Buy vs Lease Your Acura – Clearwater, FL
Should you buy or lease your next Acura? - Clearwater, FL
Serving Clearwater, Tampa, Largo, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, FL
Buying and leasing are two sides of the same coin at Crown Acura. Each one lets you drive away in a handsome Acura. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages that you can explore with the knowledgeable staff at our Acura dealership. You may be surprised which one benefits you the most.
Buying Your Acura
As many luxury drivers have discovered, an Acura is an investment that pays dividends well into the future. Many shoppers prefer to drive away in a car that is wholly their own. To be sure, the Acura emphasis on timeless, high quality design means that your new Acura car or truck purchase will remain contemporary far into the future. The Acura emphasis on modern technology also keeps our cars ahead of the curve. Many owners like trade-in flexibility. Owners can drive their Acura until the timing is right for their lifestyle and budget. Acura durability may lead many owners to pass their Acura along to a child or grandchild. With an excellent reputation for safety, it just makes sense to share an Acura with a new teen driver. Perhaps the biggest factor that influences purchase is the leasing mileage cap. Many shoppers consider these the main factors when deciding to buy:
- Certainty of driving more than 12,000 miles per year
- Consideration that Acura purchase is a good long-term investment
- Expectation that Acura’s value will continue far into the future
- Preference for trading the vehicle at their convenience only
- Desire to pass their car along to a family member someday
- Tendency to grow emotionally attached to a personal vehicle
- Plan to personalize the vehicle with accessories
Leasing Your Acura
Although buying will always be popular way to go, leasing has certainly grown more prevalent. People who are seeking a better short term deal often choose a lease. The down payments tend to be lower, and the monthly payments may be lower as well. Furthermore, the lessee generally trades the car before any major maintenance or repairs are needed. The desire to save money in these ways often trumps any thought of purchase. Personality also plays a role. Tech geeks like to get the latest in dash and safety technologies. After all, these are always changing, and Acura is always on the cutting edge. Driving enthusiasts also like the idea of trying out new engines. They want to try out the latest turbo or the newest sport suspension. Business professional may consider it essential to their career that their ride is always fresh. Those who lease usually don’t mind a mileage cap because they don’t expect to exceed it. Many shoppers look to these factors when deciding whether or not to lease:
- Anticipate driving less than 12,000 miles per year
- Wish to save money on monthly payments or down payment
- Appreciate the latest technology, engineering or fashion trends
- Trade frequently to avoid “old car” repair costs
- Prefer driving under a warranty at all times
- Love that ‘new car’ smell
Learn More
Crown Acura offers flexible terms and affordable choices. Special offers and other incentives are often on tap. If you are interested in driving an Acura, you can learn more about leasing and buying options from our knowledgeable staff.