VTR - VTR Conversion?

1. Danny-UK Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 3

   #1 1st May 2011, 10:09

   Hi, I'm new to Saxperience, i came hear for some help, I currently have a Saxo 1.6 VTR 2001, its done 110,000 miles.
   
   I was thinking of putting a newer engine and transmission in (i.e 30,000 miles
   
   When i decide to sell it, will it be worth more?, and does the insurance go up even if its the same engine?
   
   + Whats the situation with the mileage gage? does it stay at 110,000 miles?
   
   Any Help
   
   THANKS!!!
2. saxorino Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Batley, dewsbury Posts: 370 1.1x saxo(gone), vauxhall vectra

   #2 1st May 2011, 10:13

   It maybe worth more due to the fact less millage, And the insurance shouldnt go up as its the same engine, and yes it will stay at 110,000 because the millage is stored on the dials it self so that will have to be changed.
3. samburton53 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto

   #3 1st May 2011, 10:13

   Insurance shouldn't increase if it is the same engine, as it would be classed as a repair or replacement part, rather than a modification.
   
   You probably would get a little more for it with fewer miles on the engine, however the buyer would want to feel comfortable that the engine swap was done well. Get it done professionally, and you should be ok.
   
   But having said that, changing an engine is a lot of work, and can be expensive. You might find the added value to the car will be less than the cost of the work, rendering your idea a bit pointless...
4. Saxovch22 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Scotland Posts: 1191 02 Saxo Vts

   #4 1st May 2011, 10:16

   You Would ideally want receipts etc to prove the engines mileage , just remember to tell them the mileage on the shell
5. saxorino Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Batley, dewsbury Posts: 370 1.1x saxo(gone), vauxhall vectra

   #5 1st May 2011, 10:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by samburton53 You might find the added value to the car will be less than the cost of the work, rendering your idea a bit pointless...

   Good point
6. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #6 1st May 2011, 10:18

   if you want a low mileage engine then pm boony, he had my 6000 mile engine,last heard he was putting an S engine in his car
7. Danny-UK Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 3

   #7 1st May 2011, 10:56

   Thanks Guys, Loads of Help!!! Appreciate it
8. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #8 1st May 2011, 11:20

   it wont increase insurance, and it wont increase value(the car will still have 110+ on it), itll give you a better point of sale then you had previousley, provided you can show proof its been done, take pics of mielage onb car and engine in/out, with you name and date on, this is a help for high miler's
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 1st May 2011, 12:53

   by the way, if you do this, get an engine with the same plug ecu, will be easier to plug in
10. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #10 1st May 2011, 12:55

    Pointless tbh mate.
    
    A saxo with that much mileage isn't worth much anyway. Your best bet is to run it till it dies.
11. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #11 1st May 2011, 13:06

    not necessarily, my 03 vt has 94k on, i consider it to be a fair car for the age and mileage, im fitting a new engine soon as the loom comes back, if its a decent base you want to keep a while it could be worth it
    
    just be aware at mileage like that if other stuff hasnt been replaced its gonna start to fail also, in my case the car has been fully rebuilt, new wishbones, lower mileage fully rebuilt struts, brand new shocks/dampers, another beam...and just fitted a re-con one as that went after 2k lol, new discs and pads etc- so mileage is just a number onthe shell for me
    
    gotta see its worth it before you make decisions
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 1st May 2011, 14:11

    why not keep the engine until it actually fucks up? whose to say the new engine might be kaput? you might be surprised how long your engine lasts?
13. Danny-UK Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 3

    #13 1st May 2011, 14:52

    Okay thanks people!!