Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 32
New engine - how much is my Disco worth?
I recently had a new engine fitted as a result of the previous lump seizing up (managed to get LRCS to cover 50% of the cost; I still had to shell out 5k ) but think it is time to trade her in for a newer model. I have spoken to various people, most of whom have said they didn't think the new engine would have an impact on sale price. Can that be right? The car is an 07 HSE in very good condition, full LRSH, two owners with 147k on the clock but, as I say, a brand spanking new engine. Similar cars seem to vary between £10k and £13k online but I have no idea how a new engine should impact that. Any thoughts on what mine is worth would be greatly appreciated....
5th Feb 2014 8:14 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
I had a similar situation with a D2 - new engine fitted (proper new engine not a recon) but it did not make a big difference to its value, which was a bit disappointing. I think it sold easier because of the new engine but did not actually increase its value.
Seems stupid I know!
ps - I noticed it is an 07 D3 - what caused the engine problem?2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
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5th Feb 2014 8:24 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
I see a common issue raising its head here Farmerboy
Oil casing perhaps D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
5th Feb 2014 8:31 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
people on here are as sharp as tacks!
- can't you just tell I have had a slow day and stayed indoors!2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
5th Feb 2014 8:33 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72948
Must be getting to the stage for early D3s (incl mine) that the cost of a new engine is more than the car is worth and the car is scrapped.
Re engine changing/increase the value, doubt it. New engine raises the question of why it failed and raises concerns with the buyer, realistic or not.
5th Feb 2014 8:37 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
you would have thought a new engine is a plus TBH ......
I would have leaned towards it if I had a choice of two similar vehicles .... but look at the mess I got in
Farmerboy
Not suprised with the rain ....
Been in and out all day .... so been logging on all day .... with a brew each time .... D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
5th Feb 2014 8:37 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
yippee found the "view more emoticons" button....
it is addictive this damn forum... I really must get out more. 2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
5th Feb 2014 8:47 pm
JacksoB
Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 32
The actual cause of the failure has never been determined, the engine just seized up and I had a choice of paying for 10+ hours of engine stripping to find the cause versus agreeing to paying 50% of a new engine.
So, given it has been replaced, I presume no residual worries? I am thinking of putting it in For Sale & Wanted, on the assumption that a member might be more likely to see a new engine as a plus
6th Feb 2014 10:15 am
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
now was it a recon LR engine or a complete new engine, I assume it was a full engine and not a half engine?
Of course it would have the balance of the 12 months, unlimited warranty
looking forward to seeing the pics
6th Feb 2014 10:37 pm
maddogsetc
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 537
Forgive my asking - how did you manage to get LR to stump up 50% on a 6 year old 147K mile engine?
It's a tough call as to the value - my gut feel is that on the one hand buyers will recognise that engines at that mileage are likely to have some wear and tear so a new engine is on the face of it reassuring. But at the same time, subliminally it will open up potentially unfounded doubts that they might be buying trouble.
I think you need to find the right buyer and this forum is a good place to start
6th Feb 2014 10:59 pm
discocity
Member Since: 22 Sep 2013
Location: oxford
Posts: 59
Also why get shot of a disco 3 with brand new engine
Cost...what it takes to have it or get it...Razoos ...out of you're hard earned
Value.....something else entirely a feature (that costs) when its being sold to you...but worth all when the transaction is the other way
Worth.....the personal thing...perception based...some things are worth a lot to me & not to others depends on the day, what is happening, nostalgia, what it may cost to have, keep & actually use it, maybe the phases of the moon.
A vehicle (including a D3) has to have an engine....if its & burns oil the value of the vehicle is far less...
if its got a "new" engine.....it has the same value as any other as it doesn't do any more & costs the same to keep
...it doesn't make the vehicles worth any greater...it may even reduce it as it may be perceived the rest of the car has seen the life of the former presumably engine in some regime of not being cared for or thrashed (even both)
&....the truth that the former engine may have died an honourable death means nought.
almost.....the same as when you try to sell a vehicle with extra toys, bolt ons or goodies..the value from the book is the same..you get no more
.......however if a dealer is trying to sell you the vehicle (like ex demo cars) they try to sting you for the privilege of getting something that they haven't even paid for...basterds the lot of them
there is no point in listing an HSE's features when you try to flog it ....they are standard (or used to be) anyway - the car has a list value
so a D3 or anything else with a new engine value same as or maybe less...maybe worth more to you but not to anyone elseBREXIT - done properly.
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8th Feb 2014 10:27 am
sacimiddx
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value is the amount someone pays you for an item or service that is worth something to them and that's how much it costs themIllegitimi Non Carborundum
9th Feb 2014 11:54 am
character
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funny how the original poster has not been back...
9th Feb 2014 12:35 pm
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) but think it is time to trade her in for a newer model. I have spoken to various people, most of whom have said they didn't think the new engine would have an impact on sale price. Can that be right? The car is an 07 HSE in very good condition, full LRSH, two owners with 147k on the clock but, as I say, a brand spanking new engine. Similar cars seem to vary between £10k and £13k online but I have no idea how a new engine should impact that. Any thoughts on what mine is worth would be greatly appreciated....
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