How much is a new TDI engine?

OhSnap · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 09:23 PM

Hey guys! I found this on eBay and was wondering how expensive it is to put in a new TDI engine? Is it a good or bad idea?

Volkswagen : Beetle-New - eBay (item 200569066250 end time Jan-31-11 18:35:09 PST)

jason m · #2 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 24flinching

Hey guys! I found this on eBay and was wondering how expensive it is to put in a new TDI engine? Is it a good or bad idea?

Volkswagen : Beetle-New - eBay (item 200569066250 end time Jan-31-11 18:35:09 PST)

you can figure 2000 if you can find one complete in a salvage yard but I would caution you as it is an automatic and they tend to fail before 150k miles.

InsectusMaximus · #3 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 10:39 PM

ALH ENGINE site:craigslist.org - Google Search

OhSnap · #4 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 07:55 PM

Somebody mentioned that when autotragic fails you can switch it to a manual. Why couldn't you do both at once - and would all this messing around be worth it in the end?

jason m · #5 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 24flinching

Somebody mentioned that when autotragic fails you can switch it to a manual. Why couldn't you do both at once - and would all this messing around be worth it in the end?

That is entirely dependant on if you DIY or pay thru the nose. I would have to say no. I would purchase myself as I have an extra car, time, ability and a little patience. For most people I would say no.

Smileybug · #6 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 09:20 PM

Personally, I'd just get a TDI with a manual. The time and money to swap a new TDI engine and swap to a manual just isn't worth it to me. But thats me.

OhSnap · #7 (**permalink**) 01-29-2011, 04:04 AM

Thanks guys - that's all I need to know! I am not very DIY when it comes to cars so I think I'll wait on a better deal.

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