Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Cole

A few years ago I needed to replace an o2 sensor. Toyota quoted me a few bucks shy of $500 for it, went to Subaru and they asked $230 or something.

I think Subaru is actually a better bet for parts

It really seems to depend on the part with no logical pattern. We have seen guys here get some things cheaper from Toyota and some from Subaru. Personally, I would buy from neither and just order online for even less. If I didn't need it right that minute of course.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

I think I have a ringer for worst car idea in my recent file full of bad car ideas.

Replace the 86 lease with a used Porsche (like a Cayman)

Not your worst by a long shot. In fact it is almost a logical next step for many.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

OK Boomer

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not your worst by a long shot. In fact it is almost a logical next step for many.

Well, that depends. I have a 2017 right now, but to replace it in an affordable price range I would be stepping down to a much older car, maybe even 10 years older. That's the main rub. Add in insurance and maintenance and it's a lot less appealing of an idea.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

I think I have a ringer for worst car idea in my recent file full of bad car ideas.

Replace the 86 lease with a used Porsche (like a Cayman)

It's a great idea. Then you could sell the Porsche and get an 86 again when you realize it's not any more fun on back roads, has less space, and costs more to keep running. Your story will keep me from learning that the hard way and it won't cost me anything.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Well, that depends. I have a 2017 right now, but to replace it in an affordable price range I would be stepping down to a much older car, maybe even 10 years older. That's the main rub. Add in insurance and maintenance and it's a lot less appealing of an idea.

Ya I was thinking you meant 2 or 3 years not 10. OK so it is a bad idea.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Yeah they only ask for a VIN to verify it's the right part for the car. I buy stuff all the time and tell them "Well it's a swap so..." and then they disregard the VIN

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I hate when chain stores pull this with having to have the make and model to look something up. If I came here I looked up the part online to make sure you have it, here is a screen shot on my phone of said part and part number

[MuseChaser]

Just finished a 10-day, approx 2000 mile road trip roof-top tent camping in our 2005 LX470 (Lexus version of Toyota Land Cruiser). Drove through some exceptionally hard rain and steady winds 40mph gusting upwards of 55mph. What an amazing vehicle.

Been home a few days, and put about 500 more miles on my '13 FR-S. What an amazing vehicle.

The two are about as different as they get, and the both are just about perfect for what they are designed to do and put a HUGE grin on my face every time I get in either one.

OK... that's my positive thought for the week. Glad I got that out of my system.

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya I was thinking you meant 2 or 3 years not 10. OK so it is a bad idea.

Best I could find.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...2776/overview/

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. The design was fine. The materials used...not so much.

Ummm.... materials were specified by the design.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ummm.... materials were specified by the design.

Did the material meet the specification?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ummm.... materials were specified by the design.

Yes they were. They were not the materials that were used.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Did the material meet the specification?

I think it did in both cases. Subaru took the hit and tightened the lower limit for the wire diameter tolerance. Takata, well, shit. They made a bajillion of those ANFO bombs.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yes they were. They were not the materials that were used.

See above.