I could say SO much about this, going on my own rant - but I will just say that I completely agree with you. I think the devs have done an AMAZING job so far, for the caliber of game they've given us. Prices are a little back and forth for me, and I do think the MFPS Stuff Pack was pretty low, but other than that I have no complaints. Games will never be perfect. We will always want more. What I love about TS4 is that we are getting to experience new things! I would LOVE a University and/or Supernatural style GP/EP, but if NOT having that meant we could get something entirely new and innovative, I'd be okay with that. As countless others, I've played the Sims since the beginning. The Sims 4 is my favorite so far.
This is starting to get long, and I don't want that lol. Just know that I'm with you! I'm glad you posted this because I feel like I'm the only one sometimes based on the threads in the forum. I like to play CC free in TS4 (unlike 2 & 3) and if you can afford (on sale or not) to buy all the packs they release, I think the game is perfect without any CC or mods.