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Originally Posted by mikeySA
The V8 swapping makes sense. If I were to do it myself, I'd know how to troubleshoot it. If I don't do it myself, I'd have no idea on where to start. Wrenching is only fun when you have time for it, for sure.
Also, since its already a sunk cost. Does it make any sense to keep adding things to it to accommodate for its age like new Corbeau Seats, gears/SC(either or, probably not both). While I wait for 5th gen Trail(TRD OffRoad on newer years)?
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New seats (look for the BMW e90 seat retrofit) for the 3rd gen.
Those racing inspired seats don't look close to being comfortable as the BMW seat would.
SC/gears, even both will cost you considerably less than a new/like new 5th gen in depreciation (while it is very low). Unless you NEED the safety/interior of the 5th gen, 3rd gen will be sufficient IMO.
Have you considered just getting a second car for road trips through the mountains?
Even a used pickup will cost you far less than a $50k finance deal.