Leasing vs Buying

Are you considering getting behind the wheel? You'll have two options ahead of you: buying or leasing. Both come with their own advantages for drivers across Ogdensburg, Canton, and Massena, New York.

Bill Rapp Chevrolet of Ogdensburg is here to help drivers decide which option is better for them. Below, you'll learn more about the difference between buying and leasing as well as the benefits of both. Read on to learn more. 

Benefits of Leasing

Leasing is an excellent option for drivers who aren't interested in a long-term commitment like a vehicle purchase. On average, leases last two to three years, freeing you up to lease another vehicle or purchase one. Trading in a leased vehicle is fairly simple. When you trade your car in, you can lease a new one with the help of the sales team.

When you lease a vehicle, it is likely under warranty for your entire lease. This means fewer potential costs if a part of the vehicle fails or an accident happens. You also will have information on where to go to get the service your leased vehicle needs directly from the dealership.

Leasing is also generally done with new vehicles. When you lease a new car, you can check out the latest tech, features, engines, and whatever else the car offers. Leasing often means that you can try the newest stuff whenever the next vehicle years roll out.

Benefits of Buying

Purchasing a vehicle gives you the ultimate flexibility. When you buy a car, it's yours. You can drive it as much as you want and sell it when it's convenient for you (if you decide to sell it at all).

Buying your vehicle also gives you the ability to customize your car as you see fit. This may mean installing a better sound system, adding bumper stickers, or painting your vehicle a different color. What you do is up to you.

You also choose when to service your vehicle. You can follow the routine maintenance recommendations or decide not to. This includes the service center you go to and the parts used to service your vehicle.