It's good that you were able to get rid of that junk! It is the risk of buying second-hand cars, even if they have had little use like your Opel Cub, time always leaves its traces on them and even more so if they are not used. But the most important thing is that you didn't have any accidents because of that!
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I would never buy a brand new car to be honest. You lose 30% of the value (+/- depending on the make and model) as soon as you drive off the showroom floor. Buying second-hand cars is a skill set that you have to learn. It's also a good idea to have a trustworthy mechanic to give it a quick look over before you sign any paperwork. But at least with second-hand cars, you can turn a profit. This means you can grow and buy a better car later on if you buy smart, without going into crippling debt from financed vehicles that are often overpriced and have so many hidden costs.
You’re absolutely right about the losing of value on new cars. My first one was fourth or fifth hand 😂 and it was a good choice to acquire driving experience. But the next was a new one and I didn’t regret that. It depends on your lifetime situation, I suppose.
Very much so. One also has to be so careful and ensure you have a warrantee, insurance and so many other important things in place! Adulting is hard!