In case you're wondering what it costs to put a new engine in a 2007 RAV4, I've included the bill below. (spoiler: it's $6,640 before taxes).
All this due to a faulty high-pressure oil hose. A hose which costs $50 to replace if done proactively (like Toyota is currently doing on the Avalons and I believe, Camry's - two cars which have the SAME FAULTY HOSE). Toyota, in their infinite wisdom, will not proactively replace or even inform customers that the hose has a defect. It's a $6,640 damn shame.
I'm so pissed about the situation I'm going to leave the dealers name and address visible. The dealer (who you will discover) did faulty work on my car - as documented by the dealer currently working on my car - resulting in a SECOND engine replacement (again, confirmed by the current dealer, little legal CYA maneuver on my part)
I'm no mechanical expert but when you see something like "Gear Assy" and "Short Block" and "Block Assy" on an invoice you don't even have to look at the costs associated with the repairs before the service manager is reaching for the defibrillator.
This total doesn't account for the 2 1/2 week rental car which was another $1500, gas to and from Glenwood Springs or the 12 hours I spent driving to and from our fair neighboring state.
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