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I've enjoyed this thread, and I can relate to the whole excitation, habituation, restlessness cycle. For the most part, it's true: we tire of what satisfied us, and the grass is always greener.
At this point, I've collectively gone through close to twenty cars, but there was one that seemed to hit all the marks, and my regret was not in buying it, but selling it. That car was my Porsche Boxster S, and I fear that it has ruined me for anything else.
At the time, it was an indulgence, and while reliable, the parts were not inexpensive. As the CPO warranty was running out, I got nervous, and with no one else in the family who could drive a manual, I sold it.
The irony is that the VW I purchased as safe convertible for my wife and son, is now what I'm currently using, and while the sunroof convertible top is slick and the car is feature laden, it is not satisfying with the DSG. And while I was going to pass it on to my son, he has no interest in car ownership whatsoever.
So, it all goes into the hopper of consideration for my next car, a mythical vehicle that is satisfying yet simple, one that will be the keeper for the rest of my life. The challenge is to find the right balance of technology.
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