To buy or to lease a car? That is the question

Sean2008 · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 04:11 PM

Hi folks, after you moved to Dubai did you buy or lease a car? Which option do you recommend? Thanks.

Maz25 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 04:19 PM

If you are here for 1-2 years, I would say rent but you are here for the long haul, I would recommend buying! I plan to buy myself (once I've sorted out a driving license!!!)

mazdaRX8 · #3 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 04:40 PM

short term = rent
long term = buy

Sean2008 · #4 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 04:54 PM

Short term = ? year(s)
Long term = ? years

Maz25 · #5 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 04:59 PM

I would consider long term to be 3-5+ years! If you are here for just 1 -2 years, then hire a car!

mazdaRX8 · #6 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 11:06 PM

well depends, if u hire a car for 1-2 years, 1800-2000 a month, that'll buy u the same car and u get some money back when you sell it.

Longterm i'd say is greater than 1.5 years.