I have a 2009 RAV4 with seized engine. Used engine with installation and rservice will cost > $6000, new engine with installation 10 to 12 000 (by Toyota). Is it worth having the new/ engine installed

Asked by PeterMSmith Jul 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM about the 2009 Toyota RAV4 Base V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2009 RAV4  2.4 L VVTi with seized engine.  A used engine ( 170 000
km) with installation and service will cost > $6000, new engine with installation
10 to 12 000 (by Toyota). Is it worth having the new/ engine installed or should
I sell the vehicle for parts? If so how do I go about selling it for parts?

1 Answer
10

GuruTJT99 answered 6 years ago

The rule of halves apply here. If the replacement is half the value of the vehicle the, the vehicle should be replaced. In this case a 2009 is only valued at $5-$8k therefore you would be spending equal to the value of the vehicle with a used, and twice the value with new. I suggest you take the $12k and see what you get with a trade in. 170000 km= 105,000 miles, is not alot of miles for this vehicle. btw what caused the seizing? contact me at responsiblemedia@aol.com

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Toyota RAV4 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    CHARLES DEFAZIO
    Reputation
    4,850
  • #2
    Evie Hunt
    Reputation
    4,260
  • #3
    kathymay22
    Reputation
    3,350
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda CR-V
92 Great Deals out of 3,817 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Highlander
24 Great Deals out of 719 listings starting at $6,495
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota 4Runner
15 Great Deals out of 341 listings starting at $9,900
Used Toyota Corolla
110 Great Deals out of 1,961 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Tacoma
53 Great Deals out of 1,029 listings starting at $8,708
Used Subaru Forester
19 Great Deals out of 1,005 listings starting at $2,995
Used Nissan Rogue
108 Great Deals out of 4,724 listings starting at $3,900
Used Lexus RX
33 Great Deals out of 894 listings starting at $4,200
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 914 listings starting at $2,799
Used Honda Civic
162 Great Deals out of 3,375 listings starting at $2,230

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.