I got the opposite problem. I change stuff when they cannot be repaired , and I am lucky. Previous house had a boiler so old that the company that made it got bankrupted in the 50s. Some build in wardrobe doors that I need it to change were not on sale from 90s. I do not know. I look for comfort before brand. But I buy something if I like it.
Lol! That is one old-ass boiler!
Still working. Needed a piece made on demand, by a smith. Crazy!