Is it a good idea to buy the mid 2014 macbook pro Retina, if the ssd isn't changible.

I've been researching computer specifications lately, as I'm looking to buy a new laptop. And i've learned that hdd & ssd wear out over time. Am i right in saying that they are the only thing that causes a computer to run slower overtime? whether its caused by wear, filling them up or other things.
But if i can't change the ssd, will the laptop not be slow after 2.5-3 years, and then i will eventually be forced to buy a new laptop.
I'm looking to use The macbook for music production, and everyday browsing.

Thanks for the answers. I am a big fan of using Mac, but there are no other purchase options than the latest retina models. They have stopped selling all the previews models here in Denmark, and portability is important to me, so it has to be a laptop.
I just called Apple support here in Denmark, and they said, if I find the ssd slow they will change it to a new ssd for an unknown price.

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