Do low-cost cars cause less stress in old age?
The question still needs to be qualified somewhat. It is assumed that cars that cost less as new cars also (can) produce less stress as classic cars or youngtimers. This can be better explained using an example.
Let's assume you buy a used Mazda MX5 (NA) with few kilometers and a great history in perfect condition for EUR 25,000. With a similar amount of money, you could also buy a Porsche 996 or a Maserati Biturbo, perhaps a Citroën SM or a Ferrari Mondial. These cars differed greatly in price when new and the new prices at the time also influence the maintenance and repair costs today. If the Ferrari Mondial or the Porsche 996 makes strange noises, the owner's adrenaline level will probably rise much more than if the same thing happens in the Mazda MX5. The cost implications can indeed vary greatly.
Maybe this isn't true for everyone, but it's certainly been my own experience. The more valuable a car was when it was new, the more I worried about it when something stopped working properly or suddenly sounded different in its advanced age, even if I had perhaps only imagined it.
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