It's a current trend, away from Chrome. Chrome costs more money than a lot of other finishes and it has much, much higher environmental impact than other finish types.
That, and, when most chrome is actually plastic these days, a lot of people just don't prefer the look or idea that plastic should be chromed.
The one thing I kind of prefer is a chrome front bumper on trucks. But even that look is considered dated. It's highly functional, as we all know. Super resistant to rock chips and road rash, and resists etching from bug guts.
You're right, I can't argue with someone who thinks an '86 Grandma Keith is the pinnacle of reliability and engineering. You may want to seek a mental health referral, however.
The difference between you and I, I think, is I don't have to depend on old vehicles. That really changes one's perception. Newer vehicles also take more knowledge and skill to work on, absolutely. Some people keep up with that, other's can't. YMMV.
I was the GM of a Lincoln Mercury dealership back in the 80's. The service lot was always full with "broken" ones. Plenty of transmissions, power windows and a/c repairs. The only one I'd consider owning would be the Marauder at this point and it certainly wouldn't be a daily driver.
My 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is my "Lincoln Town Car" in my retirement. I want all the "stuff". Big infotainment screens, one touch power windows, Supercruise (I won't buy another vehicle without it), hands free pretty much everything. I'm going to swap my current truck for a 2027 Yukon Denali Ultimate so I can have the air suspension and surround vision recording along with all the other "stuff".
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