Help me choose an SUV - ...

[Keyser Soze]

Mileage is a concern for many people with leasing. I don't put a ton of mileage on my vehicles, so it's not a problem for me. As far as payments...

On the same day, my mother bought a 2003 Ford Escape and I leased a 2003 Dodge Durango SLT. Here's the tale of the tape...

My down payment on a $33,000 Durango, $1,000, monthly payment, $410. 39-month lease.

My mother's down payment on a $24,000 Escape, $5,000, monthly payment, $425. 60-month financing.

So, that's another advantage (IMO) to leasing... less down, lower payment. And to be totally honest, if it weren't for leasing, I'd be driving about a $12,000 car and paying the same $410/month.

you got hosed on you moms car. what % rate did you get?

on the other hand, i don't see how you were able to lease the durango so cheaply. do you know what the money factor was?