Today's cars are not attractive and are expensive... and you are going to buy one? Well, don't do it! There are other more attractive options, economically interesting and that will give you the same or better service... don't you believe it? I'll prove it to you. #cars #secondhandpurchases Become a member of this channel to enjoy advantages: / airtight garage The first thing we are going to see, because it will be a strong argument, is the devaluation curve of a car... Let's see how a car depreciates over the years. At 2 years old it is worth only 84% of its value as new, at 4 years old it is worth 56%, at 8 years old it is worth 24% and at more than 12 years old it is worth 10 percent... it is not an exact rule, but it is a guideline. We already know how much a car depreciates, but how long does a car last in km? I mean that it does not have serious breakdowns, just simple maintenance. There are all kinds of studies, but I don't need to cite the source because they all agree on the same thing: Between 300,000 and 400,000 km. Let's go with another figure, how many kilometres are driven per year? Here I have found divergences. According to DGT, about 11,000 km per year is what the average Spaniard travels by car per year... According to Car Vertical, who are supposed to know about this, it is 29,000 km... they may be very true, but I find it hard to believe. But it doesn't matter, let's do an average, neither "for you nor for me" we leave it at 20,000 km... That means that before having a breakdown it would be a car that is 20 years old... So a car that is between 5 and 7 years old and well maintained is in the prime of its life... and I know that... Before continuing I will tell you one thing: There are exceptions. For new drivers, the more modern the cars, the better, for a simple question of safety. If it's for you, someone with experience, a good driver and a good "palate" ... I insist, there are other options. Before continuing I want to apologize again because this video is based on prices in Spain ... obviously the reflections are valid for all markets, but the examples are not ... I hope you forgive me those who see my channel from outside Spain. How I thought this video. I am going to choose 5 new cars. Three of them are usually among the lists of the best sellers in Spain in 2023 and so far in 2024. I chose another because I wanted there to be a Korean and also an SUV and the fifth is a myth for fans ... these are the 5 chosen from least expensive to most expensive ... and for each of them I am going to give you at least 3 alternatives ... The 5 chosen cars have been: Entry car: Dacia Sandero. With a price from € 13,490 although in reality we are closer to € 15,000 with a 90 hp gasoline engine. Affordable SUV: Seat Arona. We have it for €24,140 with the 115 hp petrol engine. Medium saloon: Toyota Corolla 140H. We are talking about a quality car, without a doubt, and not expensive for what it offers, with a starting price of €25,900 and a power of 140 hp… Medium SUV: Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T GDi. We have chosen another SUV… which is logical, because they are the kings of the market. Honestly, I think that Hyundais are excellent cars, although they have been trampled a little by Kia… but this Tucson GDi with 160 hp petrol and manual transmission is worth €27,925 on the list… let’s see what we find: Sporty and fancy: VW Golf GTi. There are lucky people who can spend €42,800 on a sporty and fancy car like a 265 hp Golf GTi. Conclusion. If you want to see the chosen alternatives… you will have to watch the video. It is clear that in this “game” I do not intend to close myself to the alternatives that I propose, but, as they say, “open your mind”: If you opt for a car between 2 and 4 years old, you can aspire to a better car, save money… and even both at the same time. Unless you are, as the English say, a “heavy user” who drives the car 100,000 km a year, it is an alternative to consider. Cars of the day. I have seen a yellow Camaro with almost 500 HP and less than €40,000 and, if only for distraction, I could not stop doing the math. It is a beautiful car, for me more beautiful than the Mustang, which is already very beautiful!, less seen and reasonably comfortable and practical. And I think that, if bought well, it is a car that, due to its rarity in Spain, will maintain its value.