But that's basically an example of what I'm suggesting to avoid (if cheap transportation is the goal, that is). You bought a car with tons of depreciation still

But that's basically an example of what I'm suggesting to avoid (if cheap transportation is the goal, that is). You bought a car with tons of depreciation still to go and sold it cheap. The person who bought it from you for 3K isn't going to experience much if any depreciation from there. I'm suggesting, be that person. My current commuter car I bought it for 4K eight years ago and the only expense is a yearly oil change and tires every few years. Since I don't commute anymore, thinking of selling it and have been getting offers for 5K. My previous commuter I bought for 6K and sold 15 years later for 3K.