You miss it a little when you work on a new truck. There can be middle grounds that optimize for the good parts of each. Modern vehicles have went far in one direction. Most are not durable or repairable now, and many of the efficiencies come at the cost of major repairs (often making the vehicle disposable) a lot sooner. Safety has been a good gain though. Having the car crush instead of occupants is much better. But shit like plastic oil pans and drain plugs that barely screw in are ridiculous when those parts failing costs an entire engine. Like most things, it's not all or nothing. Fiat doesnt help. Mass production is also an issue. We have more people than we used to.