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03-30-2023, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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GR Corolla engine failure - Toyota foots the bill
Possible money shift situation resulting in catastrophic engine failure.
Toyota has decided to pay for damages under warranty. Article + YouTube vids below. https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/20...ts-32000-bill/ |
03-30-2023, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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How can the parts cost $32k if the entire car's MSRP is $36k?
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03-30-2023, 04:20 PM | #3 |
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03-31-2023, 03:49 PM | #9 |
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How can this engine be more expensive than a F90 M5 engine?
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04-03-2023, 01:50 PM | #11 |
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That engine isn't exactly anything special. It's open deck aluminum block without forged internals. I expect the cost may have something to do with the fact they are hand built on a dedicated GR factory assembly line and not mass produced.
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04-03-2023, 04:30 PM | #12 |
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That's more than the cost of a new engine for an E92 M3
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04-06-2023, 07:15 AM | #13 |
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Unfair comparison, S65 is sold at a much higher volume (ie. scale) than the G16E, and S65 is not hand built,
Labour cost >>> parts cost
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04-06-2023, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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Looks special to me
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04-06-2023, 09:34 AM | #15 |
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One of the most powerful 3-cylinder engines in production, 185.4 horsepower per liter... sure it sounds run of the mill.
Toyota is committed to these GR cars and an enduring legacy. Good on them for creating, selling, and now supporting them (even when it is almost assuredly the owner's mistake)! |
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