Leasing a new car or truck can be a complicated and frustrating experience. All the offers being advertised look great on the surface, but is leasing really the best option for everyone? Basically, the answer is no. Leasing can be a wonderful alternative to sinking a large down payment and 60 months worth of payments into a vehicle you have no intention of keeping for very long. But, for those who intend to keep that new car or truck for the long haul, leasing may actually cost more.The Benefits of Leasing:Leasing a vehicle generally makes a lot of sense if you don’t exceed the mileage allowance offered by the leasing company (usually between 10,000 and 15,000 miles a year); you keep the vehicle in good shape (inside and out); or you plan to get a new vehicle within a few years regar read more