Broken? No. Good used example, that gets some love and reliability work?
Every time.
I’ve done this three times, and I am working on the fourth.
Inexpensive, solid car. New brakes, suspension work, tires, engine work, including timing belt, plugs, etc. and then put in service.
Each of the kids has enjoyed several years of service from their cars.
I went into some detail on my approach here:
Post in thread 'HELP! The car loan was denied after I already bought the car!?'
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...-i-already-bought-the-car.366582/post-6426002