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General Car Chat / How to keep NCB without car
« on: 28 June 2021, 22:10:47 »
Hello gents and lady  :-*

I sold my car last June and cancelled the insurance mid policy  and have 14 years NCB.

Currently I am a named driver on my stepsons policy so don't need my own car but plan to buy one next year.

So does the two year rule begin from the date I last had insurance which would be June 2020 or the end of a 12 month policy which would be Sept 2019?


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General Car Chat / What car for £10k?
« on: 10 March 2020, 08:05:37 »
Morning gents  :)

Thinking of selling my BMW 340i, not using it as much as I would like to, can't commute in it due to parking restrictions and certain areas I need to visit, wouldn't want to. Also I don't get to use the power for more than 5 seconds before reaching silly speeds so keeping this car doesn't make financial sense at the moment.

What would I replace it with that is modern, big enough in the back for three kids (no MPVs) petrol and preferably auto? Lots of power is not essential, 3.2V6 levels of acceleration would do for safely overtaking. Reasonable running costs so no 10 year old Range Rovers !  :P

Sadly the world has gone diesel crazy and a vast majority of modern cars run on the devils pee  :(   

Where is the best place to search for used cars? Private sellers seem to have abandoned Autotrader now

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General Car Chat / Selling an expensive car
« on: 18 November 2019, 12:27:31 »
So I recently bought a 2017 BMW 340i. Waited a long time for one with the right spec so when this one came up on the BMW used approved site, I put a deposit down and bought it without test driving it.

On the way home after a while I noticed my lower back was hurting but I just assumed (and hoped) I'll play about with seat positions and it'll be fine. I have owned it around a month or so I'm still not comfortable, from as little as 20 mins drive.

So I have decided to sell it. This car is £20k+ so I wanted to ask how you would deal with potential buyers wanting test drives?

Payment I guess would be back transfer only but is it reversible?


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General Car Chat / Another Omega in the crusher
« on: 15 September 2019, 14:47:52 »
Yes, my future classic is gone

Seller said he plans to put the engine and tranny in a kit car so that means this car won't live long enough to reach classic status  :(

But the missus is happy its gone

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Its a 440i Gran Coupe, one owner, motorway miles etc.

I haven't seen it yet, it's 135 miles away so at least 3 hours drive. Usually I wouldn't even consider it but it has a very good spec and I would only go for it if the price was reduced closer to £20k. Its a used approved from BMW (so one year manufacturers warranty) and it's priced at £23.5k. Actually it's been on there for at least 3-4 months and hasn't sold so either mileage, price or condition (or a combination) is putting people off.

My annual mileage is about 5k so if i kept it 5 years, it would have 75k on a 7 year old car which averages out.

There are lower mileage (20k miles) cars available on autotrader trader but with very basic spec.

Would this (or the fact its a BMW) put you off?

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General Car Chat / What to replace the future classic with?
« on: 26 August 2019, 22:21:05 »
I always thought if I had the money, I would buy a Jag XFR or an M/AMG car but now I'm ready to pull the trigger its a very hard decision.

I have gone off the idea of these types of cars now, now I want something newer ('16 + ) under 30k ideally, but still want a big petrol engine, fast (obviously), mid size - I have three young children so Omega size is unnecessary and unwanted. I was thinking along the lines of F30 3 Series or Jag XE-S but some of my friends think £25k is a lot of money and they think I should get a 6 Series GC or Range Rover.

I went to Wales on Saturday to look at a 340i, it was fully loaded but condition wasn't as I expected (or led to believe) for a 3 year old car - my 11y/o Omega was in better nick when I bought it and the dealer wouldn't let me test drive it unless I committed to but it  ::) so I walked away.

So thinking outside the box, other than the three Germans what else can I get for my money? What would you buy?

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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  :-X

What have you lot replaced or intend to replace yours with?

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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  ;D

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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 Car Chat / Making an insurance claim
« on: 02 May 2019, 21:09:38 »
I have 13 years NCD but I have not protected it  ::)

If I make a claim (fire), will I lose it all?

Car is worth £2.5k

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General Car Chat / Thoughts on Jaguar XFR
« on: 12 April 2019, 20:39:59 »
I'm considering buying one of these in 6-12 months.

5.0 V8, 510bhp, sensible insurance (surprisingly) road tax is probably in the £500+ bracket though. Not gonna be great on fuel but not a problem.

I dont expect maintenance to be cheap but how reliable are they? I can probably live with one big bill and service a year.

Or should I get something newer with some warranty but not as fast? E.g. a BMW 340i F30 - I know there's not much love for beemers here but please try to be objective  :-*

20k budget

Thanks

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Cars for Sale & wanted / Wanted - cheap car
« on: 07 April 2019, 15:52:15 »
As above. Preferably with MOT

Thanks

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Omega General Help / Radiator drain plug
« on: 24 October 2015, 16:50:48 »
I replaced my drain plug today with a new one earlier because I suspected the old one was leaking. The old one had a penny washer on it. Did this need to go back on because I didn't refit it.  :-\

Anyway I'm pretty sure this wasn't the source of the leak as the O rings looked good and there was a greasy wet patch above it but time (and a dry day) will tell!

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Omega General Help / Key fobs
« on: 13 October 2015, 22:43:15 »
The buttons on my key fob are very stiff. It's a pattern fob that possibly came from ebay. Everything works fine just bloody annoying!

Are there any decent sellers on ebay or do I need to speak to Martin Imber or GM? Just need the outer fob with (softer) buttons.

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Omega General Help / Reverse sensors/park pilot question
« on: 08 October 2015, 10:40:35 »
I want to fit reverse sensors to my MV6. I found someone breaking an Elite. What do I need other than the sensors?

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