[Lisanp@aol.com]

You are in your mid-80s? Buy a convertible!
But in reality, don't lease as you probably don't drive 10,000 miles per year so you would not utilize the lease mileage.

[TomSpasm]

You'll be stunned at the prices of used cars!

[llaran]

SUV because it is easier to get into and out of

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Or dangerous when you have to put your life on the line hoping
the features work.

So true always be aware. I do appreciate my crash avoidance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and pedestrian avoidance features but like anything nothing is perfect ultimately it’s the driver’s responsibility.

[C. C. Rider]

Originally Posted by Atamasco

One of our cars was totaled. We're early 80's. Which makes more sense financially, buying a used ('20-'22) mid-size hybrid SUV, or leasing a mid-size hybrid SUV ? I believe it's not possible to rent a used SUV - is it?

Financially, if you want/need a second car, you would save considerable money by buying an older "clunker". Presumably you already own a nice dependable newer car that you can count on for road trips or important trips around town. A second car would then be used for the less important local "convenience" trips. A relatively high mileage clunker would serve that purpose quite well.

Additionally, you wouldn't have to pay nearly as much for insurance on the second car and depreciation would not be a concern either since it's already depreciated down to just "transportation" value.

Of course, if owning/driving a clunker would be unbearable for your image, then buy the newer used car that you like. After all, you can't take your money with you when you "check out".