There are several reasons why leasing a car may not be the best option for you. First of all, monthly payments for a leased car can be higher than if you were to finance the purchase of a car. Secondly, you may be required to put down a large down payment when you lease a car, which can be difficult to afford. Finally, at the end of a lease, you will not own the car outright and will need to either return it to the dealership or pay a large amount of money to purchase it.