Gman, I had a 2010 with a bad 5.4. I looked into swapping in a 5.0 but could not find anyone that still did engine swaps near me - the guys I knew had all retired. I ended up selling it with the issue disclosed and getting a 2020. I have since talked with a couple of people who both recommended...
Some years/models are subject to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failing. It can cost up to $4k to replace.
There are multiple posts on the Subaru owners forums about the issue.
I upgraded the headlights on a 2010 Ford F150 Raptor I owned to LED. I ordered the Sealight brand LED bulbs off Amazon based on reviews. 40000 Lumen H13/9008 LED lights with built in cooling fans. The headlights were direct plug in. Unfortunately the fog lights required a wiring splice although...
I would love to own this LS3 997 625HP 560 lb ft of torque:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/ls-swapped-porsche-911
The engine is mounted on the factory mounting points.
Or this 550HP 997 GT3 with a Subaru Turbo EJ25:
https://www.eneos.us/blog/eneos-unveils-ambitious-2022-sema-activation/...
Porsche did have some years to avoid for the 911.
The 1974-1977 911 2.7L motor had issues. The magnesium cases warped and the head studs pulled out.
The 1989-1994 911 (964) C4 also had issues. Many owners replaced the failed dual mass flywheel in the C4 with a lighter flywheel and converted the...
2013 Outback 3.6, 110K miles, no issues.
Regarding the CVT, according to a Subaru Forum, the models and years that were mainly affected by CVT transmission issues are:
Crosstrek, 2013 – 2015
Crosstrek Hybrid, 2014 – 2015
Forester (2.0 and 2.5 liter engines), 2014 – 2015
Impreza, 2012 – 2015...
Buckhead Auto Sport on Roswell Road ITP in Sandy Springs. Steven Adams is the owner. The service techs are from Buckhead Imports and the former Buckhead Motor Works (their shop was bought by the city of Sandy Springs for redevelopment).
I bought a used 2003 2500 HD 4x4 Duramax Allison extended cab with 100K on it for $18K in 2008. Other than routine maintenance (fluids/filters) the only thing I had to do was replace the stepper motors in the instrument gauge panel during the twelve years I owned it. Drove it from Georgia to...
I recommend Toyota of Cleveland in Cleveland, TN. They were great people to deal with and are not part of the SE Toyota dealership network so they do not have all the add-ons to the price.
I owned a 4 door 2008 6 speed 335i for 4 years and 40k miles with no issues.
I believe BMW issued two recalls on the 335i HPFP for model years 2007-2011 and extended the HPFP warranty to 10 years/100K miles but I am not certain if the warranty extension is only for original or CPO owners.
At...
Unfortunately I have not yet had the down time. I have been driving the truck a lot particularly on weekends when I would normally have the time pull the dash. My cluster ranges from no speedometer and oil pressure gauge to no gauges at all. I was actually planning on pulling it the weekend...
I have been debating tackling it myself. I like doing the bolt on items (upgraded side view mirrors, a full roll cage and baja tire carrier in a 75 bronco I owned - that type of DIY) but for some reason electronics make me hesitate. Always think I am going to break something and then it will be...
@silverado31794 installed the LEDs himself, there is a picture in his post:
https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/instrument-cluster-led-swap.453253/
I like the look.
Thank you. I am going to take it to them and have the blue leds installed as well.
I have had this 2003 truck for 8+ years and the instrument cluster has been my only issue. I drove to MT and back twice with no problems at all.
My 2002 Z71 Tahoe transmission went bad at 2 1/2 years and 40K...