found a W8-

[vdubdad]

Advertised with a motor that needs rebuild or new. 2002, auto,$2000.00 FIRM. Saw motors advertised for between $1500. and $3000. Haven't called the owner, but $2000 for a bad motor car seems high, at least to cheap me.

What's the opinion of more informed members.

[Steve in Chicago]

2000, plus engine cost, plus install cost, better be below what you would pay for a running W8 in the same condition.

[Twista]

ask the guy if hes willing to part with his overhead lol..

[vwb5t]

Location? Would make a perfect project for me


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[VAGguy]

You would spend at least another 4-5k to get another motor installed. I have not seen a W8 engine lately that wasn't going for less than $4k. don't forget another $1k to upgrade the transmission since it's an auto. W8's tend to eat torque converters like candy.

[keithwbloom]

Location? Would make a perfect project for me


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Jump on that Matt.


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[Hambone60]

I drive a W8 everyday. My opinion is run like hell! Lol. Alot of unknowns with that one. The tiptronics are horrible. Find a running 6 speed.

[Bdubskii]

Sounds like a money pit. Leave it where you found it lol.

[JimmyPringles]

.....or you could buy it (if they're asking $2k could probably get it for less), swap in a 1.8t or V6 (which are plenty) and have a 1.8T/V6 with all the W8 trim & goodies, which is what all the the 1.8T/V6 guys try to search out & scavenge to put in their Passats anyway.

As for the blown W8 engine, clean it up, get a nice piece of tempered glass (whatever size you choose) place it over it and have a nice/unique coffee table.

[-BEE5-]

.....or you could buy it (if they're asking $2k could probably get it for less), swap in a 1.8t or V6 (which are plenty) and have a 1.8T/V6 with all the W8 trim & goodies, which is what all the the 1.8T/V6 guys try to search out & scavenge to put in their Passats anyway.

As for the blown W8 engine, clean it up, get a nice piece of tempered glass (whatever size you choose) place it over it and have a nice/unique coffee table.

this.
i would do the V6. less things to worry about.