best place for an engine

Same here. I was thinking a salvage yard with a warranty, but that's around $2700 uninstalled and usually engines with over 125k

 

Can you share more details?

How many miles on it?

Any specific issues you’ve noticed, say excessive oil consumption, shaking at start up, coolant loss, things like that? Are you dealing with independent shop or dealership?

Are they giving any more specific info, or just “you need a new engine”?

Have there been any warning lights and if so has anyone read and divulged trouble codes?

 

under the hood?

 

I am waiting for @Mendel Leisk to argue it is in the rear like any good old Volkswagen.

 

Not everything can be solved "online".

Are you sure you want to invest that much in a 10 year old car ?
If the HV battery is original, that probably will go next.
And with a cost similar to a new engine.

This may not be a good plan.

P.S. A second opinion on needing a new engine might be a good idea.