Topic: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto (Read 6874 times)

Sten · « **on:** 13 May 2013, 22:24:44 »

Hi all,

A bit of background first. I've owned quite a few Vauxhalls over the years; Corsa, 4 Astras, Vectra GSi, Signum. My last car was a Seat Altea FR which I sold to help fund a house move but to be honest it bored me and was uncomfortable, I needed another Vauxhall in my life. My budget was £1k and I fancied an auto for a change. Many hours of online browsing led me to a few well priced Omegas fairly local to me, I've always fancied one so it seemed the ideal time to pounce. The first one I went to see was a little rough around the edges and overpriced. The second one I viewed, test drove and it was perfect! I paid the asking price and drove it home there and then..

It's a 2 owner car, just ticked over to 80k miles with stacks of history and completely unmarked bodywork and interior. Previous owner since 2004 was in his 80s and judging by the condition I'd say it's been garaged and the back seats probably never used.

Here she is, on the day I picked her up

The interior was already in great shape, I gave it a quick clean to get it up to my standard:

The only slight issues are a faulty CD player and the electric sunfoor is a little temperamental.

Plans include assigning my private plate, a service, some new front brakes, polish and wax, drive and enjoy!

dbug · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 May 2013, 22:30:07 »

Nice looking car mate - phantom sunroof seems an issue with Omegas.

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 May 2013, 22:37:30 »

Quote from: dbug on 13 May 2013, 22:30:07

Nice looking car mate - phantom sunroof seems an issue with Omegas.

+1

, Aye i have similar issue with sunroof just have to push and hold the button in the closed position to fully close

Iain · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 May 2013, 23:25:34 »

Sten,where are you? you either live 50 yards from me or you know someone who does?

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 May 2013, 23:30:11 »

That is a gorgeous car. great buy

although, makes me think I may have neglected mine for a while (engines tip top but theres a few mars bar wrappers i need to get rid of

kevinp58 · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 May 2013, 00:22:03 »

Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 13 May 2013, 22:37:30

Quote from: dbug on 13 May 2013, 22:30:07
Nice looking car mate - phantom sunroof seems an issue with Omegas.
+1 , Aye i have similar issue with sunroof just have to push and hold the button in the closed position to fully close

Nice clean car

As for the sunroof open it fully and clean all the runners and then get some white lithium spray grease and spray both the runners and the winder cables with lots of grease and wind the roof back and forth a good few times, wipe off excess and then wind a few more times then a final covering of grease should do the trick.

Just keep it lubed regular and shouldn't give anymore probs.

Sten · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 May 2013, 08:29:28 »

Quote from: MonzaIain on 13 May 2013, 23:25:34

Sten,where are you? you either live 50 yards from me or you know someone who does?

I live in Paisley but the pics were taken at my parents place in Neilston.

allen25 · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 May 2013, 08:36:43 »

Looks great, congratulations.

omega3000 · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 May 2013, 13:34:34 »

Looks mint mate

Iain · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 May 2013, 22:34:11 »

Quote from: Sten on 14 May 2013, 08:29:28

Quote from: MonzaIain on 13 May 2013, 23:25:34
Sten,where are you? you either live 50 yards from me or you know someone who does?

I live in Paisley but the pics were taken at my parents place in Neilston.

I live round on the left in the new houses.I recognised the old building at the station.Irmscher Jim on here is just down the road too

Jim, this is a 1st 4 Omega's within a mile!

x25dt · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 May 2013, 12:18:28 »

Great motor

Del Boy · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 May 2013, 13:12:27 »

That looks a complete minter, look how clean the seats are! Lovely car that

.

Johnny English · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 May 2013, 15:27:51 »

Nice car you have there matey !

Sten · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 May 2013, 20:45:34 »

Got a few bits done on the car today.

Gave it a service, got all the parts from 'carparts4less' for £37 including delivery which seemed pretty good.

It's not covered many miles since the last service so everything was already pretty good, although the pollen filter looked like it was ready for replacement as they usually are:

Also fitted some chrome door pins, quite a decent little touch I think.

Engine bay given a quick clean, looking pretty good for a 12 year old bus:

Lastly, I gave it a quick wash, dry with some quick detailer and applied some tyre gel:

It's going great so far, really loving it.

VXL V6 · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 May 2013, 20:59:56 »

Looks good.

Just one minor point, as this is a facelift model I think that is the wrong pollen filter. The correct one is a carbon coated one I believe.

CaptainZok · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 May 2013, 21:01:09 »

Think they've given you the wrong pollen filter there mate. FL should have the charcoal impregnated one or it will cause the aircon to go into recirculate mode to protect you from air pollution. Yes of course it's the dearer one.

Sten · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 May 2013, 21:16:26 »

Oh, I didn't realise. Thanks guys.

ronnyd · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 May 2013, 12:57:06 »

Really looks good, know what you mean about sunroof though

flyer 0712 · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 May 2013, 18:32:40 »

What a clean motor and just look at that clear and clean overflow bottle....luv it..

Sten · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 May 2013, 00:17:37 »

Quote from: ronnyd on 22 May 2013, 12:57:06

Really looks good, know what you mean about sunroof though

Strangely, it's working perfectly now. I think it was just a bit sticky due to a total lack of use by the old chap who owned the car before. Really glad as I love a sunroof, really missed having one on my last few cars.

Sten · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 July 2013, 23:31:39 »

Slight update:

A few months in to ownership and I'm still really enjoying the car. A few minor issues dealt with:

Couldn't get the old CD player to work

Wasn't a fan of the cassette and changer combo anyway, picked up a cheap single shot one on eBay:

Private plate assigned:

Exhaust began growing a pony tail:

Shiny new pipework, again a cheap eBay purchase:

Some utter **** scratched the otherwise immaculate paintwork

That's about it for now.

Next issues to address:

New front brakes
Bit of a pull to the left
Sitting quite low at the back, scrubs quite easily with rear passengers in??
Make the scratch look less bad

ronnyd · « **Reply #21 on:** 29 July 2013, 23:51:41 »

So it is true what they say about the Scots, i see youv,e only got 57 or so miles left in petrol tank.

PAULCDX · « **Reply #22 on:** 30 July 2013, 15:46:54 »

Lovely looking CDX,

Sten · « **Reply #23 on:** 30 July 2013, 21:55:44 »

Quote from: ronnyd on 29 July 2013, 23:51:41

So it is true what they say about the Scots, i see youv,e only got 57 or so miles left in petrol tank.

haha.. funny you should say that, I filled the tank for the first time last week. I was nearly in tears.

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