There are people who have been using the same car for decades. In particular, this is the older generation, famous for its conservatism. And there are those who change the car every few months. However, according to statistics, the average car owner in Europe changes the car every 2-3 years, in Russia - every 5 years.
Such statistics can be easily explained: the most popular car loans are with terms of 3-5 years. Having paid off the loan for one car, the consumer thinks about buying a new one. Moreover, the environmental taxes adopted in Europe on old cars are very high in comparison with taxes on new ones. Moreover, the old car begins to break down more often and does not meet the requirements for comfort, efficiency and safety.
There is a second, important part in this study. The fact is that the quality of a 5-year-old car is 80% dependent on how the owner takes care of it. And only 20% of the original quality of the car. Therefore, many well-known automakers no longer strive to make cars "for centuries". The main thing is that the car maintains its quality for 5-10 years of operation. Hence follows a recommendation for those who use foreign cars - to change the car every 5-7 years or even more often. Automakers themselves adapt to the tastes of consumers, putting a new car model on the conveyor every 5-6 years, and after 2-3 years making it a serious modernization.
In terms of benefits
Frequent car changes hurt the owner's pocket, because in the first 2-3 years of operation, the car loses about 30% in price, and by the age of 5 it can lose half of its original value. That is why buying a 5-year-old business class or top class foreign car is considered profitable. The price for it is half that of a new one, and the technical condition is quite good. And the first owners of such cars are very well served.
Frame SUVs and pickups have similar properties. For the first 5 years of operation, they also lose a lot in price, and the frame structure allows the car to be used for 30-50 years. Therefore, a 5-10 year old SUV can be taken for little money as a second car with an eye on long-term long-term operation. The only drawback is that frame SUVs and pickups could often be used off-road or for transporting goods, and seriously wear out. And they are not taken care of as well as prestigious cars.
In terms of mileage
A certain category of people - freight carriers, taxi drivers, minibus owners, avid jeepers - should change their car much more often than ordinary people. The nature of the operation of such cars is more intense and stressful, and, consequently, accelerated wear. If the car is used only in summer and only for trips to the country, such a car will not wear out much even after 10 years.
In terms of quality
A high-quality car will last longer and will not disturb the owner with frequent breakdowns, a low-quality one will begin to crumble in the second year of operation. Objectively, the level of quality can be assessed according to the manufacturer's warranty: long-term guarantee - high quality, and vice versa. Plus, high-end cars and frame-type SUVs are initially designed for years of trouble-free operation, rather than runabouts and compact crossovers.
