How long does a toilet last? Ten years?
Then we are talking less than the cost of your internet connection (and we won't mention the cost of food, which is way more than that).
Then we are talking less than the cost of your internet connection (and we won't mention the cost of food, which is way more than that).
And right now toilets are fully functional for most people, mine aren't uncomfortable to me and are easy to clean and most repairs can be done quite easily yourself. Adding technology to that sounds like trouble and would likely require calling out a plumber to fix things.
The valves and seals may need replacing, and the bowl should be kept clean to avoid staining, but I've never heard of someone replacing the entire unit every 10 years.
Not if you consider the time value of money, which you should do when making any cost comparison.
Now substitute toilet for door, and wiping for greasing. Or sink, and running out of room or not having the nozzle high enough or having scratches. Do this a couple times and congrats, you've just paid enough for most Americans to buy a car - which is more important?