Buying A New Car

[myenemy 0]

My 05 Pathfinder lease is up next month and I have the option to buy it for $18,000 (probably around $20K after all is said and done) or lease something new. My current payment is $400/month and I want to get that down to about $350. I think buying the Pathfinder would do that but do I want to commit to a 5 year mortgage? I really like it but I dont see myself driving that car in 5 years. Other cars that get me there are, I think, the Altima and Accord. Any suggestions?

[El Guapo 8]

My 05 Pathfinder lease is up next month and I have the option to buy it for $18,000 (probably around $20K after all is said and done) or lease something new. My current payment is $400/month and I want to get that down to about $350. I think buying the Pathfinder would do that but do I want to commit to a 5 year mortgage? I really like it but I dont see myself driving that car in 5 years. Other cars that get me there are, I think, the Altima and Accord. Any suggestions?

Turn in it, go buy something that is 3-4 years old for 10,000 from a private party and your payment will be around $200 a month. Cars and especially Trucks/SUVs are super cheap right now.