I like BMW and have only purchased 2nd hand in my life, I can't get over losing 1/4 of the sticker price driving it off of the lot. However, leasing allows for a new car with less responsibilites but you don't gain an asset and are restricted to number of miles you can drive. So I maintain 2nd hand is logically the best, you can still get the car you wish to get and you can drive it as long and as far as you want while gaining an asset in the end.