Buying new compared to second hand vehicle, or possibly paying more for car paying back over time, no matter which you opt for, a car takes you from A to B, why throw money away, save and try pay in full, sounds crazy, one only realizes later how much one saves!
I don't know how it is in your country, but it was calculated that it is profitable to keep your own car, if only you move more than 30,000 kilometers per month on it. If less, then taxes, fees and maintenance of this car eat up all the benefits. And this is about the new car. Used and even worse.
Otherwise I agree!
First car brand new lasted fifteen years inland. Where we live now at the coast, the rust eats them up, lifespan approximately ten years. Second hand still (no more than 3 years old) saves on some taxes imposed, always try pay vehicle off as quickly as possible, or pay cash.
Where we live new cars are over inflated in value, you could end up paying almost equivalent of a brick and motor home for fancy ride, so I err to caution in what is required. Long distances to travel, little to no public transport, we rely heavily on private vehicle.