Buy or Lease a Honda Vehicle?

Medium rare or medium well? Socks with sandals: yes or no? Spurs or Mavericks? Some questions are no-brainers. Others, like whether to lease or buy a Honda vehicle? Those take some thought and research. Luckily for you, Gillman Honda San Antonio is here to help.

When to Lease

Some people love new car ownership. Others think ahead to depreciation and trade-in values and decide that it's just not worth the trouble.

Another consideration? Some of us change cars frequently to keep up appearances. If you work in sales and certain other professions, buying a car outright every few years doesn't make much sense.

Finally, if you're between vehicles - you know you want to own a new Honda Pilot, just not yet - a lease can tide you over 'til you're ready and have the larger down payment you'll need to keep your monthly payments low.

When to Buy

On the other hand, leasing isn't for everyone. If you travel a lot for business, you have a long commute, or if you've got a thing for long road trips, a lease won't be for you - the mileage penalties alone could break the bank.

Looking to modify your car? You don't want to soup up a leased Honda vehicle. We're going to want it back in its original condition. Likewise, if your driving habits are a bit fast and loose, or if you've got kids who leave the inside of the average car looking like a scrapyard, ownership can be a better option to avoid wear and tear penalties.

One of the biggest reasons to buy a new Honda car? They're built to last. Why get rid of a car after three years when it could easily last a decade or longer as long as you maintain it properly with regular Honda service? That's money well spent!

Financing a Honda Vehicle at Gillman Honda San Antonio

One thing holds true regardless of whether you buy or lease: get to your Honda dealership near San Antonio and talk to our sales and Honda finance staff. We'll answer any questions you may have. We'll also have a few of our own that will help us help you determine whether buying or leasing a new Honda vehicle is the best fit. Stop by 16044 Interstate 35 North (just past 1604) in Selma, TX today!