I prefer to buy. I gotta used 03 mach 1 for about $19k back in 2006. At the time (for me) it was either that or a new 350z. The lease option for the Z was about $550/month, which seemed ridiculous to spend and then not even own. I think the purchase price for the Z at the time was $32K or $650/mo or so. I have since paid my Mach 1 off and still have it today. I love not having car payments and love the cheaper insurance even more.