Cloud69
It is the eternal circle of desire....
When I was renting, I was convinced a share would be a far better option. The share then became an outright purchase. Now, as I grit my teeth through a STAR Annual, renting or a share suddenly seems quite attractive once more.
In a months time when the pain of heartbreaking amounts of spent cash has somewhat dimmed, I will no doubt convince myself (yet again...) that availability and pride of ownership surmount all concerns in mere matters of coin.
I'm sure this has been most useful in helping you come to a decision....