Millennials Leasing Cars - Dave Ramsey Rant
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People think millenial is a blanket term for young people but the truth is all millennials are grown adults now
Average millennial is 30 By now
The youngest Millennials are like 23-24.
But they act like kids
@@yusufcagowayne1990 agree I got an aunt with kids that still goes to the club smh
And the male millennials wear skinny jeans with man buns.
I make $80,000 a year and will not put myself into a car payment. My grandpa always told me, if you cant pay cash, you cant afford it.
Your grandpa was from a time when cash was worth a lot more relative to assets.
I make tripple what you make and have car payments. You're not special for believing that.
My grandfather was a kid during the depression and lived a couple cardinal rules coming out of it.
1) If you can't buy it in cash (except for a house) then you can't afford it.
2) Never lease a car.
3) Don't worry about keeping up with the Jones'.
4) Real estate is the key to wealth. "The population is increasing and there's only so much land on earth kid and it doesn't look like living in space will be an option any time soon".
5) Never let anyone tell you something can't happen. No one thought the depression was possible but it happened.
6) Look for investment opportunities ,but if everyone is in on it be careful; that bubble might pop.
7) Banks are in business to make money, their insurance is the politicians you voted for.
1) If you can finance at a low rate, always finance the entire amount. Then invest that money.
2) If buying new...always lease. You know the exact amount it will cost you to own. You are always under warranty. You can buy the lease out if favorable. You don't have to worry if you get in an accident and now have a bad carfax. This loss of value of greatly impact the value of a 1-3 year car if you owned it.
3)He's right
4)There is a lot land. What would you do if all your money was in real estate 2007-2009? Invest in the market every month regardless of price and you will be rich. Buffett said if he put $10,000 in an index fund and let the dividends reinvest it would be worth $51,000,000 today.
5)You won't win the powerball
6)Depends on the opportunity
7)What is the point? I bet he went to a bank when he financed his house. Credit is why our economy so good. Without banks lending money we would be f*cked
@@johnsmith-vz4rh Credit can be good for businesses and other situations. Basically, it it's pareto efficient. So if buying something now creates more value for you than the amount of money owed in interest, then it's good for the economy. Credit cards very rarely work like that. It's not that the government should control banks. It's people's fault for being stupid.
Your grandfather was very wise
Lol your grandfather must not be very smart
I've always lived that that way. House paid off years ago and never a car payment and saving at the same time. + NO degree!
I'm gonna ride my hooptie until dies; until I can buy a car cash. It's not that's serious people. The person you're trying impress is gonna see your bmw you can't afford and say "wow" and then your yesterday's thought and stuck in debt and starving 🙄 PRIORITIES PEOPLE.
you are 100% correct! I have not had a car payment for the last 10 years. Because of this, i am able to invest in 2 condos and a house i live in. Car payments is the biggest wealth drainer in life.
PusherLove Gurl Amen sistah✊
where you live factors into whether you have a car payment or not... I live in a very rural area and have to commute 70 miles everyday to work... it usually takes me 4 years to pay the car off, but then it's a matter of whether the car lasts 10 years or not... and bad thing is my wife has to commute in the exact opposite direction from where I work... I'm about 35 miles west of home, she's about 20 miles east of home
PusherLove Gurl I had a car payment, never again in my life. That's smart for you to think this way 👍🏽
Of course priorities are an issue and have been in every generation, but when the priority becomes getting a job with a company as a driver. In today's economy, Drivers on a rise. Presentation is key. People will look for that nice looking car, over a hooptie. Not everyone today buy Luxury cars for flash. Believe it or not, driving jobs are on a rise, and the better looking the car the more your're likely to be paid. Appearance matters unfortunately. In fact I'm planning to get s car for the same reason. Delivering for Amazon is good money depending on the income, but driving for a ride share company, appearance matters. I'm planning to get on board with driving jobs myself. But getting a BMW, no way. It will attract money to an extent, but is too close to debt for me.
"I didn't even know where the Mercedes lot was until I was over 30!"
You're not going to like this, but a LOT of millennials are over 30.
He had a Jag before he went bankrupt too.
Uh, yeah. A lot of them are pushing 40.
Ive known were the mercedes lot has been since ive been a baby. Granted im a car guy and not an average car buyer
I dont either I and not gonna bother looking for my nearest one till im better off lol
@@adinahwithkaden I agree. That's me, and I couldn't imagine leasing any car.
I am a millennial and this is funny.
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NewportSnooze the article is study on the highest selling "luxury" brand of cars sold, this doesnt take into account the economy brands. your a little of on this one dave. a third of them are leasing luxury cars at that. that number is too high but its not a accurate reflection of the grand total of new car purchases from millennials.
+Sipho tchala Any millennial who owns, much less leases, a BMW with under a half a million dollars net worth is one too many.
+tugboat2030 your over the top opinion has nothing to with the my comment. Dave false reported the stat. and 500,000 vs a $50k car is not realistic for our American economy.
I agree with you in that Dave misreported the statistic. I'm not sure what you means that buying a 50k car with a 500k net worth is "not realistic." People shouldn't be buying BMWs unless they have quite a bit of net worth. Buy something much less expensive until you have a sound safety net.
Why are cars so important to people? It’s a car; it’s for getting to places. That’s it. It spends a huge majority of its life parked.
Because some people like cars?
Joey McMahon Jr the issue isn’t here whether you like cars or not. It’s a issue of coming to terms with reality. Understanding needs vs wants. Being a bit patient. Ride a Toyota for a few years until you can AFFORD the cars that you LIKE.
Prachi Anand Sharma that’s common sense, my first car was a PT Cruiser. My 2nd was a BMW, and my 3rd is a BMW.
For me, a car means a lot. It doesn't spend much time parking. I do ubereats 7 days a week. I live in CT and run a rental business in Ohio. I only own 1 car so I drive back and forth often.
But, that still doesn't justify me buying a BMW or Lexus. I buy Hondas with low miles salvage or rebuilt titles.
Ever hear the saying "keeping up with the joneses"? People have always wanted to keep up with the newest things to impress other people. It's always been like this. Now in this age it's even more apparent. Especially with cars. People desperately want to show off what they have for that second of glorification they will get from other people. It makes them feel better about themselves and thus they will always try to have nicer things than the other person. But as you said, cars spend the majority of their life parked and in the end it's just a car.
I'm 26, I've paid off $40,000 in student loan debt and bought my own house. All you need to do is major in something that pays money, and make good financial decisions after that. Its really not rocket appliances.
Mind bottling people don’t get it.
Glad my cars are both paid for. Never again will I buy another new car. Worst investment ever. Worked like crazy to pay for it.
Yeah I agree, I didn't bought used and I'm working so hard to pay it off. Ill never get into the car payment race agaib
Justshady many folks would rather lease a new car than purchase a used car. Why? You have full factory warranty and usually 2 oil changes per year is all you need to do. Actually leasing is perfect for parents trying to make sure their kids are in a safe vehicle that will not breakdown during they time at college. We see parents save their $5000 hard earned cash to purchase low end used cars. We like to offer them to keep their cash and make small payments of $169-$250 a month on new car lease options. This turns out to be a great benefit for the customer.
this is dumb, you have no equity in the rented car
Eric Swenson But cars in general are bad investments, whether you own or lease them. Its just cheaper to lease a decent car with good credit than to finance. With lease, you can change out cars every few years without buying a car.
no thats still dumb, dont lease a nice car, buy a cheap one and then sell it.
What a great time to be a smart person. Seriously, we have no real competition out there with folks like this making horrible decisions.
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I'm 30 and I still don't know where the Merc lot is, haha.
only materialistic dummies know where it's at.
or people who are just richer than you
Frank Assnot explain
Frank Assnot 90% of the people that act like they have money don't, just look at the car they drive... anyone with a regular job, making 50k a year, with a car note, don't save money and don't have savings. It's rare they don't over 1k in their savings.... very rare.
+keyron Campbell I get your point but also assuming someone has a Mercedes they can't afford is called a hater. The fact that I make 650k as a surgeon means I'm irresponsible having a Mercedes?
"These poor starving debilitated millennials are leasing beamers!! What!! Don't talk to me about being debilitated. You can talk to me about stupid! " 😂😂😂😂😂 Much love and blessings to the Dave Ramsey Show.
Hay si muy chingona
I have a paid off 2009 Honda Accord Coupe in black. I'm happy to have a car, but it looks even better paid off.
itssandytime when you cool edgy friend that has a new ecoboost where is his title? he will be like a title? never owned one 😢😂😂😢😂😣😂😉
Beautiful..
I'm a Millennial going through college and I'm happy with my 2000 doller car. It's never broken down on me, gets me to school and work, but most importantly I paid cash for it
@Snow 123 Do you know them personally? Maybe the person worked for a few years and joined college late lol
jagjit bhatia do you know who that is maybe they skipped a few grades and went to college vary young
Good for you. I’d prefer to pay cash and avoid car payments too. If I can’t pay cash, but a lot down so the car payments are reasonable. And buy a car that’s practical too.
Yeah I'll pass on leasing a car, I'm happy with my $1,000 dollar car with 50k miles miles and $50 monthly insurance aha
MrMister1227 those values you mentioned don't make sense
What did you buy? A golf cart?
No your not....
Just put some Lucas stop slip in every few thousand miles :P
50k miles! What?! Tell me where you found that because I want one!
"the most expensive way to buy a car" - except that the car is never yours
oh it will be yours... when nobody wants it anymore at that price you payed.
5:42
"The most expensive way to *OPERATE* a vehicle," NOT buy.
You're like the financial Lil Jon. WHHHAAT???
yeaaaaaa!
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Okaaaay
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This comment rocks...OKAYY!
Paid off my house at 28 and own a 2005 Honda Accord
saric1990 zuckerberg was a billionaire at 23 and you’re happy about paying off a house at 28 lpl
SoluriZe You’re stupid.
@@ForeSquareTim The internet is full of idiots like SoluriZe just looking into the comments to put people down and feeling good about it.
I'm behind ya, 2002 Honda civic, I want my house paid off by the end of the year, I'm 32.. Good 4u
Great job!!!
Why would anyone lease a car ? They pay for like 36 months for something they won't even own.
+shaochia vang Because leasing costs less per payment than a traditional payment, and people don't think and just want the lowest payment possible, because debt is a way of life. -_-
mwall444 The worst part is that you won't even own the car after 36-48 months.
+pmerk36 leasing allows them to drive cars more luxurious than they can afford, most bmws are leased
Latin Lover But you would constantly have to keep paying every month.
+shaochia vang B I N G O
must've been nice buying a 30,000 house 😒
Jared Krause inflation homie.....do the math...that was the equivalent of 100k today
Even taking inflation into account house prices have risen, also good luck finding a 100k house
LooseLiquid
Depends on the zip code. Just don’t live in the bigger cities.
they are still around... just be prepared to drive 1hr for work... its a scarafice you make for a few years.
LooseLiquid you can find 70K houses all day in Socorro, NM
*Says he doesn't like drama and rants.
*Goes into dramatic rant about millennials.
this guy is full of it. blanket generalizations.
shumpie41 or you could get something cheaper and more reliable that you don't need to pay even close to whatever luxury car lease is worth and pay off that student debt faster
Or just get a car you can afford!
you don't understand drama Rocky. If you think that was dramatic you are on some druuuuugs.. Intense somewhat, dramatic is you're 'woe is me' attitude.
which would be the point to avoid them in the first place...
Sometimes, I watch these types of videos to feel way better about my financial decisions.
" My first house...30k dollars." I'll be buying my first house soon and it likely won't cost less than 100k, so there are some of us that don't have the same opportunities as 1974
Multiply 1974 prices by 5 to get current prices. Of course inflation will continue so as time goes on 1974 prices will sound even more absurd. The real concern is where you're buying. If a house is a bit more than 100k it's an area that doesn't have limited supply and out-of-control demand like the big northeast and west coast cities, so that's good.
You can find a house in the hood for that much
50k in 1974 is worth over 160k today....
@@seanmckenna4126 you hit the nail on the head. But these old folks keep playing like they dont get it. Smmfh
Houses where I live in Sydney Australia average over a million dollars lol
but i deserve it Dave!!! I worked hard for my gender studies degree!! 🤦♂️😂
He’s like the Stephen A Smith of the financial world. Love it
Honestly, I don't always agree with Dave but he's so entertaining hahahahha
Cyka Blyat same
THIS IS BLASPHEMOUS MAX KELLERMAN
ALot of the advise Dave gives people need to hear. When I went through my troubles with an ex 6 yrs ago I started listening to his channel after I wanted to wallow in my self pity and it all made sense. In the end it was my fault that I allowed my ex to take advantage of (who I thought loved me) and i got myself together.
Stephen A is clueless about sports
So glad this is on CZcams. I almost leased a new Honda Accord until I got overwhelmed with the idea of making payments every month. Man the dealership is pushy. Hes right it doesn't make sense.
Hayden Arter how doesn’t it make sense tho? U make monthly payments(if u can afford it ofcourse). U have the car 3 years and make payments for it each month. Me for example, I’m 22 and have a 2019 bmw (I have a job) and can afford it perfectly. I graduated college, got a job in my major, and got a car. It’s not as crazy as you think.
@@tyrekejenkins726 Be sure to save a chunk of money
CpKz I know. I am
I'm in my mid 30s I have never bought new cars and motorcycles. Only used and paid them all off in full. Feels good not having debt
That;s the way to live life.
I didnt lease my car, but the worst financial decision I made was buying my $25,000 truck when I had a paid for car. Yea, it needed some repairs but I could have easily gotten another 3 years out of it, if not more. Cars are going to kill our wealth building.
So glad my GI Bill is going to pay for my college once I get out. The thought of having student loan debt makes my head explode.
You did it right man. I used GI Bill too.
@@jjayguy23 can you give me advice on that? I'm leaving for boot next month on the 19th and my ait is 19 weeks but when I can start college when I'm deployed do you think its possible for my to aleast get my associates degree in 2 years? And also start working on my bachelor
@@michaelcopete3466 I left military 5 years ago. You are given Tuition Assistance every year of $4,500. I recommend using that until you exceed it. The GI Bill offers housing assistance, FULL tuition pay, and book stipend. However you can't receive GI bill housing assistance while you're on Active Duty. You can use both at the same time. Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill are different things. If you go full time, you'll most likely use the GI Bill because college costs way over $4,500/yr when full time. $4,500 might pay for 2 undergraduate classes.
I recommend talking your recruiter.
I wish I could find a house for $30,000 or $40,000 like Dave's first house. They are more like $275 000 now for get the small 3 bedroom. I'm about 1 hour drive east of Toronto, ON.
Dave is old, the inflation rate counts for part of the difference in the number. Cokes were prolly 10 cents back then and now they're over a dollar. You can go to the inflation calculator online to see what his 30k is worth in todays money. Using the approximate coke calculation, his 30k would be 300k in todays money. I'm jealous you can get a 3 bedroom for only 275k. Vancouver , BC.
+Georgeqaws You can thank easy 30yr mortgage loan money for the astronomical rise in housing prices...
+Georgeqaws You can get a New 3 bedroom house in Texas for $140,000
I can find plenty of nice homes for 100k and under
Where we live you can barely even find a 1 bedroom condo for $275 000
2023 Dave should watch this.
We leased our car but thankfully have learned from you, and we won’t lease when this is up. We have just under a year left. Thank you for these videos.
Ever think that maybe both are true? Many students graduating are saddled with large debts. Many students graduating got scholarships or financial assistance, got no debt, got good jobs and now can afford to lease a nice car. Both stories can be true.
exactly. dave doesn't know everyone's financial situation.
The money that they're wasting on leasing luxury cars would be better allocated toward paying off their debt. They can do what sensible people do and get a simple car instead of a luxury one if they expect anyone to believe they're 'debilitated.'
***** If they're leasing luxury cars, then yes, they're wasting money. But in many cases, leasing an affordable new car like a Honda or Chevy Cruze is much more affordable than buying one in the right circumstances. So again, it can be beneficial financially depending on the circumstances.
You've still got a $150-$200/month car payment every month. That is $1,800-$2,400 a YEAR, so by the end of the lease, you've spent $5,400-$7,200 to essentially rent a car. Then you've got to turn around and do it over again....and again....and again....each time the lease runs out.
You do the same thing if you're financing the car except you're paying MORE every month and year.
Dave and Lil John should make an album.
I never, and STILL don't understand leasing. When someone explained it to me I was like "So it's renting". Nooooo no no no! it's different from renting! "Yeah dude... This is just renting with extra steps".
That’s the way I see it. But unlike renting an apartment, there are huge penalties If you use the car too much.
As a baby boomer myself...Baby boomers were the worst in playing "keeping up with the Jones". We were massive consumers and always wanted the bigger, better and best of everything! Look at the cars we still drive...massive trucks and SUV's. Some baby boomers still find the need to live in 10K+sq ft houses. Millennials will take better care of this planet, have fewer kids and have more compassion towards humanity as a whole. They know that "stuff" does not equal happiness. I think millennials get a bad rap. It's the baby boomers that really messed things up on this planet...only to leave the millennials a massive 4 trillion $$ national debt, and an over populated and polluted planet.
maybe people just dont care bout building wealth anymore
hmmmm you don't say...
Frank Assnot most people think it's a myth. Thinking the only way to get rich is if you win a lottery.
Benga Ajayi its not that. People are just to busy trying to out do the other. For instance, my stepfather had to get a new truck for work. There was no if and or but about it. Week later my neighbor gone and bought him self a little bit bigger same truck when the one he had didnt have any issues. We all know he couldnt afford it. Just people love out doing one another burying themselves further into financial holes that they never see money.
Snipe Stud00 What was the need for a NEW truck? a 5-8 year old truck will do the job just as well as a brand new one and won't have the insane depreciation of the first 2-3 years of ownership.
Frank Assnot
The Millennial Strat:
1. Borrow a ton of money and become staggeringly in debt
2. Have fun and do what you want.
3. Die without paying the debt.
4. Profit.
I refuse to borrow money to support the banks.
Do you realize what makes the economy work? The ability for banks to lend (credit). Yes they charge interest and make money when you need a business loan or a home loan but what is wrong with that? The economy needs banks.
So you’re going to wait 10 years to save for a million dollar house that costs $200k today with only $40k down?
Good luck with that.
Snow 123 depends on the market. My 120k doubled in less than 4yrs.
Snow 123 Atlanta. Inman Park.
This applies to the 29% of millennials who leased their vehicles. Not all millennials are living like that and they are facing serious problems. A government intervention may not be the solution, but our nation won't survive multiple generations of kids being suffocated under this kind of educational debt. We have to fix the education system so that we don't have this in the future.
The “fake it till you make it” philosophy is in full swing
People are becoming more and more neurotic everyday. Unrealistic expectations of life is just the start of it. Come to Atlanta, its the most pretentious city in the eastern US. Too many ppl leasing entry-level luxury cars (Mercedes CLA looking at you) and a few grand in the bank and they have it in their heads that they are rich.
meinside99 I completely agree. It's more about appearances than reality.
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+Onward to Dystopia hmm.. I do see a lot of Porsche cars in Atlanta, but I always assumed luxury cars cannot be leased, could be wrong though.
Ankit Malik everything can be leased through the bank, lamborghinis can now be leased at 3500 a month with 10k down but the catch is you only get 5000 miles a year, aka weekened car.
NYC Is the most pretentious city.
His office is so neat, I love it.
Had a conversation with a man who recently lost his wife to cancer. He told me when they started their careers (1977) instead of driving nicer cars they decided to travel. She was given 6 months to live and they got to look at photos and talk about their adventures. Isn't that better than a car?
Priorities are all messed up. It’s all about the image of wealth when in reality they have $500 in there bank accounts.
I went to college and I deserve a nice car!!!! It’s not my fault I can’t find a job in this economy!!!
*-My generation*
They’re partially right. If you went to college, then you should be able to afford a nice car. Anyone who went to college that can’t afford a nice car made a stupid choice in regards to their major/career. The problem is too many of them pick some ridiculous major that has no job prospects and they choose it without even bothering to research the pay and benefits that come with that major/career.
This is funny and true. I have $180,000 in student loans, yet I drive a Volvo XC90 and have an $1,000 iPhone 10.
Sorry to hear that ☹️.
Robert Brown hahaha. You gotta love the true college experience
Swag
@@cgasucks he didnt say how much he makes. he could be making 300k :)
Hey I'm Generation Xiennial as I was born in 1982. My student loans are paid off and well my husband and I own our house we have 92,232 left on the mortgage, and the house is worth about $240,000 (it was Apprassied for that amount in May 2017). We just paid off our car and plan on keeping it until it needs duck tape to be held together. My husband is a plumber and I get to stay at home with our 3 kids, we are saving money and plan on selling our DC metro area house and buy a house in cash in Georgia. Trade schools are where its at!
Dave Ramsey's baby boomer generation were the ones who taught millennials to just go to college because when they were younger it was still possible to work your way through but education prices have tripled since then. That generation literally ruined the economy with credit card debt and sub prime mortgages. Millenials don't have the luxury to run up credit cards because it is so difficult to even pay for education. I am a millennial with multiple combat tours and am completely debt free with multiple degrees but it was incredibly difficult because of the mess Dave's generation made. And he is a prime example with his own Bankruptcy.
Why anyone would lease a Lexus is beyond me.
I don't blame millennials, it the schools fault for failing to teach finance, economics, the constitution, and civics.
That blame only goes so far. You should be able to understand money in - money out by the time you are a grown up. If not, then you shouldn't be allowed to vote or purchase alcohol.
Gen X here: I could never understand leasing. Why would I pay to drive a vehicle over and over that they can take away, when I can pay cash and it’s mine forever??
This should be taught in high school
True. Im a millennial and I became an electrician which only took me 2 years And I'm making decent money. I have friends who went to 4 year universities and now they can't find jobs.
Mario, you found the Peach.
A majority of millenials are dumber than a bag of hammers. Glad to see you are in the minority.
I'm a millennial and joined the Navy. I get to learn how to be an electrician for free through military training. Housing, insurance, school are all paid for.
lynksis12 thanks for your service and good luck in the future 👍
Sydney Carton No offense to the bag of hammers, at least they can get something done.
Someone should put together a compellation of Dave's rants.
I’m a millennial and my first car was an Oldsmobile. I paid. $500 cash for it. Hard to believe people pay that amount monthly
2:55 I like the part when he yells.
Thanks for subscribing weenisw! Welcome aboard!
weenisw .... when he screams "Whaaaat!?" It's hilarious lol
Whut?
Headphone users be ware.
One of my favorite Dave rants ever!
I have a student loan solution. (this is a millennial perspective). If you have outstanding interest pay it off and then double and triple pay the loans. You do not need a Mercedes or BMW when a Toyota or Honda will do. I don't have loans but my wife does and we get 0.00 invoices you keep triple paying and watch the loans decrease. For the price of that 1 Mercedes I ca. buy 2 new Honda CRV or in my case a new Honda crv and a pre-owned Ram 1500.
Never married, no kids, no debt, college bachelors degree, work only nine months a year for $60,000.00 and can’t spend it because I’m on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. 49 years old and two girlfriends, now that’s what I call freedom.
Actually leasing a car is not as stupid as you think. Since around
2008, reliability has dropped considerably with respect to automobiles while
the cost of repairs has skyrocketed. A lot of these cars he mentioned
include maintenance and are fully warrantied for the life of the lease.
The days of the backyard mechanic are over. So, many young people
would rather pay a lease payment each month and not have to
worry about the next 'funny noise' coming from under the hood or the next
little flashing light on the dash. Today, a flashing light on the dash is
usually a multi hundred dollar issue and the 'funny noises' are generally
multi thousand dollar surprises. The only catch with a lease is that you can't
be a stupid person like in Florida where you drive the wheels off the
car. There are mileage limits per year. The average car now costs
close to $.50 a mile to drive when you factor in everything including
depreciation, the true usable life of the car and replacement cost,
insurance, maintenance and
the like. If you drive 12K a year that factors into $500 a month for the
real cost of car ownership. Yes, some people have 'the luck' and can
pick up a $1,500 brindleshit and drive it for a year or two. But most of us
would end up along side the road broke down on the way home from where we bought the brindleshit. We don't have time for that. We have jobs to get to and
calling in with 'I can't get to work, my car broke down' is not
going to cut it if we want to stay employed.
I just leased a Honda Civic for $158 a month with $2,000 down. My 2004 Mazda had 226,000 miles, and was in need of a new water pump and engine rebuild, to the tune of $5,000 in parts alone. Leasing a brand new car with a warranty seemed like the better option in my situation.
Humphrey Uti or you could trade it in or sell it for whatever you can get and buy a cheap car that you own outright. You could have taken that 2000 bought a used civic and saved yourself 158 a month
Really not a bad decision. Everyone on these finance platforms talk way more conservatively than they are...
Humphrey Uti I'm actually just kidding, you could of bought a unicycle for $40 and not have had to spend any money on gas for the rest of your life
superfuresh Mazda are reliable... 200k plus miles
vlKenzo You could buy a donkey over at the Trade Day for $100 where I live. I can't guarantee dependability 😁
i'm a millennial and I own my car and paid my college tuition in cold hard cash.
Rafael Mendez you commuted? That's the only way I can see that happening for many people.
Congratulations. Unfortunately, most Milennials don't like to work as hard as you probably had to. They want it all given to them.
I took the bus and worked 32 hours a week when I went to university full time. Took me an extra term to get my degree, and paid off my loans in under 10 years. It CAN be done, with hard work.
Must have a nice daddy
I'm a Millennial, My friends make fun of me for my Car Choices. I own a Mitsubishi Mirage 2015 with only 26,000 Kms not miles. I'm Happy cause i owe nothing on my car, and this car has brought me to where ever i wanted without any problems. Insurance is cheap and Gas is Cheap. How can you complain!
Statistics can be used to tell whatever story you want them to tell. Best not to be outraged at things you dont fully understand.
My best friends drive a Jag and a BMW... both leasing... both their payments are at least $100 more than what my monthly payment was. I bought a Camry when I graduated from college 9 years ago ($400/mo @ 0% and haven’t had a payment in 5 years)... still driving old Chloe the Camry today! She’s about to cost me a bit due to an ABS issue but fixing it in the grand scheme will still save me thousands in car payments if I can get another 2 years or so out of her!
All the Millennials at my gym are driving brand new luxury cars that you, normally, would expect to see a 55 year old business owner sporting. They don't look too debilitated to me.
their bank account is
There are highschool students in towns near me driving BMW, Lexus, Audi and even Land Rovers!!!!! The best part is I see them pulling out after school, head down texting and driving! SMH.
Even kids in my high school (SO LIKE 15-18 YEAR OLDS) are leasing new cars like kias, civics and Toyotas. Most of them pay for it themselves with thier part time jobs instead of saving for college or putting it to a greater use.
My car is $3k and it is good enough for 110% of high schoolers
my smartish phone cost me $70 with a phone bill that is $15 a month and that is good enough for 99% of high school students.
@@rovan26 So they are driving they're parents car?
@@jhin2040 I can only assume yes.
I had a heart attack when Dave screamed out of no where
Financial stupidity never ends.
I like saving my money. Someone asked why I didnt drive one when I can afford them. I said I rather have it invested.
I just walk everywhere.
1.) stay in shape
2.) very little to no money needed
3.) fresh air
Try it, it’s good for you!
A bowl of salad I see what you are trying to say, but it’s simply not possible. Walking to work? To meet friends? To get food? Other necessities? It just wouldn’t work. Now I do see how walking to some places is logical when it’s walking distance, but speaking in a general sense, it’s not possible
I am no lawyer, but I have I studied family law formally in a post secondary institution. Marriage is a terrible, terrible tradition. After learning what I have learned, the only way I will ever get married is once she signs a prenuptial. 50% of marriages end in divorce, but 100% of divorces begin with marriage.
A bastion of financial sanity! Listen to, and love Dave Ramsey!
This is hilarious! I'm a millennial and I OWN my Lexus IS. Yeah it's 15 years old. But it's mine.
Plus you got that awesome 2JZ engine 😎
I've noticed this and thank god someone said something. Everyone's a victim nowadays.
Yes true
every generation has said that. The greatest generation didn't because they were too busy fighting a war but everyone else is apparently a victim yup
Scenario 1: You lease cars for 7 years @ $199/mo. With no maintenance, you spend $16,700.
Scenario 2: You buy a 3 yr old car for the best value @$10,000 and drive it for 7 years. You spend $500/yr average on maintenance and repair. After 7 years, the value is $2,500 leaving you with a total monthly average of $130. So by purchasing, you could save around $5,700 over 7 years time, but one major engine or transmission issue could completely wipe that out. Leasing and purchasing costs are not always far off from each other, unless you are leasing a BMW or similar as the video implies.
+clint25n when you lease you also have to put a down payment and their always fees involved its never as easy as just $199/mo..and you lease by 2- 3 years so thats about 2 or 3 down payments in 7 years and dont forget 7 years of full coverage for insurance. Unlike when your used car gets old you can put basic coverage on it.
I worked at Mercedes-Benz for 4 years and at least half of our sales were leases. Leasing is a legitimate and viable option for a slew of reasons. If you're trading your car in every 3-5 years anyway you should be leasing. If you plan to run your car into the ground (10+ years) then ya, buying is better. Something tells me the highly educated and successful people leasing our cars aren't idiots. Your car is not an investment, it is an expense.
I think leasing a luxury car makes sense if your debt is low and you can afford the down payment and monthly payments. luxury cars are super expensive out of warranty. Leasing allows you you drive it without fear concerning repairs, so long as the lease isn't beyond the warranty period.
Victor Kenarsy I agree. As long as you understand it is not financially wise. It is a treat for yourself. The downside is most people can't afford this treat but go for it anyways.
CTdrowning Your right, it's a treat, that's exactly what it is. To some people a car isn't just something to get you from point a to b or a status symbol. It's about enjoying the drive. German cars ride like a dream, but the nightmare comes at repair/maintenance time.
Victor Kenarsy new cars have warranties that generally cover the same period a lease would do they not?
Awesome comparison. Like a dream and nightmare.
There can be only one Victor! lol.
Must have been nice to go to school when it was affordable
still is. State schools, trade schools, county schools.
Dont go to an expensive private college and this problem is fixed magically
@@goitoutdoors The average price of a degree in my area (south east) is $66,000. $16500 a year $1375 a month. But schools don't operate like layaway programs. You need to have your money saved and paid before classes start or you will be dropped. So about $3000 every 2.7 months. For the next 5 years. Instate tuition part time attendance, good luck supporting yourself and staying out of academic probation with the hours you'll need to pull to make that happen. Paying your way through school only works for technical school and our elected officials seem to be just fine with that.
@@seanmckenna4126 more like go to technical schools first and your problem is fixed magically. Paying $1500 a course for electives is how colleges make their money. Private, Public, and State.
My mom went to school for $1000 a semester in the late 60s - early 70s. And she had a math scholarship.
She still doesnt get it. Everything has gone up in price except work WAGES.
Cars: Used gas car maximum $10,000. New gas car maximum $20,000. Anything over $20,000 up to $30,000 must be hybrid. Anything above $30,000 must be electric with at least 300 miles before battery low.
If you are going for an expensive car please choose electric or at least hybrid if you want those long drives without the long charge times.
Sensational news headlines do not speak to the growing "melodrama" or do not speak to everything being "a big deal." That's just news.... news is always like that.
I'm a 80's babie, an my student loan debt is $7,200. But I pay $80.00 a month. 😣smh..
Typical Millennial.
It's very comical how many people grouped themselves into his statements and or took what he said personal lol. Mr Ramsey does make many points lol (reading comments)
I’m a millennial with zero debt. Not all of us are irresponsible, Dave.
They run the numbers. You are in the minority.
As a millennial, what he says is accurate. It's not even just about leasing bmws. It's everyday expenditures; constantly going out to expensive places, eating out, mindless shopping sprees. Seems like people nowadays just wants to have a good time with no thought of the consequences. Which isn't too bad, I mean seriously, who doesn't want to impress the guy next to you at the red light whom you would never see again with your leased BMW 328i?
I use to think and be like that... but then I had to feel the pain of dept... it's so simple to me now... spend LESS than you earn and save.
I enjoy watching your videos, I know they help me make better decisions one day + you also provide knowledge while being entertaining. I thank you for that.
'My first house cost $30000'. And that's the other side of the story Dave.
I'm 25. I have a 5 year old car, that will be paid off in 4 months. I have no student loans and I work in avarage 50 hours a week. We aren't all the same.
I used to work in car loans. It amazed me what people would spend on a payment. People making
I like how he is totally ignoring the rate of cost increase for child care, higher education, real estate, rent and pretty much everything else that's more significant than a car lease payment. He needs to recognize that when he was a white young male, getting your life started was a bit easier from a cash flow perspective.
Ummm...no, it wasn't. Minimum wage was $2.50. It comes down to this...if you work hard and smart, you can do it. If you're lazy and/or stupid, you can't. Your choice.
The article said "most popular *luxury* lease" not most popular leased vehicle. It didn't even say these are the same Millennials facing student loan debt. He just wanted to rant on young people
Girlfriend: "I missed my period."
Boyfriend: 3:02
Good one😂
I’m getting rid of “old” 2015 car for a 2021 “reliable” car 👀😂😂😂
Is there actually a market for leased Dodge Neons?
+Vydio In 1998
is there a market for dodge neons? lol
there was an SRT4...
This has nothing to do with millennials. There are people in their 50's that are in the same terrible boat. Point is to save money, and don't do as the generation that came before you.
Okay here's an example of a Ford Focus VS Mercedes A Class leasing through a comparison site in the UK, to show why more people would go for the more prestigious badge.
Ford Focus (New Lease) 125 ST Line £186.49 per month with £1,678.43 down on a 36 month contract with annual mileage of 8,000.
Plus administration fee of £180.
Average cost per month = £234.88 (includes tax @ 20%)
Mercedes A Class A180 SE (New Lease) £186.11 per month with £1,716.23 down on a 36 month contract with annual mileage of 8,000.
Plus administration fee of £250.
Average cost per month = £232.47 (includes tax @ 20%).
These results are just based on the two cheapest in their respective search fields of 36 months, with 8,000 miles per annual.
So leasing in contest isn't always more depending on the badge/brand. The key is not to shop in the main store, but shop around.
Because you wouldn't go to Apple for the best price on an iPhone, but not matter where you buy their latest model from, if it breaks in warranty you can still take it to them.
I personally don't like leasing, but as with everything it depends on the situation you're in, maybe you like new cars every 3 years and only in warranty period, and make £100,000 and year and don't want to loss 60% every time you trade it in.
I'm Scottish, I paid cash for my current car and saved $7000. I think being Scottish helps with finances. :)
All of the non-British people are thinking "Eh?" Lol.
It about entitlement, I sold cars for a year, and I say this every single day, people think they are entitled to something they cant afford, and honestly it is really annoying, drives me nuts
You gotta remember that in 1975 the minimum wage was $2.10/hr. So a $30,000 house is close to equivalent to a $100,000 home in todays market.
What people don't realize is the minimum wage was $2.10, but factory jobs were paying $16-25 back then, meaning a single family income could afford a house, a vehicle, and raise 3-4 kids.
@@HermannTheGreat Where are you finding these stats? I can’t find anything close to these numbers for 1975.
2024: Hearing Dave bought a house for 30k is insane man.