I mean, given the depreciation on most new cars, it doesn't make sense to buy a new car in a lot of cases. But it depends on various factors like how much do you drive, does your employer compensate you for driving, how much maintenance does a used vs a new car need, etc.

Note that this is a very eurocentric viewpoint coming from someone who only has a car for shopping and family visits.

In my previous job I had a lease car from my employer, that made a bit more sense then given how much I had to drive.