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General Car Chat / Re: Omega replacement...
« on: 18 August 2019, 14:44:25 »
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General Car Chat / Re: Omega replacement...
« on: 18 August 2019, 13:58:44 »
I have been going off the XFR's recently and this car was/is a contender. The XFR's within my budget are getting a bit too old and I no longer want a car so big. So for me its a choice between a 340i and XE-S. As Kev pointed out, rear folding seats are a hard to find option. I also need electric folding side mirrors and would like the larger navigation screen. The rear seats are apparently not as spacious as a F30 3 Series. Tough choice
Who owns the black pussy?
Who owns the black pussy?
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General Car Chat / Omega replacements- what's yours?
« on: 02 June 2019, 22:16:05 »
After three Omegas I had a Zafira for three years. I hated almost every moment of ownership but looking back it was a solid car, reliable and was very useful when I moved.
Then I had a Vectra 9-3 2.0T for two years. I was happy with it right until the moment it caught fire. It was a good example and quite rapid.
Now I have come full circle and back in another Omega but it doesn't feel as nice as it used to. The Vectra in drag was a much nicer car to drive and a better place to be in. Slightly unfair comparison because the Omega is twice the age - and still alive!
I think long term I might go German instead of British
What have you lot replaced or intend to replace yours with?
Then I had a Vectra 9-3 2.0T for two years. I was happy with it right until the moment it caught fire. It was a good example and quite rapid.
Now I have come full circle and back in another Omega but it doesn't feel as nice as it used to. The Vectra in drag was a much nicer car to drive and a better place to be in. Slightly unfair comparison because the Omega is twice the age - and still alive!
I think long term I might go German instead of British
What have you lot replaced or intend to replace yours with?
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General Car Chat / Re: My future classic - have I been had?
« on: 20 May 2019, 00:00:33 »
Yes I probably am worrying over nothing.
However, I contacted him after making the payment when he was supposedly still in the country and again when he said he would be back. Yes I can't collect for a while but I would've liked some sort of acknowledgement, he has my mobile number and it takes less than 30 seconds to send a text
Anyway I didn't report him to Ebay
However, I contacted him after making the payment when he was supposedly still in the country and again when he said he would be back. Yes I can't collect for a while but I would've liked some sort of acknowledgement, he has my mobile number and it takes less than 30 seconds to send a text
Anyway I didn't report him to Ebay
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General Car Chat / Re: My future classic - have I been had?
« on: 19 May 2019, 22:16:51 »
Yeah, I'm hoping he has extended his stay (said he went Holland 
) but he said he would be back Thursday, not Friday as I thought
I called and texted. I'll have to wait and see
) but he said he would be back Thursday, not Friday as I thought I called and texted. I'll have to wait and see
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General Car Chat / My future classic - have I been had?
« on: 19 May 2019, 21:59:34 »
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-3-2-v6-Elite-Top-Of-The-Range-NO-RESERVE-FUTURE-CLASSIC-/113739195140?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=adwehHG1TewRFcvBBpYmgXa8esY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
So I thought I bagged this beauty. I was grinning from ear to ear.
Auction ended last Monday, I paid a deposit of £180 via paypal because I couldn't collect the car for a while and didn't want to mess the seller about. He said he was going abroad for a few days and will be back on Friday 17th. But I haven't heard a peep from him since paying the deposit and the number he gave me goes straight to voicemail. I reported to paypal but I have to wait until Tuesday to escalate it but I don't know if they can reverse the payment.
I thought all Omega owners were honest old guys. I guess I was half right
So I thought I bagged this beauty. I was grinning from ear to ear.
Auction ended last Monday, I paid a deposit of £180 via paypal because I couldn't collect the car for a while and didn't want to mess the seller about. He said he was going abroad for a few days and will be back on Friday 17th. But I haven't heard a peep from him since paying the deposit and the number he gave me goes straight to voicemail.
I reported to paypal but I have to wait until Tuesday to escalate it but I don't know if they can reverse the payment. I thought all Omega owners were honest old guys. I guess I was half right
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General Car Chat / Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
« on: 19 May 2019, 14:31:10 »No. 5
To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.
Serious question, whats it worth?
It is depreciating like falling off a cliff. Dealers offer around £27-30,000 which is £10,000 less than I paid around 20 months ago.
New Ford Focus money.
Tough pill to swallow. Big car depreciation sucks. I was surprised to discover M3/C63 hold value better than M5/E63. I know I'm late to the party
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General Car Chat / Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
« on: 19 May 2019, 14:03:03 »
No. 5
To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.
Serious question, whats it worth?
To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.
Serious question, whats it worth?
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General Car Chat / Re: I've bagged myself a future classic!
« on: 15 May 2019, 22:02:12 »I thought you said you'd bought a future classicVauxhall Omega Elite.
Give this man a medalI bought the mighty 3.2
Mike Brewer will buy one in 10 years time and flog it for £15k
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General Car Chat / Re: I've bagged myself a future classic!
« on: 13 May 2019, 22:00:04 »Vauxhall Omega Elite.
Give this man a medal
I bought the mighty 3.2 56
General Car Chat / Re: I've bagged myself a future classic!
« on: 13 May 2019, 19:58:29 »
All I will say is its "fully loaded and top of the range"
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General Car Chat / Re: I've bagged myself a future classic!
« on: 13 May 2019, 19:42:55 »
I see for escorts on autotrader for £74k so dont be so pessimistic
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General Car Chat / I've bagged myself a future classic!
« on: 13 May 2019, 19:33:17 »
I hope its not a money pit!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Kids, you gotta love them
« on: 05 May 2019, 16:56:50 »
My five year old daughter said to me yesterday "my favourite month is Saturday"
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General Car Chat / Re: Making an insurance claim
« on: 03 May 2019, 16:45:35 »
Yeah, I figured as much which is why I didn't claim. It would cost me more than £2.5k in the next 5 years!
Was it an Omega that was stolen?
Was it an Omega that was stolen?