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No, so much right based on first hand knowledge.  See the 8 yr old BMWs with interior panels no longer fastened at each spot because cheap plastic fasteners broke.  These are legion.

Up to a point you are right.  Modern systems can be more relliablev-- when they work - but they are also far more complex and far more full of complicated technology that is much harder to fix.... If you even can fix it or find a replacement part. -?than on simpler, older cars.

I have a 42,yr old Porsche for which I can still get parts (from Porsche) and have other parts rebuilt.

Think you'll be able to have this circuit board or that, or  this proprietary electronic part for your 2000-2014 BMW/VW/Honda/Whatever , replaced in 2025 or 2030 or 2040?  Good luck, amigo.

So much wrong (so many unfounded assumptions) in your post ... [/quote]

That's a silly comparison. I bet you bring that up at auto meets at least three times each. Your 42 year old Porsche is an enthusiast's vehicle. There's a horde of you that maintain that car, supporting a market for parts. Most of modern BMW/VW/Honda/Whatever are not enthusiast cars - they are far more utilitarian and accessible. However, take a modern Porsche and I bet the chances are pretty good that there would be a stockpile of parts maintained until 2025/2030/2040.[/quote]

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