But when we started digging deeper, it turned out the car required a significant amount of technical work.

🔧 What we discovered after the purchase
the chassis needed maintenance
there were issues with the brake system
some consumables needed replacing
a long list of minor repairs had accumulated

In the end, the car wasn't as "perfect" as it seemed at first glance.

💬 Why he's still happy

He said something simple:
it's better to buy cheaper and gradually invest in it than to overpay for a "nice" car, where the price already includes everything.

According to his logic:

he saved money on the purchase
some of the money went on repairs
but now he knows exactly what was done and how
🧠 Conclusion

A purchase like this is always a choice between:

"more expensive, but it's ready right away"
or "cheaper, but it needs some finishing touches"

My friend chose the second option and believes he still ended up in the black because the investment was planned and clear.