Is it cheaper to buy new?

[Jack Dinkins]

So this is my first post so sorry if I mess anything up.  I was told recently that buying a new vehicle and owning it for the life of the vehicle is cheaper than buying used and owning for the rest of the vehicles life.  I have been unable to find any research into the topic and was wondering if anyone has asked this question before or has research they can share.  Any and all help would be much appreciated, thanks.