Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you want to lease a vehicle, you may find that the insurance is far more expensive, especially as an 18-year-old. When you lease a vehicle, the vast majority of dealerships require you to get
for the vehicle. This is the most expensive insurance, costing more than either collision or liability.
And because you want a sports car (the Civic Si has a souped-up engine), it’s going to cost you even more.
You might reasonably find that insurance for this vehicle will cost you $500 or more a month, which is probably even more than your lease payment. That makes this purchase astronomically expensive for an 18-year-old. You might want to hold off until you’re earning steady income.
If you really want the vehicle, you’ll have to budget. Start by getting car insurance quotes with
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