this is true of japan and even some American cars. for the motors at least with the American, maybe not the transmission. but not true of german cars. we have a used car guru on the radio here who buys used cars, he hates german cars.Even shit cars last forever now.
Had a little Japanese truck last 230,000
Had a Honda Van last 314,000
Even a dinky cheap Chevy I had lasted 220,000
I drive everything until it’s time for junk yard. Resale isn’t something I worry about. Those three cars I listed above I sold to junk yard for a combined $700.
Technology and automation pretty much makes it all about choice.