I guess it depends what you want.
If it’s an expensive car then second hand will still be relatively expensive compared to a less expensive vehicle, typically.
Like last year’s like new BMW is not going to match last year’s like new Kia in price — for the most part — but there may be a miracle hidden in real life that could make it so.
Something like used designer clothes can be less expensive than regular clothes, if purchased at Goodwill or something.