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		nawitus on July 29, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dying Alone in Japan: The Industry Devoted to What... The parent made the claim that it's hard to buy a car and expect it to last more than 5 years, which is clearly wrong.

chongli on July 30, 2018 [–]

I think the key point you left out is Finland. Long drives, harsh winters, and corrosive salt do a number on cars. 5 years is a long time for a Finnish commuter. It's not very long if you typically use it for Sunday family trips to the ice cream shop in Southern California, however.

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