re: At what point do you said Frick it and buy a new vehicle

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About every five years

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"I wish the Ford and the Chevy would still last 10 years like they should...."

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Buy a 8-12 year old Lexus

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Avalon as well.

They are very well priced used and they'll run for fricking ever.

I'm going to pickup one likely for my daughter's first car.

Grab a 2015-2017 tundra at around 100k miles.

Good place for age vs value in that range.

You have kids? If not then keep the beater.

There's a point when repairing it no longer becomes cost-effective, and that may look different for different people. I can do most maintenance and some repairs by myself, so my threshold is probably not the same as someone that can do all types of repairs themselves. You would also have to take into account what would your next vehicle be? Another beater? Going to the dealership to finance a brand new one? All different situations.

Update.
Ignition cylinder broke.
Car is living on spite and prayers