Define dogshit. If all I want is reliability then those engines are basically the best there is.

If I’m willing to compromise MPG and some power for an engine that’ll last me 300k+ with minimal maintenance then that engine/trans is amazing. Does it also benefit Toyota to have such a long production cycle? Of course. But if people like it, and it works VERY well, why change it?

They’re definitely hyped up by the consumers, but Toyota would be a bad company not to take advantage of that hype. I do wish they did more about dealer mark ups but that’s an issue with every manufacturer.