Q&A: It’s time to get our first car. Should we lease or buy?

QUESTION

We’ve held out as long as we could, but it’s time to get our first car. Big question: should we lease or buy? Any other tips?

ANSWER

I’ve always been a car guy. My affinity comes from growing up in South Florida, where I drooled over the eye candy at every intersection. I drove a Subaru WRX in college with a giant spoiler on the back; a fun vroomy…