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Most of my life, I could only buy what I could afford.

Chevrolets are less expensive (or used to be) new and used. They're still less expensive used. I've owned Hondas in the past and loved them, but they weren't any more reliable than the Chevrolets and Fords that have graced my driveway. Assuming the Chevy or Ford in question wasn't already a shuddering pile of junk when I bought it.
Driving isn't fun anymore. Remember Pat Bedard's Anti-Destination League? Yeah, they're hard at work 24/7 here. I can get on a bicycle and ride 35 miles without a break, it's easier than the drive to and from the trailhead.
Increasingly, in my mind, the car is nothing more than appliance. Cheap plastics and harsh ride don't matter to me as long as the car doesn't break and doesn't rust out.
I'd rather spend my money on things I get more enjoyment out of than something that sits in the garage 90% of the time.
Total cost of ownership? I bought the car for $5500. It's a few months away from its 16th birthday. My wife's Cobalt is even older. Both cars have been cheap to own and perfectly reliable, needing nothing more than normal wear and tear items like brakes and tires, clutch replacement.
And thanks to the manufacturers cutting production, the car is still worth at least $5500.



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Edits: 09/15/21

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