New tech vs old tech

Moneywaster said:
I know more time is possibly needed for real life experience. But all these new extra small turbo engines. Are they going to be just as reliable and be able to give the same mileage as older normally aspirated engines?
If we can take for instance a 3 Potter 1000cc turbo engine vs an old 2.0 4 Potter that gave the same power. Can the new engine last just as long and be just as trouble free after reaching high mileages?
For new cars there are no issues, but what about the secondhand market, where people who just started to work and are just getting a normal non proffesional salary. They must look at older cars that have done in excess of 200k. I myself started to work directly after matric. I never experienced engine, gearbox or any other major problems despite having to buy old cars with high mileages on them.
My first car was a Alfa. Those old Alfas weren't reliable at all. I constantly has to fix this and that, but at least no major expensive things went wrong.
If I could start all over again in say 10 years from now, I will have to basically buy a 900-1200 cc turbo engine. Will our kids or grandchildren be any worse off or will the new tech lawnmower sized turbo engines be just fine after a long time?
Yes, I know, most people go to study to get a bigger salary from the start, but just as many, or more, will enter the job market with just matric.
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I dont they build to be reliable, they built to break after a certain number of years. Its called obsolescence
 
Have you guys seen this?

JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Energy is considering a proposal to stop setting the retail price of 93-Octane petrol.

The plan will see a price ceiling put in place for the fuel.

The department said the move will create competition, which will lower the price. It said people are unnecessarily using 95-unleaded petrol.
The proposal will ease current pressure on the local refining industry to manufacture and import 95-ULP.

The department also believes the reduction of imports of 95-ULP will have a positive contribution to the trade balance.

The Fuel Retailers Association is not commenting on the proposal at this stage and said internal discussions are underway.

It has until October 18 to comment on the plan.
https://www.enca.com/news/government-wants-more-people-start-using-93-octane-petrol
 
I am so over having to change gears manually. My next car will have a 7gtroninc thingy with flappy paddles.
 
Odracir said:
Have you guys seen this?

JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Energy is considering a proposal to stop setting the retail price of 93-Octane petrol.

The plan will see a price ceiling put in place for the fuel.

The department said the move will create competition, which will lower the price. It said people are unnecessarily using 95-unleaded petrol.
The proposal will ease current pressure on the local refining industry to manufacture and import 95-ULP.

The department also believes the reduction of imports of 95-ULP will have a positive contribution to the trade balance.

The Fuel Retailers Association is not commenting on the proposal at this stage and said internal discussions are underway.

It has until October 18 to comment on the plan.
https://www.enca.com/news/government-wants-more-people-start-using-93-octane-petrol
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I have, it sounds promising.
 
The chances are VERY small this will happen. The Fuel Retailers will have to shed staff and that will cause issues.
 
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