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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (10 children)

"Buying a new car is worse than keeping an old one" is an incredibly situational phrase that has a million exceptions for so many people.

Yeah, but this still holds a lot of water. More often than not people buy a new car to have a new car or even worse they buy one specificcally because they are misguidedly trying to lessen their carbon footprint.

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

huge unsupported assumption with no basis but your anal tugging.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Not sure why you are having trouble finding support or what anal tugging even is, but looking at Americans at least. They get a new car. On average every 6 to 8 years. A decently maintained car will easily last 11-14 years. If you are finding a better explanation that genralizes than what I described to explain this gap I'd love to hear it

[–] Nobsi@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Most people buy used cars. So those cars are already 11 to 14 years old. Inform yourself.

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