I took a major "downgrade" last year and went from a Kia Stinger (2019, all the latest tech features) to a 4Runner (2009, almost unchanged since 2003). For how

I took a major "downgrade" last year and went from a Kia Stinger (2019, all the latest tech features) to a 4Runner (2009, almost unchanged since 2003). For how ancient the 4runner is, it's become my favorite car I've ever owned, and the biggest reason it's just how dumbed down and ancient it is. No onboard wifi, no remote start, no infotainment, no over the air updates. The simplicity also makes the parts super cheap. When I bought it, the headlights were very foggy and I considered taking it somewhere to have them re-polished. I assumed new headlights would cost several hundred dollars each but when I looked i was able to find a pair of headlights and new bulbs for under $250 (for comparison, one enclosure for a Stinger is like $600). I think what I like most about the old SUV is the idea of self-reliance. Get into a modern car and you're reliant on the towers for WiFi, servers for OTA updates, service centers to work on your car, I could go on. My 4Runner is the opposite, it's not reliant on anything except my attention to it's care.