Originally Posted by glennp_1999

Did you even read the entire post? I think I addressed all that issue regrading trading in, surrendering and keeping your car. You just repeated all that I said. As far as other states I don't know I'm only referring to CA. Try trading in a car that you purchased that has a lot of miles on it are you getting trade in value then? Won't you be on the same boat as a person who purchase as oppose to a lease. You don't lease cars for more than 5 yrs the shorter the lease the better it is for you. Try leasing a car for 3-4 yrs most dealer will absorb the hit even if there are 6 months left on your lease. I for one take care of my car and so far I'm below the milage I'm suppose to be in. If say I finish paying my car after 5 yrs then sell or trade it in then maybe you can get something for it. But see I don't keep my cars for more than 5 yrs. I get bored with it after all that time. Like I said lease is a good thing if you plan on changing your car every 3-4 yrs. Now if you plan on keeping your car then of course purchasing is the way to go. In my experience 6 moths before my lease is to end. The dealer I bought my car from always gives me a lease buy back incentive. Again your cars value will depend on the condition of the car and not the way it's finance at the time of trade in.