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I know that, what I don't understand is the connection to the article, which is about cars. If you're very rich, joining a supercar club rather than buying a supercar probably makes great financial sense. If you're on an average income and want a 'normal' car, I doubt renting would work out cheaper than buying.

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The article is also about large hidden costs, which the above mentioned 3 contain.

Well, the article is pretty useless, as pointed out by philk above, so here's some advice for everyone who's not a millionaire:

http://www.banking.state.ny.us/brblc.htm

"Leasing can be beneficial if you want the newest model car, plan on getting a new car every two to three years, plan to drive fewer miles than the lease limit and plan to take very good care of the car... If you plan on driving the car for more than four years you are probably better off buying."

And for those with money to burn, here's a George Best quote:

"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."

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