We purchased a GMC Terrain three years ago thinking that might be our last car (me 67 dw 65). Now after three years of payments our mileage is only 15570. The dealer called us about buying our car back. They are offering 19k+ trade in and suggesting we lease instead with our low mileage. We have a 60 month loan. We could upgrade to an Acadia for $30 less a month for three years and get $5800 back on the trade. On one hand we could keep our car, have it paid in two years, with only 25k miles on it. Or we could lease, pay for three years, and get a new lease. My wife can't drive at night and we just don't travel that much anymore. Leasing just seems like it would simplify our life. A friend of mine bought an old widows car with low mileage and had nothing but problems. Seem they age just as fast if not driven. I think I am leaning towards the lease, but would like contrary opinions. We could trade in and buy, but to keep our payment the same would require a $10k down payment, and we would still have a low mileage car to deal with. Thanks for responses as to whether at some age, lease makes more sense.