Well, I could never take that kind of lease deal (or almost any lease deal)... the mileage penalties would kill me.

However, choosing a car is only in small part a financial decision. One must live with the decision for a considerable amount of time. I personally could barely live with the Stratus for a weekend rental car, much less for a 12 month lease period.

Personal opinion: No matter what the price, driving a car I don't like is no bargain. It's costing me far too much in countless other ways.


Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.