[justizin]

> Sure, it's more expensive in gas money, but when you factor in the reduced depreciation that's peanuts.

What a disappointing attitude to have toward fuel consumption in 2015. :/

[sokoloff]

What would you have him do with a functional but old car otherwise? Crushing a car that is functional and building a new modern car to replace it takes a little north of 125 Gigajoules of energy.

An older functional car may be better for the planet than destroying and replacing it.

[firethief]

Blame subsidized gas; not everyone can afford to act as if it were priced correctly.

[semi-extrinsic]

FYI, gas costs $7 per gallon where I live.