Originally Posted by dudafunk

Unfortunately I am considering leasing because I might be leaving the country in 2 years. I can put a big down payment and purchase it too - but when there's a high probability that I will want to get rid of it in 2 years from now, shouldn't I lease it and therefor have cash access ($10,000) that would otherwise go towards my down payment if I buy?

Please suggest if in my case it would be wise to lease knowing leasing is a bad idea

(I am not worried about mileage limits - this will not be my daily).