How to upgrade my Captiva LT to Captiva Automatic Tx

prabhpreet · 20th March 2009, 13:17

Hi,

I bought the Chevrolet Captiva LT in Sep 2008.
Now Chevrolet has launched the Automatic variant with AWD. I am really keen on upgrading my vehicle to this version.

The feature I am most interested in is the Automatic transmission (not the AWD, traction control etc..). I contacted my dealer, other dealers and GM, but none of them had any clue about this.

But my sense is these different variants are really made from swappable components. So, it should not be too difficult to get an automatic tx fitted, esp. since one is available from the company now.

Please let me know your thoughts on whether it is advisable to go ahead with such a swap. If so, which places could I get this done from?

thanks a ton in advance.

ajmat · 20th March 2009, 14:24

It is possible but you would have spent almost 30% more plus even having to try and source the components, trying to find someone to fit it, optimise it, new ECU - list is endless. Add the fact that no one will buy your frankenstein and the RC book will need updation

Will cost less to sell existing car and buy

girishg · 20th March 2009, 15:24

I suggest you sell this and buy a new automatic...would be the more efficient thing to do

vineethvazhayil · 20th March 2009, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by prabhpreet

Hi,

I bought the Chevrolet Captiva LT in Sep 2008.
Now Chevrolet has launched the Automatic variant with AWD. I am really keen on upgrading my vehicle to this version.

The feature I am most interested in is the Automatic transmission (not the AWD, traction control etc..). I contacted my dealer, other dealers and GM, but none of them had any clue about this.

But my sense is these different variants are really made from swappable components. So, it should not be too difficult to get an automatic tx fitted, esp. since one is available from the company now.

Please let me know your thoughts on whether it is advisable to go ahead with such a swap. If so, which places could I get this done from?

thanks a ton in advance.

Best option would be to exchange your current one with the new one. Other options will nullify warranty and would be far more risky.

Proxima · 20th March 2009, 15:42

First of all ask yourself:

Quote:

Why do I need the Automatic variant with AWD?

Then decide. My 2 cents.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 20th March 2009, 15:58

Never heard of a convert from manual to automatic tranny. Yes, it's all component as you said but installed from the company's factory, something that cannot be just done outside.

canonball · 20th March 2009, 16:05

Simple ajmat is right sell old buy new less expensive more rewarding less headach no wasteful spend

prabhpreet · 20th March 2009, 17:30

Thanks everyone for the comments.

My inclination for the automatic was the convenience in city driving. AWD is not something I desire.

A while back I inquired about the upgrade to automatic with some car modifier in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. He said he could do it in 1-1.5 lac with the original assembly/tx imported (as captiva automatic was still to be launched in india then). Given that the Automatic version is around 2 lac more expensive, plus there would be the additional loss of depreciation while selling the current vehicle, I thought upgrading would be more economical.
But with the additional, and more serious, drawbacks of loosing the warranty and getting the registration fixed, I feel this isn't a practical solution.

IMO I would switch do a different car, an automatic one, than selling and buying the same vehicle back

prabhpreet · 20th March 2009, 17:47

Thanks everyone for the comments.

My inclination for the automatic version was for the convenience of auto tx in city driving, and not for the awd.

a while back I inquired abt this upgrade from a modifier in karol bagh, delhi. he quoted 1-1.5 lack with the original assembly/tx imported (since the model was not yet launched in india). so, my feeling was the amt i wud lose in resale, plus the 2 lakh higher cost of the new model, wud cost me much more than an upgrade.

however, the warranty and registration part now makes me feel that this is a very risky, and impractical proposition.

thanks a ton!

20th March 2009, 13:17	#1
prabhpreet BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 40 Thanked: 0 Times	How to upgrade my Captiva LT to Captiva Automatic Tx Hi, I bought the Chevrolet Captiva LT in Sep 2008. Now Chevrolet has launched the Automatic variant with AWD. I am really keen on upgrading my vehicle to this version. The feature I am most interested in is the Automatic transmission (not the AWD, traction control etc..). I contacted my dealer, other dealers and GM, but none of them had any clue about this. But my sense is these different variants are really made from swappable components. So, it should not be too difficult to get an automatic tx fitted, esp. since one is available from the company now. Please let me know your thoughts on whether it is advisable to go ahead with such a swap. If so, which places could I get this done from? thanks a ton in advance.
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20th March 2009, 14:24	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	It is possible but you would have spent almost 30% more plus even having to try and source the components, trying to find someone to fit it, optimise it, new ECU - list is endless. Add the fact that no one will buy your frankenstein and the RC book will need updation Will cost less to sell existing car and buy
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girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	I suggest you sell this and buy a new automatic...would be the more efficient thing to do
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20th March 2009, 15:58	#6
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 576 Times View My Garage	Never heard of a convert from manual to automatic tranny. Yes, it's all component as you said but installed from the company's factory, something that cannot be just done outside.
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20th March 2009, 16:05	#7
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Simple ajmat is right sell old buy new less expensive more rewarding less headach no wasteful spend
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20th March 2009, 17:30	#8
prabhpreet BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 40 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks everyone for the comments. My inclination for the automatic was the convenience in city driving. AWD is not something I desire. A while back I inquired about the upgrade to automatic with some car modifier in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. He said he could do it in 1-1.5 lac with the original assembly/tx imported (as captiva automatic was still to be launched in india then). Given that the Automatic version is around 2 lac more expensive, plus there would be the additional loss of depreciation while selling the current vehicle, I thought upgrading would be more economical. But with the additional, and more serious, drawbacks of loosing the warranty and getting the registration fixed, I feel this isn't a practical solution. IMO I would switch do a different car, an automatic one, than selling and buying the same vehicle back
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20th March 2009, 17:47	#9
prabhpreet BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 40 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks everyone for the comments. My inclination for the automatic version was for the convenience of auto tx in city driving, and not for the awd. a while back I inquired abt this upgrade from a modifier in karol bagh, delhi. he quoted 1-1.5 lack with the original assembly/tx imported (since the model was not yet launched in india). so, my feeling was the amt i wud lose in resale, plus the 2 lakh higher cost of the new model, wud cost me much more than an upgrade. however, the warranty and registration part now makes me feel that this is a very risky, and impractical proposition. thanks a ton!
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