That doesn't sound true. Every car I've had was used, I DO like that the ecological "cost" of the car is paid by the previous owner. However if you buy a new

That doesn't sound true. Every car I've had was used, I DO like that the ecological "cost" of the car is paid by the previous owner. However if you buy a new car and drive it for its entire life (15 years) that seems similar to buying a used car. Especially if by doing so you put your old ICE car off the road. Better of course if you can live with less cars and use public transport instead.