I have a very good friend, 80 year old Widower, retired iron worker. Worked all over the country on big projects, from nuke plant in Arizona in the 1970s to some of the USA's tallest skyscrapers and square foot structures like DFW airport.
He has (had) a 2012 Buck sedan, smaller one. Maintained at the Buick dealer. He goes on for oil change, they tell him he needs brakes, this, that, 4,000 in maintenance/ repair. He hears that and buys a new car for 38k. Says he can't justify spending 4k on his pristine condition Buick.
Funny thing- that 4k was all basic stuff, something a BITOGer could do all on a Saturday using premium parts for likely under $400.