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Diesel Rabbits were getting 50 mpg in the '70s. Now what do the new hi-tech VW diesels get?

There are drawbacks to computers in vehicles. It is possible for a bad intentioned entity to shut them all down. I'm not a paranoid conspiracy theory type,never give it thought. But there are those who feel this is a risk. Then there's that whole black box thing. No thanks big brother.
I see all the time people pay good money for repairs that haven't gone away. Even with scanners it's not so cut & dry like the good old mechanical vehicles. Many many many expensive repairs are done when it's some simple little thing. I'd rather pop a rebuilt Quadra-jet on my truck for a fraction of a repair shop bill any day. The new stuff goes and goes for many more miles w/o work. But,when they do need something...gotcha!