The used car market has gotten expensive, you’re not saving much for a similar vehicle. And a 10 year old vehicle at that price point is, in the average case, a

The used car market has gotten expensive, you’re not saving much for a similar vehicle. And a 10 year old vehicle at that price point is, in the average case, absolutely not going to cost the same in maintenance. The pendulum for new versus used has swung far in the direction of new cars, compared to a decade ago. The caveat is that it might take 6 months to get a new car due to inventory issues. I think used is much more expensive because it’s nearly the only option, regardless of cost, for folks who need a car this week.