Some countries have very high vehicle or road taxes, and in that case the price difference is effectively less, and the taxes are maybe better used for a newer

Some countries have very high vehicle or road taxes, and in that case the price difference is effectively less, and the taxes are maybe better used for a newer model. I like to buy things on their own merits, because they last, etc, but for example new cars usually have warranties. So the 'financialized' mode of purchasing is sometimes a better route; buy new with comprehensive warranty, get free replacements if anything breaks, buy on free credit and invest the money you'd otherwise have spent in a lump sum, etc, etc. ie contract and financial tricks can beat out simple solid engineering choices.