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There are a lot of things to consider.

1. "new-ness" of the car (age).
2. handling ability.
3. straight line performance.
4. cost.
5. options that come with the car.

The list goes on and on.

All of these factors are all related in some way shape or form. For instance, if you want a cheap car with great handling, you may have to sacrifice the "new-ness" factor and maybe the options that came with the car.

If you want a New cheap car with good handling and good options, you may sacrifice a bit in the area for straight line performance.

Think about the new GT-Rs, Corvettes, 911s, etc. These cars all have high costs to offset the good handling, good straight line, and good options that come with the car.

There is always a balance of things. It is unreasonable to expect the exact same things in a 30k car as a 70k car. Somewhere, whether it is performance or luxury, there is something that makes up cost difference.