Buy/rent/lease New Car

[silentnine]

Hi all.

i've had a vios for a 2 years but now wish to change to a fortuna.

i change cars every 2 years

my vios i paid a 200,000 deposit, and 10k per month on HP.

so overall cost for the 2 years is/was 440k + insurance & maintenance.

so an average of around 19k per month.

part exchange value after 2 years is virtually the same as the balance on finance.

to get my fortuna i need to pay 400k deposit then monthly payment.

i cannot help wondering if long term rental or a real lease is an alternative option .

or is it best ot buy then sell on after.