I would think that 50 % to 75% of people that are buying new cars or truck have not a clue as to what makes them run. By that I mean they are buying style, options, fuel mileage, brand and many other things. They do not have a clue as to what actually makes it run. They might no something about the mechanics but I would bet they know zilch about the electronics that make it all happen. I fit somewhat into this category when purchasing my 02. I knew I wanted the Cummins. It was a diesel and that would be different for me but never gave elecronis a thought.. When talking to the salesman he mentioned HO, 6 speed tranny, and my testosterone started pumping and thats how I ended up with my truck. of course my 96 was sitting in there lot with a blown V10 and I did not have alot of choice but to buy, and the HO 6 speed stuff just pumped me up that much more. That has happening on car lots everyday. VW comes to mind rather quickly at this moment. CLEAN diesel, great mileage, great looks, and all the extras. That is what is selling them. Not trying to knock VW's at all, I looked at them a little while but even the 10+ year old one were quite pricey for me at the time. Did not mean to ramble on there, but the majority of people dont have a clue as to what make a car go. I know the mechanics well enough, but when comes to the electronics, I am a mental midget. Thanks to all here, I am a little taller than when I started.
That brings me to the question of opening up to the newer vehicles. I sought out m73m while my truck was sitting in a garage, undriveable. I had never even looked at a forum before for anything. So I started looking and ended up on CF and a couple others and was not getting any help. I kept seeing mentions of M1973M and came over after being told to check my grounds or use the search button one to may times. So I came over and was welcomed and made to feel like one of the family. A little to late to stop me from buying a internet reman ECM but that s another story. I would have to defer to you that are more knowledgeable as to whether we can accommodate questions asked about the newer vehicles. I would hope that we could and would want to be a part of that but not sure what I could offer.
And for you Bill, I aint riding no bicycle!!! To hilly around here.