Wino;134754 wroteMy issue with new cars is the fact manufacturing and metalurgy has become too good - We’re at the point where cars can be designed to fail on purpose at a specific point in time to ensure a new car sale.
If any manufacturers actually implement such things or not is another question... I’m dubious.
You make it sound like a 60s built car doesn't wear out in 5 years, they had engineering teams back then etc, but basic designs to work with. Of course the basic suspension bush would flog out as well as the steering box, but it wasn't a big bush so it would be ignored. McPherson struts changed that. Volvo strut top rubbers don't exactly last a long time either.
But you will find of course vehicle strength is higher than ever, as is paint quality and corrosion warranty in Australia.
A video of a rusty 2014 car in the rust belt of the USA or snowy England with salt in the roads is not a great example for cars rusting.
I have two 90s Japanese cars that have scratches that are no worries than on my s40. In fact the paint is worse on my s40. As is the ride quality and handling. One of them was kind of a class competitor to the s40 as well.