I'm one data point on that trend line. I was already planning on continuing driving my 2000 Toyota Avalon until either the transmission/engine goes (and I'm du

I'm one data point on that trend line. I was already planning on continuing driving my 2000 Toyota Avalon until either the transmission/engine goes (and I'm dutifully maintaining both) or I have money for a legitimate upgrade. Reading about shenanigans like this, I'm pretty sure I won't upgrade even when I have the money. My phone + tape cassette adapter + usb charger does everything I need my infotainment to do, and the aesthetic downside of having headphone and usb cables strung along my dash is a small price to pay to avoid the headaches mentioned in this thread. I do want a plug-in hybrid some day, but I'll likely need a house first. :P