Are we getting more for our money??

For me, less = more. Less complication=more fun.

I'll take manual steering, manual disc brakes and manual valvebody, over anything else. I will admit, that a/c is starting to become appealing as I get older, but I can live without it.

I tend to get nervous just thinking about taking a long trip in anything with an in tank fuel pump...

I'd go anywhere worry free, with or without a basic tool set, in something from the good old days.

My way is not best for everybody, I know, but is best for me.
Also I might add.... Before I bought my '13 Ram, I was looking for the "tradesman" or a strip down model. Mine has manual windows, manual locks, no TV large screen (GPS/back up camera/etc) but we do have ice cold AC which I'm thankful for on this 95* day :)