I have never seen a motor even worth getting for a mk3 compleat with a new head gasket with low mi for anywhere near 600-700 bux , I see them buy it now on ebay for 900-1200 with auto tranny and "sold as is" , I will start my engine up and I know it runs great , buying a motor off ebay from japan with a stock head gasket that is asking to pop is not my idea of a good motor.