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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
You might also remember that newer cars are getting heavier, and their electric systems are harder to deal with, so refurbishing an old beater and eventually retrofitting some more efficient components is perfectly reasonable.
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Along with three-point seat belts, reinforced seat attachments (and seat backs), 4-whl disc brakes, and
rack & pinion steering, not just radial tires, electonic ignition and gas-charged shock absorbers.
There's a point where a car is no longer feasible as a daily driver from the aspect of risk minimization. The cost for doing the above has nothing to do with any potential re-sale value, but with wise use of money.
Only takes one good wreck to lose the use of that money (as a so called investment), but that ones future income earnng potential is affected depending on severity of injury (where a fairly new used car is a better choice).
I admire the route and thinking by the OP as I've done this sort of thing myself. Yet it doesn't change the heightened risks.