Good post.

Now that's interesting. I am not familiar with VW per se, but at least with GM and Ford there are a certain number (and always increasing) number of manufacturer specific codes that a generic, inexpensive OBDII scanner would not be able to read. Hence the need for manufacturer specific scan tools like the Tech 2.

After reading more posts, it does seem like the crux of it is that the information in the computer, wether conveyed as an indecipherable code or in plain 'ol 'Merican, in many situations will not allow the average person (or even many enthusiasts) to accurately or safely diagnose and repair a failure. It requires…

This is a very good point. The codes often do not describe the source of a problem. A good technician with lots of experience is not the same thing as some dude with a scanner.

This is where having an automotive shop in the family makes me different from the bulk of the driving populace.

Right there with ya on the Celebration.

Good call. Some of the more 'discerning' enthusiasts will dismiss something from Sierra Nevada, as they would something from Sam Adams, just because they pump out a lot of good old American craft beer.

They don't make 'em like they used to!

Now all he needs is a very tiny chainsaw!

Picard Piranha with twin .50 cal machine guns and a blox dropper.

Egad!

Can't rule it out! haha

Mac Mini

What the fuck is that?!? Culver city?!?

That's a good choice. Expensive, proprietary, and designed to be a cohesive, game-changing experience.

Local Motors has about the same market share as Linux!

Yeah, the TT is pretty appropriate.

Read the fine print!

That is true. The reality of the situation requires no hyperbole.

God Damn that is gritty!