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I agreed upon a $1500 markup, mostly because the average markup at the time (Nov, 23) was approximately $6200. I am glad that I did, despite the diff leak. So far I've been to three cars &coffee events and two meetups, as well as random chats on the street and in parking lots, during which I...

Actually, it was very easy to get the leak diagnosed. As you may recall, no one who replied to my post thought that assessment was correct until I had it looked at by an experienced BMW shop owner. He reaffirmed the leak to be coming from the left side output shaft seal. I may have mislabeled...

No problem, I can ignore the high school bullies in this forum who most likely never tried to see the "forest from the trees". It is what it is seems to be their mantra. To those more mature forum members, thanks for your input.

I have started on that journey, but have had no luck.........yet. ;)

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I can give you 20 other scenarios in which a status quo was changed, whether it be life altering or not. My point is that sometimes a combined effort that may eventually include higher up connections CAN make a difference. Your automatic acceptance of this issue and your solution of fixing...

This is probably true with Subaru dealerships not servicing GR86s and visa versa. However, other types of companies cross reference parts all the time for purchasing. Why can't a dealership do the same? Having that capability would do wonders for customer satisfaction.

No, I'm hoping a change will benefit hundreds, if not thousands of Supra owners over time.

So all those folks who were told they'd never walk again and yet by unrelenting persistence DID walk and even run again, should've accepted their "fate" and wasted away? If you think that way, then you should never challenge the status quo, no matter what your effort could be to change things...

The section would be generically titled "Parts" and thus have individual discussions about part-related issues. My description is simply a sample- based upon my own experience. Also, just because you hear, "Well that's the way it's always been so there is no way it can be changed." doesn't mean...

People tend to 'get used to" new technology, while forgetting that the older tech was better. Imagine a new keyboard that is 100% membrane, one that has no tactical feel via mechanical keys (like what we all have with our phones). We could get used to it and follow the crowd that convinces...

Ah, that makes sense after what you went through. To me, having a Tesla would be like driving my Supra and seeing 20 identical ones (same color, even), every time I ventured out. That would drive me crazy. ?

Wait, you mentioned at the top that you are back into a Supra, but at the end, it looks like you are dead-set on an EV? Which is it?

Okay, here's what I believe to be a not-uncommon issue, based upon my experience. Scenario: (car is under warranty) A dealership tech identifies a failed part that requires many hours to replace. The dealership orders the part through Toyota, only to find that there is a long estimated arrival...

I suggested that this site add a "Parts" topic where I can post "Toyota and BMW dealership collaboration" I think this is very important when dealing with warranty service. Thanks, management.

Nope. I always have a layer of wax on my cars. In the case of my Supra, it's a thick layer of STEK PPF on 2/3 of the car.

I think it is 6 years before smog, but almost certainly a cat-back will not be a problem. Also, a Quickjack bundle is on sale at Costco Quickjack 5000TL Portable Car Lift Bundle | Costco

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: This phrase comes from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” It describes someone who has a dual personality—one kind and helpful, the other cruel and malicious. It’s like they switch between two distinct personas.

My car is under warranty and needed just a couple of ounces to top off the factory fill. I dislike mixing different oils. That's why I chose BMW fluid.

Agreed. It certainly doesn't hurt.