gut wrenching disgust that you feel when you get the tiniest DING on it is just not worth it.
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