Trim-specific price guide

Buick Encore Engine — (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) prices

Pricing for the (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) variant of the Buick Encore engine, aggregated from 196 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

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Last updatedOct 13, 2026

2016 Buick Encore · (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV)

$2,448

median asking price

35 priced listings · $1,500–$3,755

Price summary

A used Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV)) costs $1,050 to $3,755, with a median asking price of $2,100. Based on 196 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,190

Grade B (good)$2,072

Buick Encore engine — (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,050
Average: $2,211
High: $3,755

196 priced listings across 5 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,050–$2,947140 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,300–$2,57228 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,400–$3,75528 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,050–$2,947	140
Grade BStandard used	$1,300–$2,572	28
Grade XUngraded	$1,400–$3,755	28

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,190

Grade B$2,072

Ungraded$1,900

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,050–$3,755 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) priced differently?

This pricing covers the (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) variant of the Buick Encore engine, based on 196 priced listings across 5 model years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). Its $2,100 median is 11% above the Buick Encore engine overall median of $1,900.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) cost by year?

201635 listings$2,448$1,500 – $3,755 201743 listings$1,999$1,400 – $2,947 201843 listings$2,100$1,050 – $3,500 201934 listings$2,448$1,550 – $3,755 202141 listings$2,100$1,050 – $3,500

Other trims

Other Buick Encore engine variants

Full Encore guide

(1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)

5 yrs$1,350$790 – $3,100

Common questions

Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV)) FAQ

How much is a used Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV))?

Based on 196 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Buick Encore engine in the (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) variant lists between $1,050 and $3,755, with a median asking price of $2,100.

Which Buick Encore years use the (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) engine?

The (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,190, Grade B has a median of $2,072. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.