I suppose it is much like old cars. To some people an old car is a vintage piece of history, whereas to others it is just an old out of date car that needs to be scrapped.
You're right. I don't care about cars, I don't wash them, maintainance is done only when urgently needed, when it gives up, I buy a new one, and thrash the old. But I want to buy a Porsche 996, when I'll get that car, I will surely look after it.