[lsiunsuex]

1 - nothing compares to a brand new car. The smell, the cleanliness. No one other then to move it from the factory to the dealer has driven it.

2 - cars that have a strong aftermarket (currently driving a Ford Mustang) - I like to modify them / work on them. Anything to fancy or complex to modify (my Acura RDX) I lease and just leave it be.

3 - Volvo's new lease program interests me - a new car every 2 years just like a phone. I've never really liked the style of Volvo but I can overlook that if the terms look good (and they do to me)

So while I'll take an Uber or Lyft if we're going out for the night and might drink to much, I'll probably always buy or lease a car. I'm a car guy and enjoy taking care of my cars (cleaning / detailing) so buying / leasing is still worth it to me.

This is in Western NY where we have some metro rail / bus system but not as strong as say NYC.

[juanmirocks]

Thank you for giving your input! Yes, I totally understand you. You are a car enthusiast who wants to own the whole experience. I appreciate you giving that hobby/love side to my question.