It’s a very personal decision. The lowest cost answer is lease, but, there are several advantages to owning your car. The most expensive personal ownership that depreciates is your car, unless, you have antiques that can appreciate tremondously over decades. There are several key questions that need answers, the attached link is a quick reference guide to that end. I have owned and lease cars, under certain financial circumstances, and still do not have the answer. Take the time to think about the benefits of each, do the math, and move forward, there is no definitive answer.