I have 2 Hisense TVs with VIDAA OS and the only time I needed to plug in a external TV box in the last 30 months was for a better web browser experience. I don't really see the hate to be honest.
I bought my first place at 21, I'm 33 now and renting as there is no way I can afford to buy the size property I need for my family, also makes no sense in having a R27k bond (excluding rates, taxes, levies, insurance and maintenance) when the same house rents for R16k
BYD is also relying heavily on government subsidies to make their cars cheaper. I'm sure they would be making a loss on each one if it wasn't for that.
That actually seems reasonable for the amount of stuff they doing, a clutch, cam belt and brakes plus service for the price isn't bad. To give you an idea, on my previous car just rear discs were R5500
if you want it done cheaper you can do diy but very much doubt you will get it cheaper at a...