Thinking about leasing a Toyota. Any downsides I should be aware of?

It states $3,000 down and $300 a month for 36 months, totaling around $14,000. At the end of the lease, you return the car. However, if you finance a car with similar payments, you end up owning it.

Am I missing something, or does leasing seem like a bad idea based on these numbers?

Leased 4 cars, biggest mistake ever. Monthly payments are lower, but only makes sense if you buy the car at the end. Just finance a Toyota instead, it’ll last forever. Even after 6 years of payments, you’ll still have a reliable ride for years.

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