https://twitter.com/NakedSavior/status/1435220531922579457
Update I found the OP https://twitter.com/SnazzyQ/status/1434936396096028674
https://twitter.com/NakedSavior/status/1435220531922579457
Update I found the OP https://twitter.com/SnazzyQ/status/1434936396096028674
I mean newer cars do tend to be safer, but you can find recent used cars (like built in the last 10-15 years) with 5 star euro NCAP safety ratings. Just need to do your research
Pretty much every major manufacturer has a "pre-owned" certification they'll attach to used cars that are in good condition and have low mileage. I think a lot of them are cars that people lease when brand new, but then return after 1-2 years. Knocks the price down and you get assurance that you aren't buying a lemon, something that's been through an accident and has rags for airbags, etc.
Not as cheap or environmentally friendly as getting a 2010 Corolla or something, but easily better than buying new if the concern is safety.
Just look for something with side airbags. Check the seats for SRS tags and the A pillar and under the steering wheel.
If it's got bags in all those places it's a perfectly safe car for most accidents.