At this point in the show, Walt makes more money than he could possibly safely unload. He must find ways to dispose of the funds beyond simply setting the cash on fire.
With that in mind, dropping his current car for only $50 makes fiscal sense. I believe the Aztec is currently owned by Walter, making it an asset and therefore adds to the current overflow of cash he has. By getting rid of it, he is no longer fiscally accountable for the car.
Walt Jr., who has no experience buying or selling cars, wouldn't know to question his father's actions, and having been given a new car, he is too excited to care.
The buyer of the older car for $50 would apparently rather take the presumably unethical deal quietly and get a great car for practically no money.
By leasing the two new cars instead of owning them, Walt presumably spends more money than he would buying the cars. Leasing is usually a more expensive proposition than buying a car outright, and after a lease ends, it does not result in you owning the car. Leasing these cars creates a financial drain, which Walt needs.
Considering his financial and legal state, Walter made good business decisions here. Also it's his birthday and he presumably freed himself from a horrible situation; he's rewarding himself for a job well done.
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