I think you did a good job of outlining the situation. Early on prices will be high and so will tempers.

Seams like industries try to recoup R+D and tooling costs early on. (Microsoft)

Funny that you mention crossing over automotive to aircraft.

Sunday night I went up with my brother in a Cherokee 140. When we got back to Harvey field all offices were closed. The club had been having problems with the door handle. When I tried to get out the handle stripped off the crank. With only one door we were screwed. We tried several things to get the door open with no luck. I finally ask Hugh if he had his cell phone. We ended up calling the restaurant next to the strip and the waiter came over and got us out. We found an exact replacement for that POS at the auto parts store.

At least in your 182 you could climb out your cargo door. ;)