Yes, nowaday a lot of people just lease cars and return them once the lease ends. Consequently, the sleazy, profit-oriented marketing department of some German automakers foolishly assume that this is a new trend. To keep up with the trend, they then make cars that will only last during the period of warranty. For people who purchase their cars for its used-to-be reliable quality and for daily transportation needs, they are at a disvantage buying such cars. This is very disappointing and very sad. Shame on those automakers who take advantage of us good ole honoest consumers.