OP- I'm not arguing that leasing a Z is not a good idea. I did actually agree with you.
We actually average about $800 more in profit when financing a car, rather than leasing.
If you are looking at an Altima, Maxima or Rogue, the difference in payments to a consumer is about $150 per month between lease and finance payments, so many people do lease.
In the case of a Z, the money factor is high, and residual is on the cautious side. The payments are the same to lease or finance. You decide if you want to give it back stock in 3 years with no headaches other than wear and tear, or if you want to keep it. If you lease, then buy, you are crazy on this car, because you are spending 5 or 6000 more than if you just bought it from the start with a good interest rate.
The benefit to you, is if the market is down, or if the car is in an accident and repaired, the bank is the one on the hook for the residual value, not you. I personally wouldn't lease a sports car, most people on this forum agree. This is a conversation that's been on here numerous times!
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