u/Conscious-Part-7819

My husband and I live in the Upper East Side and have a young daughter. Now that she’s too big for the Doona, we’re seriously considering getting a car. My initial thought was to lease for a year and reevaluate if it’s worth the cost / hassle but I’ve also heard I won’t end up going back so just assume you’ll have it for awhile. We will probably move out of the city within the next 3-5 years. We did find a garage for $450/month and that seems like a decent “deal”.

Does anyone have any advice on lease vs buy and any car recommendations? I’m looking for a small / compact SUV.