My last car didn't have cruise control. When I bought it, I didn't even realize it at the time because... what 2013 model doesn't have cruise control? Anyway, if it weren't for a wreck that totaled it (with 3 payments left), I'd certainly be driving it today. It had 55K miles on it, AC worked, and I replaced the radio with an Android Auto device.

I replaced it with a 2019 with about the same amount of miles on it and every single feature I wanted in 2021 and have put 5K miles on it since. The best part is that after an argument with my insurance company over used car prices, the difference between what they gave me for my wreck and what I bought the first car for was $500.

Buying a brand new car to me is not much different than buying a designer bag or a pair of Jordans... you aren't paying for the utility, you're paying to be seen with the item. And then 2 months after the newness has worn off and everyone you know has seen you with the item, you're still stuck with the payments.