Not if you play the game right. I only pay for low mileage (10k year...but I drive 18k a year) and don't worry about minor mods. The trick is to lease a car that holds it's value well. Then trade it in for a new lease 3-6 months before the lease is up.

If you know how to bargain, the miles and minor mods won't mean a thing when trading in....and you drive a new car every few years if that fits your lifestyle.

Here's good reference, just avoid the ads-->
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/lease.htm

 

Leasing.. (yuck) I just cant see paying that much for a car I have to give back. Some of you guys are almost paying as much for a lease as I am to buy. (of course mine is for 5 years too ) I also drive too much too...

 

2005 Infiniti G35x with every available option including navigation system.

Car Cost: $35,493.05
Acquisition Fee: $795.00 (apparently this may have been removable and I just didn't know?)
8.25% NYS Sales Tax: 1,715.05
Total Gross Cap Cost: $38,003.10

$2350 Down
18,000 miles per year
39 month lease
$499/month

... How did I do?

 

damn you guys got some good deals...

2006 5AT w/ Premium, sport-tuned suspension

MSRP: 38450
Sales Price: 36000
Residual : 22 something
12k miles/yr
36 months
450/month including tax
$4000 down

 

2006 Sedan Premium C
MSRP:35600
Agreed Selling Price: 32900
Total Drive Off(first mo+800 cap reduction+some fees): 1697
15K Miles/year
36 Months
58%residual
MF: 0.00159
399+ so cal tax