Advertising is aimed at convincing us that what we already have is inadequate, and it is very easy to fall victim. I was walking by the Audi dealership recently and couldn't help admire what was on display. But then I drove my 1998 Ford Ranger down to the DMV for its inspection, and it passed, no problem. I joked with the guy who checked it out that I didn't know how much longer it would go, and he said "you've got a nice truck here...it'll go a long time." Then he told me that I qualified for an "antique car" registration since Ford has discontinued the model and it is over 15 years old. Registration will only be $50 a year from now on, and no more inspections! Sweet!