Originally Posted by
Maelochs
They take up more space in landfills/scrap yards.
Having worked in the auto recycling business at one time, cars don't go to landfills and do not linger long in scrapyards, unless it's a parts type place.
Even then, once the highest value parts are gone, and those are often pulled and "stocked" right away, it's on it's way to the shredder.