I generally agree with your point, but no one has more information then the manufacturer. The local dealership (franchisee) only has their own information. So w

I generally agree with your point, but no one has more information then the manufacturer. The local dealership (franchisee) only has their own information. So what's more likely, the manufacturer grossly over estimating the lifespan of their product, or the local dealership squeezing out more money from their customers? Unfortunately I feel like it's the latter.