I feel the same way about new automobiles. I look at a new car and I think "I wonder how many Computers, and Emission sensors that vechicle has?". "Will it be

I feel the same way about new automobiles. I look at a new car and I think "I wonder how many Computers, and Emission sensors that vechicle has?". "Will it be a pain in the ass to work on?" (Don't get me wrong I like Emission standards, and performance, but engineers have gone Overboard!) Repair is not as simple as hooking up a scanner to the ALDL and replacing the faulty part. I had a newish Dodge truck that had that was stalling(periodically). It was actually owned and loved by a 70 plus relative, and loved this particular truck. I went to automotive school, so I have always worked on the family vechicles. Well I checked the truck's computers with two different scanners--no faults. I checked individual components with a DVOM--in spec's. Took it to the Dealer--they couldn't find anything wrong. Well it got worse over the years, and owner decided to bring it to another Dealer, after doing all my on diagnostics again. I thought they might find the one sensor I missed. Well this is what they did; They literally replaced every sensor near, or within a few feet of the Throttle Body---still didn't quite work, so they reflashed the computer--runs, but idles too high. They charged family member close to 3 grand. So the only autos I actually get excited about are pre 1972, and I don't feel good about it because they pollute.(exception--certain small engine cars like Toyota's from any year). While I'm on it--Motor Emission manuals are filled with errors. If your car fails smog, especially the visual, take it to a shop that has access to Online5(Mitchell manuals). And No--1988 toyoya trucks(naturally aspirated) trucks were not required to have a MIL light. The editors at Motor Publications didn't know the difference between naturally aspirated, and FI. I was beyond shocked! Moral of story--practical use of technology--fine. Three computers, 5 02 sensors, literally a sensor wire going to coffee cup holder--Fuffing Rediculious. (I have never seen a sensor to coffee cup, but I wouldn't put it past them)