Reply To: cost of living for a young couple in lakewood

@Jakob
No, the young couple with a car lease won’t have a $600 maintenance bill sneak up on them. Especially, since you have separately budgeted for oil changes which is the only regular maintenance item when you have a new car lease. The couple will not need a set of tires during the lease….
The things that pop up that need fixing with the exception of light bulbs and wiper blades will be under the manufacturer’s warranty. Some cars, even have bumper to bumper warranties.
My son leased a 2017 Hyundai Elantra for our eldest grandson: 36 months @$80 month plus taxes (sales and property in CT) total $115/month. 12,000 miles per year. Dealer through in all scheduled oil changes. All parts including bulbs and wipers are covered for the first year. The new vehicle warranty will outlast the lease.