When Leasing A Care Makes More Sense Than Buying

Dear Driving for Dollars, I have a 1995 car with more than 200,000 miles that finally stopped running -- in the middle of the road -- and I'm thinking it's time to buy something newer. I have a preapproved loan at $18,000 at a 15 percent annual percentage rate. The dealership with the certified pre-owned car I am interested in says I need at least $2,000 down, but I don't have money for a down payment. It's my first time buying a car without my husband's financial support, but it's important to ...