Buying a used car that's had a new engine
06 January 2005, 02:19 PM
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Buying a used car that's had a new engine
Well actually, selling.
My Jag X-type's engine popped and it's getting a new one fitted as we speak. Do you think this would put of potential buyers? I had planned to change it for a 530d in the new year.
My Jag X-type's engine popped and it's getting a new one fitted as we speak. Do you think this would put of potential buyers? I had planned to change it for a 530d in the new year.
06 January 2005, 04:25 PM
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No, not if it was from the dealership or such with a proper reciept and warranty.
If it was from a scrapyard or one of the dodgier placed advertising in 'trader then i would take a long hard look.
Does depend on the car and the price of the car i suppose.
If it was from a scrapyard or one of the dodgier placed advertising in 'trader then i would take a long hard look.
Does depend on the car and the price of the car i suppose.
06 January 2005, 04:37 PM
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If it was a brand new engine then it would probably increase its value and appeal to those who know better. Those who don't know much about cars, or haven't actually thought much about it, will probably be put off.
06 January 2005, 09:40 PM
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random example:
half of the bmw 328i sports had new blocks from bmw because of a problem with them over many years. hasnt harmed sales- the ones that have had the change are more desirable and worth more
As long as its a dealer thats done it there is no problem.
In factm if the rest of the car has done 100k, but the engine is only 40k old with a dealer receipt and stamp id be possibly more inclined to buy it.
half of the bmw 328i sports had new blocks from bmw because of a problem with them over many years. hasnt harmed sales- the ones that have had the change are more desirable and worth more
As long as its a dealer thats done it there is no problem.
In factm if the rest of the car has done 100k, but the engine is only 40k old with a dealer receipt and stamp id be possibly more inclined to buy it.
06 January 2005, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
No not really, Fiat Coupe owners have an engine count in their sig on FCCUK !
06 January 2005, 09:58 PM
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There's also the question of why it's being replaced. A new engine isn't a reason to avoid the car IMHO, but people are quite reasonably wary of a car that's been thrashed, and some may assume that's the reason the engine has failed whether that's actually the case or not.
If your engine is being changed because of a known design flaw, then be honest and upfront about it and you shouldn't have a problem provided you have a receipt for the work from a main dealer or (other) reputable garage. If you've knackered it, though, then of course it'll put buyers off!
If your engine is being changed because of a known design flaw, then be honest and upfront about it and you shouldn't have a problem provided you have a receipt for the work from a main dealer or (other) reputable garage. If you've knackered it, though, then of course it'll put buyers off!
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06 January 2005, 10:12 PM
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Just make sure the new engine number gets recorded on teh registration document to keep the hisory complete. It avoids difficult to prove questions at a later date like 'Why doesen't the engine number match?' when asked by either the buyer or the Police!
06 January 2005, 10:39 PM
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Good point - for that matter, make sure the garage actually makes a note of the new engine number before they install it, leaving the number somewhere inaccessible...
08 January 2005, 02:25 PM
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That may well be true. All I know is that it's NOT the case that all Subaru main dealers, always, bother to record engine numbers before fitting them.
08 January 2005, 03:27 PM
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Thanks for your contributions chaps. They didn't ask for any docs when they took the car in. I'm expecting to see the engine number on the invoice. The fact that they covered it under warranty without question should clear up any ideas of neglect on my part.
12 January 2005, 02:02 PM
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12 January 2005, 02:04 PM
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Hmm, I'm not so sure. The car is no longer original and people say things like:
"why has the engine blown".
"Did he thrash it".
"if thrashed what else is f$cked".
"Is it a Monday morning/Friday afternoion effort".
"why has the engine blown".
"Did he thrash it".
"if thrashed what else is f$cked".
"Is it a Monday morning/Friday afternoion effort".
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