In Australia, replacing an engine typically costs about $3,500–$10,000 for a mainstream four‑cylinder using a good used or reconditioned unit, including labour. Opt for a new crate/long‑block and you’re looking at roughly $6,000–$12,000 for fours, with V6/V8 and prestige stuff jumping to $10,000–$20,000+. Euro performance exotica can wander into $15,000–$30,000, because of course it can. Labour alone is often $1,500–$4,000 thanks to 10–25 hours of remove/replace, coding, fluids and assorted swear words. Add $500–$2,000 for mounts, belts, gaskets, a clutch (manuals), or a new radiator/turbo if the old one lunched itself. If the quote starts flirting with the car’s market value, consider a low‑km used engine, a wrecker donor, or just buying a different car—your wallet will send flowers either way.
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