Mazda 3, or Chevy Cobalt?

[Aragog Acromantula™]

I am 18, about to get a new car. I don't know what it means to "lease" or "fiance". My dad can easily help me to fix the chevy, and save money on mechanics. However, the Mazda, he wouldn't know anything about 'cause he only deals with American built cars. So please help me as to what I should buy, and what leasing or fianancing means. Or should I save up all the money and just pay cash? I have no idea. Best answer 10pnts.
why would someone lease a car than, if you have to give it back in the end?!

 

[Rod Nun]

to lease a car you make a down payment ,most are around 1,000 to 4,000 dollars, and you pay a monthly bill for how ever months you lease the car. for example lease a honda fit for 200 dollars a month for 36 months. then after 36 months you give it back to the dealer. and finance means you get a loan and you pay the car in full. and you pay for the loan each month.but you dont give the car back because it's yours.I think you should save up the cash and buy cash so you dont have to pay each month and get late fees and stuff like that.And get the cobalt