scrap value?

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 barry Posts: 138 saxo east coast renault scenic merc c200 2 mo
    #1
    my saxo is due its mot next month and i was willing to get the things done that i think need doing. brake discs and pads, new shock new tyre, possible welding and front steering issues but a mate in work said my car smelt funny as i pulled up. checked my oil and its full of the creamy white stuff, my rad also has it. i do a fair bit of milage in the car as im using it as a work horse at the mo. so was thinking on a v reg saxo is it really worth doing? how much is a saxo scrap value, does anyone know? its got ax gt alloys on.
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Paignton, devon Posts: 125 Saxo vtr
    #2
    Scrap value is around 150 depending on your area. It deffinatly looks like head gasket issues, but at the end of the day it's entirely up to you, wether you want to spend the money and getting it right.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 barry Posts: 138 saxo east coast renault scenic merc c200 2 mo
    #3
    i gotta be honest mate its done a good job the last 6 months iv had it. but i think its had its day. there are so many small issues with the car that need sorting. its been fun to drive tho. lol. if i gotta spend 50 quid on a mot then 30-40 on a tyre and possibly welding and defo front end issues, i gotta whine on 3rd gear as well and a leaky car when it rains lol, i may as well get myself another banger for 400 quid with a years mot.
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Paignton, devon Posts: 125 Saxo vtr
    #4
    Does sound like its had better days lol but if your gonna fork out 400 quid for another banger then what's saying this banger won't have issues. For 400 quid I'm sure you can make the Saxo pass the mot and do the head gasket, making it a good run around. Anyways it's up to you at the end of the day lol
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line
    #5
    I'd spend that 400 fixing issuses with the saxo, atleast you know its fit for the roads for months to come. Buying a banger 400 might leave you with problems to sort out on that.
  6. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #6
    From the list of things wrong there sounds like alot more than £400 worth of work lol.

    Sounds like you're better off buying a new banger with a 12 month ticket mate.


    If you sell it for scrap value, prob get atleast £100, put that towards your funds towards another banger.

    Can pick up some decent cars for £500 these days.
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #7
    Personally i`d strip the car & sell the decent parts,then scrap what`s leftover mate.
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Weston-super-Mare Posts: 197 1997 MK1 Saxo VTR 8V 1996 MK1 Saxo VTR 8V
    #8
    how much for AX GT alloys??
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    Personally i`d strip the car & sell the decent parts,then scrap what`s leftover mate.
    What? All 300kg's of bare shell? Worth £45...
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrisB View Post
    What? All 300kg's of bare shell? Worth £45...
    Didn`t realise mate that`s all its worth lol.
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #11
    Haha, neither did I till I weighed in a 106gti the other day.
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 barry Posts: 138 saxo east coast renault scenic merc c200 2 mo
    #12
    i gotta get my scenic through its mot tomorro then depending on funds after that will decide what happens to the saxo. any ideas how much a head gasket would cost to do?
  13. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrisB View Post
    Haha, neither did I till I weighed in a 106gti the other day.
    You got ripped off lol
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by krisdiamond91 View Post
    i gotta get my scenic through its mot tomorro then depending on funds after that will decide what happens to the saxo. Any ideas how much a head gasket would cost to do?
    £400 - £500
  15. Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 10
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AnthonyMartin View Post
    £400 - £500
    Shop around a bit for the best price, trouble is it is a buyers market at the moment.
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line
    #16
    £400/£500 for HG on a saxo?

    £200/£300 tops!
  17. L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 86
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxo_singh View Post
    £400/£500 for HG on a saxo?

    £200/£300 tops!
    lol, im no expert but i know it could be done alot cheaper then that!
  18. Banned Joined: May 2011 north london Posts: 1618 mk1 flat arch
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by krisdiamond91 View Post
    i gotta get my scenic through its mot tomorro then depending on funds after that will decide what happens to the saxo. any ideas how much a head gasket would cost to do?
    i had to do mine, but i didnt want to pay soo much! so i ended up doing it myself! should give it a try if your up for it!