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Originally Posted by Nickies
If he wants something new, the best option is to buy to maintain a residual value on the long run.
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Agreed, buying is usually a better plan than leasing in the long run financially unless the latter has tax benefits for you. It sounds like he is more concerned with having a new car than the most efficient long run though, which is where leasing is attractive.
If you want a new car regularly and don't mind a perpetual payment leasing has advantages. You can also buy a new car regularly and sell it when you want a new one of course, but then the opportunity cost of that money is on you as well.