Cool. And good for you!

But it’s not the same for everyone, is it? And when your vehicle operating expenses exceed the maintenance budget, what will you do with your used cars?

Nobody is telling you not to buy a used car.

However, there’s a myopia that you and the OP have in which you assume your situation is universal to everyone out there. This is not a pro life tip. It’s not even a life tip. It’s a financial option for frugal living.

Very few people I know in the lower to mid six figure salary bracket think buying a used car is a great idea. More people in the mid to lower five figure think it’s great.

It depends entirely on whether your time is more valuable to you. And for you, it seems to be that you’re willing to spend more time to get a better deal. Cool.

Not everyone is willing to do that.