[Halon]

If you didn't want to hear, nor accept, any of the advice that 99% of us are giving you, then why even post this thread?

If you honestly work that much, plus go to school that much, plus have military obligations, plus a g/f that takes up what little free time you still have after doing everything you just said you do, plus already have a Miata that you said you can drive, and already have a bit of debt (student loans), then why on earth are you planning on dropping 11k on renting a car for the next 3 years? That 300/month (plus however much you'll be dishing out for full coverage on that) is MUCH wiser spent on your existing debt.

You remind me of my roommate. She sold her old Camry that was starting to have issues here and there. She doesn't have a lot of money, but still bought a new car. Her reasoning being that the old car was becoming too expensive to repair (a valid reason in my eyes). But rather than trying to stay within any sort of means, she went out an bought a brand new Silverado.

If you are on any sort of tight budget (which I get the impression you are), then there so many better options then brand new cars. How about an 06 Hyundai Elantra with 48k miles? You could get a 3 year loan, probably pay less than that lease is, probably have very minimal problems (if any at all at that year/mileage), and you will OWN it after 3 years.

I already am sure you're rebuttal will be "see above post, i don't want a loan/more debt". Which makes no sense to any of us because you won't explain why, yet you accept the idea of monthly lease payments? Wat? If you don't want more debt, why do you accept the idea of a lease?

OK that's enough from me. You obviously had your mind set already when you started this, so nothing we say will persuade you. Enjoy your rental car.