Trophy Wife = Leased Car? Where's the logic in that? Any real sugar daddy should be paying in CASH. I leased mine for business tax write-off purposes, and my business certainly is not that of supporting a trophy wife. They are far too expensive! LOL

 

LagunaDallas,

The trick is turn in the car AND the T-wife every 3 years for younger newer model! young padawan

 

I also live in a quiet neighborhood in CA and, being an enthusiast, what bothers me about a lot of Porsche drivers is that they have no idea about the tradition and history of Porsche. They most likely lease a "trophy car" in addition to their "trophy wife." It is disappointing that so many owners don't acknowledge a fellow driver. Not a wave, or a flash of lights. PCA members they are not.

 

Now that, my friend, would get VERY expensive! A trophy *girlfriend* is a much better investment if one is concerned about future expenses.

 

I give them the finger if they flash their lights at me! Kidding, of course. I admit that I don't give much acknowledgment to other 911 drivers around town since there are so many around here, but definitely so when I'm on the open highway or on a back road. 90% of the time the gesture is returned (and not with a finger!).

 

A lease locks in a residual value at the end of the lease, so you know the depreciation over the lease term. This can be to your advantage if the vehicle depreciates more than anticipated, because you can turn it in if you don't want to keep it, or possibly buy the car at its auction value from the leasing vendor, shifting the excess depreciation from you (if you bought) to the leasing company.

I leased a Range Rover in 99 that was worth 20% less than the residual at lease end, and bought it, certified by the dealer, for well under the residual value.

Leasing would also allow you to turn in a car that had been wrecked and repaired, whereas if you own the car, you own the car, which if wrecked and repaired is worth less than a car with no accident history.

I've financed, leased, and paid cash depending on the deal and my stage in life.

It is about getting the car you want at a price you find fair and paying for it in a way that works for you and your time frame for this car.