While true, modern cars - especially buying brand new take resources to build. The severe amount of limiting computers in a car now can also make them more disp

While true, modern cars - especially buying brand new take resources to build. The severe amount of limiting computers in a car now can also make them more disposable and harder to repair. Lest us forget that in 2001 the Honda Insight achieved above 40mpg, the 90's compact cars also could achieve high fuel-efficiency targets. At the detriment of safety, an old car can in some cases be better than a brand new car, especially in price. New cars are heavier and increased weight does not inherently mean 'safer'