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oh, i agree with you Ralph, to a point. direct injected turbo engines can be made quite reliably, for sure - but there is no arguing that they are much more complex machines than NA engines. the addition of a high pressure fuel system, variable valve timing and high pressure air system, including boost control is not insignificant. there is a lot more to go wrong, and a lot less for the home mechanic to diagnose and fix in the driveway.
for me these days, driving very few miles per year, i want a car that makes decent power and is as mechanically simple as possible, within reason. fuel economy is not a concern. for people who commute far and need the best possible fuel economy, the current crop of gassers is pretty darn good!
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