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Had an A3 sportback TFSi red with silver bits on it. All the rage in 2010. £3250 when I handed it back out of pocket, some I knew about as neighbors had used it as a battering ram, some I didn't and argued, but end of day they have you by the balls. For our either 1) sits for weeks/months without moving or 2) does 3-500 miles a day for a month solid running errands around the country a lease just doesn't work for us. Could be we've massively overpaid for the mileage we actually used in the period, or we are way over the limit and we have to pay for it directly. Prefer used/owned and whatever happens happens! Many mates are on leases and works very well for them, but they have a very predictable usage, live on suburban new build estates and park in an office car park so super low chance of damage too.
Last year was looking for a F11 BMW 520/525/530 wagon, was baulking at the price people put on a 10 year old used car with a list of obvious issues. But in hindsight, would have been the best money making ever. Buy 10x used cars with problems at £12k each. Sell 1 year later for £14-18k each with all the same problems still there. Profit? Probably not knowing my luck haha
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I'm lucky with secure underground parking so reduces the chance of dings and scrapes somewhat. I managed to argue the few nicks to the alloys and odd tiny scratch as fair wear and tear, no charge. I'm 4 years into leasing and I've actually found it no stress; new car, little to go wrong and if it does (which it hasn't) it is under warranty, breakdown cover included. From that perspective it has been hassle free and decent price for a very capable (read fast) car.
EDIT: Highly unlikely to lease again this year, prices are ridiculous.