Buy It For Life

Chiming in to say if you're in the market for a car (new or used) consumer reports is an indispensable resource, well worth the subscription price. I just cancel after I've bought a car. They have a catalogue going back decades and keep info on older cars up to date with longevity stats and common problems.

Car forums are a huge help too. Name a car and there's a group of people who have made it their life's work to provide quality information on maintinence, repairs and minute quirks about it.

Also, just buy a Toyota Corolla if you want "an car" that won't shit the bed on you.

Source: I'm broke and have to buy cheap cars from shady used car lots or troll Facebook marketplace