02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth?

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Thu 20 Sep 2012 09:52
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - Nickski2

Hi guys trying to haelp a hard up mate, his 02 rav4 2l diesel has a destroyed engine. turbo failure and subsequent engine destruction.

11 months tax and current mot, no panel damage, and i figure its worth something to someone somewhere, so ebay time.

What in your considered opinion is it worth?

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Thu 20 Sep 2012 10:20
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - madf

Ask Toyota for a new engine first.

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Thu 20 Sep 2012 10:45
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - Nickski2

hi MadF, serious? its got to be out of warranty.... wont they just laugh at me?

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Thu 20 Sep 2012 16:09
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - madf

hi MadF, serious? its got to be out of warranty.... wont they just laugh at me?

I am perfectly serious. If TToyota have a amanufacturning problem, they extend teh warranty.

That engine has a manufacturing problem.

(You are talking Toyota here, not VW or Audi or BMW).

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Thu 20 Sep 2012 11:20
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - tony g
E bay is the best way to move a car like this on ,describe it accurately and dont put a reserve on it .

I've sold a few part exchanges in this way ,it would sell for between £500 and £1000 .As it is.

The cost of repairs ,if you have to buy a second hand engine and pay labour to fit it ,would exceed the cars likely selling price of £2000.In good running condition .

When you sell the car can you let the forum know the outcome ,your experience will help others .

Tony g
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Thu 20 Sep 2012 11:28
02 diesel rav4 blown engine - whats it worth? - Ethan Edwards

Interesting you thought of Ebay. Supply and fit a used engine on there seems to be about a grand. The finished car should be worth two to two and a half grand. So it's a judgenment call to the owner.

Probably the easiest route is as tonyG suggests. Sell it on Ebay (as is) walk away and try and look happy. I concur that asking Toyota for a new engine for a ten yo car is probably not going to work!

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