All I know is, if for some weird reason, like when pigs can fly and this car is actually worth a little something in year or two from now, then I'll consider buying. But with an 18k buyout, even then it wouldn't be worth it. This car is barely worth 18k now. It surely won't be that a year and half from now, when I go to turn it in. Leasing imo is good for people who want new stuff/cars every few years. Buy, but buy used if you want to own it and drive the same thing for the rest of your life. But, for 36 months, 15k miles a year, $412 a month (yeah I know, I bought it when 05's had just hit the lots), I got to drive a new car, one of the sweetest looking cars out, a nice lil sports car to zip around town, and after 3 years. I get to move on to the next hot thing. hmmm... I wonder when the sky redline will hit dealer lots. And you better believe I'm turning this thing in with tires balder than a baby's bottom, even though the traction control is like having a cop driving behind you. Won't let you have any fun.