Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Cars have gotten way more complex, but at the same time they're more reliable and require less regular maintenance.
and more expensive to purchase, insure and maintain. TCO on motor vehicles has been consistently rising...you don't get all that performance, security and convenience without paying the price.
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