I was stupid at 21.. My 1st new van, machine, water tank, 2 air movers reels , wand, hose cost me $1355 per month. Zero down.
Next machine was a
Hydramaster Crossfire 4.2xl.. Leased it.. 1st and last down. Again a stupid kid. I called to pay it off 3 years into a 5 year lease. the pay off was 355.00 ( my lease ) x 24 remaining of lease, plus 10% of original purchase or market value I think cant recall. Luckily the leasing company rewarded me with no buy out to pay off lump sum in one payment.
next 3 TMs were luckily cash.
Vans short ( 2 years )low interest lows.
If I was buying something like a brand new HM
CDS and van, or a
aerotech, I'd seek out some low interest money and buy not lease. No prepayment fees and simple interest.