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mariahofsten
Jul 8, 2007, 02:47 AM
Hello!
I live in California on a student visa but I need a car to be able to go to school.
I can't afford buying a car. I wonder if there is any chance that I can lease a car?
I do have a social security number but not a steady income. Is it enough with a student loan as a income?

Thanks a lot!

tickle
Jul 8, 2007, 09:46 AM
Car leases are stretched over 36 or so months and you must have an income to pay for one.

mariahofsten
Jul 8, 2007, 12:44 PM
But I'm staying for more than another 18 months. And I do have a student loan as an income, so that is not enough then?

J_9
Jul 8, 2007, 12:46 PM
Typically a student loan is not considered the kind of income that car dealerships look for. They want steady income, you know weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly checks as one would get with a steady job.