Definitely agreed. A cheaper car can be a better deal, however anyone who's poor isn't necessarily going to have the resources (time, secondary transportation,

Definitely agreed. A cheaper car can be a better deal, however anyone who's poor isn't necessarily going to have the resources (time, secondary transportation, and $650 for a water pump repair) to manage it safely. A financially well-off family may have multiple cars, a garage, and some spare time. They can incur the risk of an old cheap car much more easily.