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Old 01-08-2015, 08:20 PM
liquiddog liquiddog is offline
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My general opinion is that newer model cars can't be diagnosed by DIYers. (I am a DIYer btw). I know there are some pro forums (require proof of experience, etc) where Indy mechanics trade information such as digital oscilloscope screen captures of known good parts, but even then it takes them years to build the knowledge needed to work on new model cars. And it is always changing, on purpose.

New cars are built to last a little over 100k miles, and they are built in a way so that only the manufacturer/dealerships can touch them.

I'm personally looking at a early 90s s500 for my "Friday" driver.
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