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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #60 on: 24 September 2019, 09:29:20 »
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 September 2019, 09:07:20
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2019, 08:57:20
So crunch time now, bargain banger or something newer.  Hummmm

Given your lack of time for DIY, I'd say get something newer. With your current mileage you'd be unlucky if you needed to do anything other than an annual service and topping up the washer fluid.

Then again, there's nothing easier than spending someone else's money  ;D

Im thinking banger barge to see me through winter, to not rush a decision.
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #61 on: 24 September 2019, 09:31:02 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2019, 09:13:50
Hyundai i40 diesel should tick all your requirements  :-X

I’m having challenges at home with my wife not being well at the moment. So f*** off with your stupid side swiping comments and faces.  >:(
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« Reply #62 on: 24 September 2019, 09:48:53 »
We all have 'life' to deal with. Sorry to hear that she's not well, believe it or not, I know exactly how worrying this can be.

The last thing you need is an unreliable car... posh, cheap or otherwise, and as appliances go, the Hyundai (or a Toyota) would be about as hassle free as you can get.

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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #63 on: 24 September 2019, 10:37:39 »
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2019, 09:29:20
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 September 2019, 09:07:20

Im thinking banger barge to see me through winter, to not rush a decision.

Good point, dropping a five figure sum on a car wouldn't be something to do in haste, if you haven't fully made your decision.

Sorry to hear your OH isn't well, I hope she gets back to full health quickly!
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #64 on: 24 September 2019, 10:55:18 »
Could also get the Omega diagnosed properly and fixed.

Be cheaper and less hassle than buying another barge to smoke around...
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #65 on: 24 September 2019, 11:45:16 »
Probably wouldn't cost the earth to have it trailered to Serek and back again...
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« Reply #66 on: 24 September 2019, 11:59:10 »
Typically a pound a mile... Or £50 trailer hire plus fuel.  :y
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #67 on: 24 September 2019, 17:58:19 »
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2019, 08:57:20
So crunch time now, bargain banger or something newer.  Hummmm
I would seriously look at repair costs if you think it is the HG, as a banger will need £500 dropped on it to fix its niggles, plus the unknown element, and what you've been looking at will need constant work - the nature of big bangers.  Given your current status, you could do without that.  At least your car is a known entity, and a trusted garage would not be all that dear, as discussed privately.

The Omega Elite is a very hard car to match. Irrespective of price.

Or bite the bullet for a near new car, if you can afford it, if just for commuting, a small far east shitbox costs next to nothing at about 3-4yrs old.
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #68 on: 24 September 2019, 17:58:50 »
I still aint convinced it HG mind.
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« Reply #69 on: 24 September 2019, 18:05:16 »
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« Reply #70 on: 24 September 2019, 21:03:07 »
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #71 on: 24 September 2019, 21:08:28 »
Just diagnose the fault and then get it fixed...will cost a lot less than the other garbage which has been suggested as replacements .

You like the car/enjoy the car ...get it fixed
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Re: Proper Motor
« Reply #72 on: 24 September 2019, 21:23:00 »
That's the thing, if he did genuinely want to run the Omega forever, it would have been fixed months ago.

If other things are being impacted by running a fussy fuel hungry barge, then he needs an appliance.

I am not the only one suggesting it, regardless of whether it is appreciated or not...
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