Buick Encore transmission — VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD price snapshot
- Low
- $120
- Average
- $263
- High
- $500
Trim-specific price guide
Buick Encore Transmission — VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD prices
Pricing for the VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD variant of the Buick Encore transmission, aggregated from 133 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Price summary
A used Buick Encore transmission (VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD) costs $120 to $500, with a median asking price of $283. Based on 133 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$283
Grade B (good)$225
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$500108 listings
Grade BStandard used$120–$34715 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$30010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$500 | 108 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $120–$347 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$300 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$283
Grade B$225
Ungraded$300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $120–$500 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD priced differently?
This pricing covers the VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD variant of the Buick Encore transmission, based on 133 priced listings across 4 model years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). Its $283 median is 20% below the Buick Encore transmission overall median of $353.
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 VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD cost by year?
Other trims
Other Buick Encore transmission variants
AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), AWD (opt MHB)
1 yr$217$150 – $700AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), FWD (opt MH8)
1 yr$400$150 – $522AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV, opt MNK), AWD
1 yr$223$171 – $489AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV, opt MNK), FWD
1 yr$343$200 – $500AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2, opt MNH), AWD
1 yr$525$345 – $1,225AT, (1.4L), (6 speed), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2, opt MNH), FWD
1 yr$575$125 – $1,800(AT), AWD
1 yr$500$161 – $1,230(AT), AWD, opt LE2
1 yr$580$200 – $1,112(AT), AWD, opt LUV
1 yr$233$125 – $635Common questions
Buick Encore transmission (VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD) FAQ
How much is a used Buick Encore transmission (VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD)?
Based on 133 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Buick Encore transmission in the VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD variant lists between $120 and $500, with a median asking price of $283.
Which Buick Encore years use the VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD transmission?
The VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD variant appears in model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV), FWD condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $283, Grade B has a median of $225. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.