The answer to this question depends on your personal budget situation and your driving habits. However, there are a couple of basic things that set these financing options apart from each other. When you lease a car, it's generally a short-term investment. Leasing tends to be more affordable on a short-term basis. It does also come with mileage parameters, though, which can make driving around Plymouth, NH more restrictive. Buying on the other hand tends to be more expensive per month. It's also a long-term investment. However, when you buy a vehicle you don't have to worry about mileage parameters.