I think you're conflating general "boringness" with tech-specific features. Test driving solutions is useful but it tells you nothing about reliability.

Say it's 2012 and you need a new car. Toyota Corollas have generally proven to be incredibly reliable. The Tesla Model S is brand new: definitely not boring. On paper both meet your needs, so you test drive both. The Tesla is way more fun to drive, and that's appealing, but if you just want your car to work for a long time with predictable maintenance, you should take the Corolla.