The continuing saga of Matrix vs Rock.

It was initially inspected by the Toyota dealership to be about a $1600 repair. Insurance adjuster came out and spec'd replacing another part, kicking up the repair to $3k. Part came in, we were supposed to pick it up today.

Just got a call from the dealership. The transmission is toast.

I thought I saw a lot of purple when it was draining its life fluids after I got off the road, but some oils look purple.

So it will add at least another week to the repair. I don't expect to see my car until after Christmas.

SUCKS!

Still, we're only out our $250 insurance deductible. We're just also out an awful lot of convenience.

EDIT: went by the dealership to get some stuff out of the car that we'll need for the trip (power inverter, etc.). Found out the tranny will run $3200. So that'll take the total repair up over $6k.