2013 OR 2016 Corolla S?

[adamjohnson]

With all the understandably proud high-miles Corollas around here, I can imagine what most folks would say but here goes:

If given the choice (either scenario is feasible at the moment), would you BUY a 30,000 mile Corolla S or LEASE a brand new 2016?

I know some finance folks will say any lease is a bad idea, designed to enrich the dealer and stick it to the customer... and I can see the wisdom here. With 2013, I will take some cash out of the bank and own it immediately. With lease, I will take no cash out of the bank and actually get a check from my trade-in difference.

But what's your opinion? Own 2013... bank on Corolla going a long, long time without any major repairs, or just "borrow" a shiny new one and know I will not pay for a single oil change, repair or anything?

Thanks for any and all advice! I'm sort of wavering between the two choices now, used this morning, now leaning toward lease....

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[Doug B]

It's been awhile since your post. What did you wind up doing? I have a 2013 S manual. I would always say if you can afford to go with the newer model - then do it.

 

[fishycomics]

you like some one elses troubles Lease new

 

[thatinsanehobo]

If it helps, I just bought my 2015 S+. 6k down, 10k in payments.

 

[Chris Denton]

I was going to lease but my wife talked me out of it!
Thankfully cause now I can modify it to hearts content!
I'm one of those people who don't buy used, if all possible. I've purchased other people's problems before!