Browsing the LKQ website is an interesting lesson in basic economics.
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I observed used engines priced as low as $366. I saw one engine priced around $10k.
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One of the $366 engines was for a Honda CR-Z. That's a comparatively rare model so one might expect the price to be higher. However,
it is also a fairly reliable and inexpensive car, so the demand for engines is quite low. I suspect a typical CR-Z owner with a blown engine
would junk the car rather than spend $5k on installing a used engine.
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On the other hand, the $10K engine was a 6.2-liter out of a 2010s-era Camaro. Between Camaro enthusiasts, GM truck enthusiasts,
and the community of car modifiers with the default strategy of "Drop an LS1/LS2/LS6 in it!" there will be enormous demand for
that engine, and LQK is pricing it accordingly.
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I suspect some of the high quotes Julia has received are partially based on the belief that a Toyota RV owner is either an enthusiast
who will pay a premium to keep their vehicle running or (and I think this may be somewhat specific to California) the owner is
living in the RV (due to the high cost of housing) and will tolerate a higher price in order to keep their "home" in running order.
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I hope Julia finds a shop with more reasonable pricing, soon.
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Buzz L.
San Jose, CAb
