Even before car prices went completely nutso, Toyotas were pretty good about holding their values. And at the end of the day, at least you have an asset worth something.

If it helps make it more clear why everyone is recommending you not go through with a lease, here’s a mental exercise. Purge the word lease from your vocabulary. The word you’re looking for and will be using is now “Renting”. That’s why it’s such a bad idea.