Trim-specific price guide

Buick Encore Engine — (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) prices

Pricing for the (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant of the Buick Encore engine, aggregated from 109 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

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Last updatedOct 13, 2026

2016 Buick Encore · (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)

$1,350

median asking price

9 priced listings · $1,100–$1,613

Price summary

A used Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)) costs $790 to $3,100, with a median asking price of $1,350. Based on 109 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,481

Grade B (good)$1,513

Buick Encore engine — (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) price snapshot

USD

Low: $790
Average: $1,529
High: $3,100

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

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$811–$2,00359 listings

Grade BStandard used$790–$1,80712 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,100–$3,10038 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$811–$2,003	59
Grade BStandard used	$790–$1,807	12
Grade XUngraded	$1,100–$3,100	38

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$1,481

Grade B$1,513

Ungraded$1,700

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $790–$3,100 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) priced differently?

This pricing covers the (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant of the Buick Encore engine, based on 109 priced listings across 5 model years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). Its $1,350 median is 29% below 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 M (8th digit, opt LE2) cost by year?

20169 listings$1,350$1,100 – $1,613 201717 listings$1,100$790 – $2,985 201837 listings$1,600$900 – $3,100 20199 listings$1,350$1,100 – $1,613 202137 listings$1,600$900 – $2,088

Other trims

Other Buick Encore engine variants

Full Encore guide

(1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV)

5 yrs$2,100$1,050 – $3,755

Common questions

Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)) FAQ

How much is a used Buick Encore engine ((1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2))?

Based on 109 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Buick Encore engine in the (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant lists between $790 and $3,100, with a median asking price of $1,350.

Which Buick Encore years use the (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) engine?

The (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) 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 M (8th digit, opt LE2) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,481, Grade B has a median of $1,513. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.