Ignition Tumbler

I forgot to note the day the 2002 Corolla ignition wouldn't turn, had to be towed to Precision Tune Auto, and had its ignition tumbler replaced--July 23, 2010. That was another expensive ordeal to make 2010 the year I started regretting keeping aging cars. 2002 isn't even really old--especially in Corolla years! I spent over $2000 on a supposedly-reliable econobox. My friend spent $5000 on his 1996 LS 400 but $5000/$60000 is much less than $2000/$15000! I don't know how some people can buy super old cars and stay happy...