Are cars getting smarter?

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In my lifetime, I have owned various cars. I have, also, seen the transition that has happened along the years. For example, cars have a back-up video camera where you can see behind it. I,especially, enjoy it because you don't have to twist your neck looking at who is behind you. Another nice feature is speed control but I don't have to elaborate on that because I know that many of you are familiar with it. With other features such as air bags, traction control, etc, it can help save you money with your insurance. My rant with this is that while this technology is good, it has created an expensive burden for us. For example, gone are the days of the standard key. Now, we have an automatic remote control door opener. One click and your door is open. Do you know how much it costs if you lose it? (Hundreds of dollars) How about power windows? Gone are the days where you can manually pull down the windows. Not anymore. A couple of years back, I had to replace a power window motor in my Ford Star fire van. The part alone was $150 and that was about 10 years ago! Also, if some other technical device breaks down, it can put a serious hurting on your wallet. I like the old 50s and 60's car. They were easier to fix and they lasted longer. Anyway, maybe I am old fashioned and need to keep up with the times. Your thoughts?