I would have never rated new car smell as pleasant, quite the contrary, that is the first time I hear this but old cars can't be any better I guess after years

I would have never rated new car smell as pleasant, quite the contrary, that is the first time I hear this but old cars can't be any better I guess after years of plastic being exposed to high temp. I always assumed the plastic smell of cars to be toxic and always opened the doors for a few minute before driving when I am using a car that has been parked in the sun and would open the windows completely for a little while when driving before starting the aircon so that air is circulating.