> old cars won't last forever Depends how old. Older cars have better survivability than newer ones, almost exclusively due to the simplicity[0] of the design

> old cars won't last forever Depends how old. Older cars have better survivability than newer ones, almost exclusively due to the simplicity[0] of the design and parts. If you want a car that can last forever (with maintenance and from an odysseus ship perspective) then an old car with a diesel engine and manual transmission is the way to go. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSNT1bmEQY&t=75s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSNT1bmEQY&t=75s