Lease or Buy

[MrK85]

Looking to purchase at around £5-6k. No set decision on make/model yet (I'd like an estate, my wife wants an SUV, we'll probably get an SUV!) but I'm torn on buying or leasing. Above budget would cost me the same to lease a car over a 2 year period, without the risk. However I'd rather take the money from savings than have the extra going out each month, especially with a little one on the way.

Anyone been in this position and happy/regretting their decision? Just trying to get a nudge one way or the other!

[MrK85]

Ah, that would be a huge "no".

I love the idea of learning/breaking out a Haynes manual but time isn't on my side day to day.