Replacing a single wheel bearing is not an expensive job. Congrats on passing the inspection.

Simpler is absolutely better. I have no need for all the gizmos they put on new cars these days. More failure points. I like physical buttons and dials especially if they're high-quality and durable. Once you have everything operated through a screen what are you going to do when the screen goes blank or you get the blue screen of death? Some cars you might not even be able to drive.

The smaller displacements and the turbocharging as well as the direct injection are to improve fuel economy first and foremost. The reason is tightening emission regulations. At the same time, manufacturers advertise longer oil change intervals and that's a recipe for trouble.

Crypto has to go much, much higher if I'm to be able to afford my dream car, which is Rolls Royce Spectre with the electric powertrain. Extremely quiet and refined.

My next new car will likely be electric if and only if the technology matures a little more.