You didn't come across as rude at all
Well, without boring everyone with specifics --
I've taken care of the basics - shocks, plugs/wires, air and fuel filters, trans fluid, coolant, brake pads/rotors... It gets washed regularly (along with a coat of Zaino every 6 months or so) and most days, it's in my garage. I've tried to keep up with the various little bits that go wrong ALL the time, but with time, I got behind...
Right now, the LCA's along with no doubt other suspension bits are in desperate need of replacement as the violent jarring over road imperfections is nearly unbearable.
The transmission is iffy about getting into 1st, 3rd and 4th... I would assume the clutch is nearing the end of it's life. The trans is a very large ticket item for what is considered an economy car.
