@Barry Where I come from, the joy of leasing is primarily discovered in brands such as Lexus, Mercedes, Infinity, BMW and Audi. Those cars are probably only fun for a couple years. After all, who wants to drive around an old luxury car? Someone buying a cheap car is definitely better off in the buying route.
@Meir Good point, it's something to keep in mind. There's no rush to sign a lease or buy a car, take it easy with a rental until you find a good deal.
A general question I have: Would it make sense financially for someone who likes to drive new cars to buy and sell a new car every ~3 years? Would you be saving enough to offset the additional hassle of selling a car?
And a side point I have: There's a myth that owning a car means that you don't have to be worried about scratches and dents. Unless you are planning on scrapping the car when your done with it, you will probably be selling it. If so, you will either need to fix it to receive a higher value or you will sell for a lower value. Neither of those options are financially better for you compared to a lease.