I bought my current car a year ago, its a 2012 chrysler 200. Got it because I needed something better on gas than my Jeep was and because I got a very good deal on it. My commute at the time was 50 miles round trip. Recently I got a new job, pays better and my commute is only 3.5 miles round trip. Since I have never really been happy with the car, I went to look at what I've been wanting for awhile, a new Grand Cherokee.
My car has zero issues and is a very good car, but it just doesn't do much for me. After talking with my sales guy, we couldn't get the number i wanted for financing, I wanted to stay at $300 a month (currently I pay $89). However, he came back to me with a different deal. I can lease one for $299 a month and get a check for 7k. So my question is, would I be stupid if I took the deal or don't take the deal? I've had different responses from people I know, figured I'd ask on here too.
My car has zero issues and is a very good car, but it just doesn't do much for me. After talking with my sales guy, we couldn't get the number i wanted for financing, I wanted to stay at $300 a month (currently I pay $89). However, he came back to me with a different deal. I can lease one for $299 a month and get a check for 7k. So my question is, would I be stupid if I took the deal or don't take the deal? I've had different responses from people I know, figured I'd ask on here too.