Perhaps. Scotty Kilmer the wild expert mechanic on YT disagrees generally that new cars are any good due to the over-reliance on cheap plastic components, espec

Perhaps. Scotty Kilmer the wild expert mechanic on YT disagrees generally that new cars are any good due to the over-reliance on cheap plastic components, especially on "luxury" cars like Lexus, where there is more planned obsolescence. Ancient Toyota Corollas tend to last for a very long time. If someone flips their car for a new model every few years and doesn't care about money, then they can ignore long-term durability. Most people are better off finding a vehicle for the long-term for their needs (preferably an EV) while minimizing the TCO.