Several friends swore by leasing so we tried it. My late husband and I leased for years. This was our personal car, no business deduction. I'd never do anything else. If there's a major problem, it's Honda's problem (I drive a Honda H-RV). Normal maintenance is required and you know your driving pattern, so if you drive a lot of miles yes, you pay if you go over what the lease allows. If you don't, you don't pay. I've never had to pay any large amount when our lease was up. I have some problems with Honda but they have nothing to do with leasing or financials, they are more why doesn't Honda make changes in their vehicles with the convenience to the drivers in mind. But I will continue leasing as long as I continue driving.