<prompt> Human: Ive been in the market for a car and so far ive been consideringToyota: Matrix 2006 and up, Yaris any year reallyNissan: Versa 2006 and upi have been finding many newer model versa often under the 7k price tag and im starting to think that there is a reason for such well maintained cars to be offered so cheap. On the other hand I am considering the matrix but it is a mid 2000s car and i dont know if it would be such a good investment anymore due to being uncertain about the future economy, job market, automation which includes self driving cars and electric vehicles replacing regular cars. Should i even buy a reliable car now or should i just tough it out for a couple of years? My concern is that ill invest in combustion powered vehicle while the push for the electric and self driving happens and then ill regret it for not waiting.  <response>: First of all cars are not investments. They are depreciating assists. As to your question, the three vehicles you mention are low cost because they are usually cheap to make and are compact. They are pure economy cars and people are smart to buy them if they dont need a lot of cargo. Most people in my profession target 5-10 year old cars with low miles and under 10k.Source: I am a professional car buyer and appraiser 