The mindset of a person that leases a car :D In certain situations (eg: the California Fiat 500e leases, where you paid nearly nothing due to tax credits over

The mindset of a person that leases a car :D In certain situations (eg: the California Fiat 500e leases, where you paid nearly nothing due to tax credits over 3 years) the math can work, but outside of financial engineering from beneficial state and federal tax incentives the upfront cost of the car or the monthly payments plus the increased insurance cost (due to needing to carry full replacement coverage) means the lifetime cost of ownership doesnt pencil out.