I suspect that it’s more about leasing than anything else. Committing to a long term fixed expenditure in a rapidly depreciating asset is a risk, particularly in the current economy. If one of you lost their jobs or something unexpected happens in the coming years, you’d be stuck with the monthly payment.
Leasing is - in essence - spending money you don’t have yet.
I suspect that it’s more about leasing than anything else. Committing to a long term fixed expenditure in a rapidly depreciating asset is a risk, particularly in the current economy. If one of you lost their jobs or something unexpected happens in the coming years, you’d be stuck with the monthly payment.
Leasing is - in essence - spending money you don’t have yet.