While they are many benefits to the safety standards of cars in America, it angers me that these standards cost car prices to skyrocket. The opportunity cost of me purchasing a cheap made car that gets the job done is that it isn't fancy or flashy and less safe in a car accident. But the money that I didn't spend on a new car would have been going to car insurance. When you get a late start in life it makes it difficult to purchase a nice car, you have to settle for a used car that isn't in good condition and has upwards of 100000 miles. I'd prefer a new, 6,000 dollar car that gets me from point A to point B with no radio or or AC then a $6000 used car with 100,000 miles and an engine that makes squealing noises every 28 seconds while leaking oil.
I agree that having a cheap car with nothing in it to get to point a to point b, that doesn't have 100,000 miles on it is a good idea. The only problem is during the winter, you got to include just seat warmers.
I would agree for sure. Especially for new drivers who want a reliable car but do not want to drop $20,000 plus dollars that they don't have.