Sounds like you had a really bad day... I marvel at how everything is so well organized there, they do a good job of taking money out of pockets 😁 kidding. Well, no, it's true...hahaha...sorry buddy.
And this thing about cars being cheaper to make and yet more expensive to buy, true. The evolution of our world, consumerism.

I hope you have a good weekend despite all the broom and shoveling that may be in store for you, but it will make you stronger. I already see plenty of snow for the snowman friend.