High parts costs, or, simple dislike of the brand, is the only culprit. The newer Heep cost far more to purchase, had the same or fewer so-called safety 'features', and was the cheapest to ensure out of all our recent vehicles back to the Kizashi. All of this fair weather BS safety crap is only going add more unnecessary costs to a once simple repair.
Fortunately, the Kiz is remarkably reliable and thoroughly enjoyable driving machine. I figure what I'm not spending on garage bills and loss of use is just shifted to insurance...all balances out. Conversely, the cheaper to insure POS heep is no longer in the stable.
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded

)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (

sold)