Buying and owning a car is pretty expensive, no matter how much you pay for it. While ultra-cheap used cars that cost less than $5,000 are great initially, they tend to cost you more in parts and maintenance over time, which is why many prefer to spend more cash on new cars that should last much longer before needing much attention. With the average new car costing a little over $50,000 these days, doing so is harder than ever.
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