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Starting to really feel like they're rocking horse shit on the roads.

But on eGay there's a load.

Seriously considering at least another one in case one day in the not too distant future we wake up and they're all gone.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2018, 14:19:14 »

No.
What would be the point?
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2018, 14:27:14 »

No.
What would be the point?

To save an iconic car from meeting it's maker. ::)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2018, 14:38:48 »

No.
What would be the point?

To save an iconic car from meeting it's maker. ::)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #4 on: 16 January 2018, 15:58:23 »

My Omega is quite enough! ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2018, 16:32:45 »

Ive had 9 of them (I think) which is quite enough thanks. After Ive finished with the current one, they can all go to the crusher as far as I'm concerned.
They are a good and under rated car, but they aren't a Bugatti Royale or Ferrari Daytona.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #6 on: 16 January 2018, 16:34:37 »

If only the had made a coupe ::)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #7 on: 16 January 2018, 17:52:17 »

No.
What would be the point?

To save an iconic car from meeting it's maker. ::)


Oh, I thought we were talking about Omegas.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #8 on: 16 January 2018, 17:53:10 »

If only the had made a coupe ::)
They did - it is called a Monaro
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #9 on: 16 January 2018, 18:41:16 »

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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #10 on: 16 January 2018, 18:47:19 »

Preserve them? You mean like putting them in jars and pickling them? ;D ;D
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #11 on: 16 January 2018, 19:29:11 »

There’s a champagne Elite on eBay mini facelift and I would if I had the money, space and time to care for it and my 99 built facelift!
There will come a time soon when you will see the odd one at a car show but you don’t see Scorpio cosworths now and they were about at roughly the same time. who knows, it could be a talking point in the future?
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #12 on: 16 January 2018, 19:55:15 »

😂😂😂

You boys are hilarious.

But seriously there will come a time as pmacca says that you'll only ever see the odd one at car shows. And that's quite sad.

As said money dictating (as it always does) I'm going to invest in another.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #13 on: 16 January 2018, 22:46:37 »

Webby, buy a few and drive em over. I will store them for free in a nice dry environment. Might be an idea to insure them so I can give them a run now and then. 3.2 manual first.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #14 on: 17 January 2018, 07:22:48 »

I may get one more, have 3 but never a 3.2 which I fancy  :y
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #15 on: 17 January 2018, 21:33:35 »

I;m thinking aboout this one http://autoshite.com/topic/30761-vauxhall-omega-20-gls-£200/

rare early 2.0 auto : these are the one's that need saving.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #16 on: 17 January 2018, 22:55:44 »

And still people think it's related to the Holden V series Commodore... they have about ten common parts and look vaguely similar.

And the only 'Cadillac' on/in the Catera is the badge ;D
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #17 on: 18 January 2018, 18:00:20 »

Think all members should forget Omegas & move on to a V8 of some kind, you know it makes sense 😀😁😂
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #18 on: 18 January 2018, 18:31:33 »

Think all members should forget Omegas & move on to a V8 of some kind, you know it makes sense 😀😁😂
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #19 on: 21 January 2018, 08:37:53 »

Ive had 9 of them (I think) which is quite enough thanks. After Ive finished with the current one, they can all go to the crusher as far as I'm concerned.
They are a good and under rated car, but they aren't a Bugatti Royale or Ferrari Daytona.


Yep, same here. I've given them up, but I had 4. Maintenence just to be too much of an issue, I need a practical reliable car for everyday use and for the occasional trek to South of France.

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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #20 on: 21 January 2018, 09:37:57 »

I'm not giving up my diesel estate...it's been great & I still enjoy driving it & using it for every practical purpose known.  :y
I also like the fact I'm driving something not often seen - I'm sure the Audi estates are much much better but they are everywhere & I wouldn't go for one for that reason.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #21 on: 21 January 2018, 10:01:23 »

Think all members should forget Omegas & move on to a V8 of some kind, you know it makes sense 😀😁😂

That's what I plan to do next.  :y
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« Reply #22 on: 21 January 2018, 10:04:50 »

Think all members should forget Omegas & move on to a V8 of some kind, you know it makes sense 😀😁😂

That's what I plan to do next.  :y
Can you run one of those on cooking oil Albs? :)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #23 on: 21 January 2018, 12:43:15 »

No, but 70% of my motoring will be in the cooking oil car so I can afford a V8 for the other 30%. Same as now but a V6 rather than a V8 at the moment.  :y
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« Reply #24 on: 21 January 2018, 12:54:15 »

No, but 70% of my motoring will be in the cooking oil car so I can afford a V8 for the other 30%. Same as now but a V6 rather than a V8 at the moment.  :y
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V8S are the way forward , forget eco nonsense.😀
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« Reply #25 on: 21 January 2018, 13:01:28 »

No, but 70% of my motoring will be in the cooking oil car so I can afford a V8 for the other 30%. Same as now but a V6 rather than a V8 at the moment.  :y
Fair comment  :y
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« Reply #26 on: 21 January 2018, 13:47:52 »

Aiming for something like this next. Might regret it, but you only live once.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG-5-4-auto-2002/122921109671?hash=item1c9eab48a7:g:BjQAAOSwIhxZYjfj
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« Reply #27 on: 21 January 2018, 14:22:24 »

like that. Nice colour, in Leicester but not LHD........
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« Reply #29 on: 21 January 2018, 16:04:29 »

Aiming for something like this next. Might regret it, but you only live once.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG-5-4-auto-2002/122921109671?hash=item1c9eab48a7:g:BjQAAOSwIhxZYjfj


Nice.....but missing the supercharger. :)
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #32 on: 22 January 2018, 19:22:06 »

Love the comfort of Mercedes. But not an omega  :P

My only issue for mig number two is where to keep it 😩
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« Reply #33 on: 22 January 2018, 19:26:50 »

There's a couple of C63 Mercs running about round here.I don't know whether they're any good as cars-but they don't half sound well :y
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« Reply #34 on: 22 January 2018, 22:52:58 »

Love the comfort of Mercedes. But not an omega  :P

My only issue for mig number two is where to keep it 😩

Did you miss my earlier post? ;D
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« Reply #35 on: 24 January 2018, 09:37:59 »

When it comes to buying up all the Omegas...


After you, Webby! ;) ;D

(BTW, your reg doesn't end PPZ, does it?)
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« Reply #36 on: 24 January 2018, 14:24:13 »

Lol no it doesn't mate. You're looking out for RBK for me. Or "reebok " 😀
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« Reply #37 on: 24 January 2018, 15:10:12 »

I would have bought another one, but the bidding went too high and the seller wasn't very forthcoming with information.
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« Reply #38 on: 24 January 2018, 15:43:04 »

I would have bought another one, but the bidding went too high and the seller wasn't very forthcoming with information.
The black estate? I thought that went for a reasonable price...£400 odd.
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« Reply #39 on: 25 January 2018, 18:24:44 »

Here you go webby.If you want ot buy one to preserve and keep forever, this might be the one for you.  :y
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-27th-january-2018/1998-vauxhall-omega-30-elite/
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« Reply #40 on: 26 January 2018, 07:52:46 »

That looks a nice car.  Be interesting to see how much it fetches. Price of a holiday? Price of a weekend away?
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« Reply #41 on: 26 January 2018, 11:14:58 »

Aiming for something like this next. Might regret it, but you only live once.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG-5-4-auto-2002/122921109671?hash=item1c9eab48a7:g:BjQAAOSwIhxZYjfj

Or what about this V12  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-CL600-V12-AMG-factory-kit/292405630516?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49129%26meid%3D4bc361278b884e878a373158e248c065%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122921109671&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Thats a load of car for not much money :o

Problem is though, prime time when Merc build was appalling. The coil packs/plug things on those, are they not like £1k or something? Remember Clarkson bought on cheap on that vs BMW 8 series.

Not cheap parts like the Omega
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« Reply #42 on: 26 January 2018, 16:33:10 »

Aiming for something like this next. Might regret it, but you only live once.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG-5-4-auto-2002/122921109671?hash=item1c9eab48a7:g:BjQAAOSwIhxZYjfj

Or what about this V12  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-CL600-V12-AMG-factory-kit/292405630516?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49129%26meid%3D4bc361278b884e878a373158e248c065%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122921109671&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Thats a load of car for not much money :o

Problem is though, prime time when Merc build was appalling. The coil packs/plug things on those, are they not like £1k or something? Remember Clarkson bought on cheap on that vs BMW 8 series.

Not cheap parts like the Omega
Its also in the era (ie, post early 90s) when MB were churning out utter shite due to a lack of skilled designers, which is why - and it pains me to say it - post mid 90s beemers are streets ahead of MB in every single regard.
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« Reply #43 on: 26 January 2018, 17:28:42 »

I don't care.I want one.  :P ;D They were circa £75k when new. One can be picked up now for between £2 - £3k.
If it turns out to be a money pit, its a pita, but not the end of the world.
The biggest worry with them is the ABC suspension. Theoretically its very expensive when it goes wrong, and it often does.
However, just like the Omega, there is plenty of useful info online for avoiding great expense and doing things properly for a lot less money.
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« Reply #44 on: 26 January 2018, 17:45:26 »

I don't care.I want one.  :P ;D They were circa £75k when new. One can be picked up now for between £2 - £3k.
If it turns out to be a money pit, its a pita, but not the end of the world.
The biggest worry with them is the ABC suspension. Theoretically its very expensive when it goes wrong, and it often does.
However, just like the Omega, there is plenty of useful info online for avoiding great expense and doing things properly for a lot less money.

I'd have one too,before any big Beemer and I've owned both in the past (not one of them though :'()
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #45 on: 26 January 2018, 17:50:29 »

I don't care.I want one.  :P ;D They were circa £75k when new. One can be picked up now for between £2 - £3k.
If it turns out to be a money pit, its a pita, but not the end of the world.
The biggest worry with them is the ABC suspension. Theoretically its very expensive when it goes wrong, and it often does.
However, just like the Omega, there is plenty of useful info online for avoiding great expense and doing things properly for a lot less money.
Oh, I never suggested head ruling the heart, that would be boring.

As long as you understand you're buying a poorly bolted together kit car built from unconsidered parts bins, which sadly is where MB are today, and the past 25yrs  :'(
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« Reply #46 on: 26 January 2018, 18:29:30 »

I don't care.I want one.  :P ;D They were circa £75k when new. One can be picked up now for between £2 - £3k.
If it turns out to be a money pit, its a pita, but not the end of the world.
The biggest worry with them is the ABC suspension. Theoretically its very expensive when it goes wrong, and it often does.
However, just like the Omega, there is plenty of useful info online for avoiding great expense and doing things properly for a lot less money.
Oh, I never suggested head ruling the heart, that would be boring.

As long as you understand you're buying a poorly bolted together kit car built from unconsidered parts bins, which sadly is where MB are today, and the past 25yrs  :'(
The notable exception being the W/C140...

Possibly the best car ever produced.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #47 on: 27 January 2018, 09:33:10 »

The notable exception being the W/C140...

Possibly the best car ever produced.
No exceptions. Sad, but true.
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #48 on: 27 January 2018, 09:37:47 »


As long as you understand you're buying a poorly bolted together kit car built from unconsidered parts bins, which sadly is where MB are today, and the past 25yrs  :'(

My old C250TD. (S202) was a great car and I'm sure it went better on veg oil than diesel!  :y
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #49 on: 27 January 2018, 14:03:50 »

I don't care.I want one.  :P ;D They were circa £75k when new. One can be picked up now for between £2 - £3k.
If it turns out to be a money pit, its a pita, but not the end of the world.
The biggest worry with them is the ABC suspension. Theoretically its very expensive when it goes wrong, and it often does.
However, just like the Omega, there is plenty of useful info online for avoiding great expense and doing things properly for a lot less money.
Oh, I never suggested head ruling the heart, that would be boring.

As long as you understand you're buying a poorly bolted together kit car built from unconsidered parts bins, which sadly is where MB are today, and the past 25yrs  :'(
The notable exception being the W/C140...

Possibly the best car ever produced.
This looks great for the money

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mercedes-benz/mercedes-s-class-s500-l-w220-5.0-v8-facelift-limo-lwb-ewb-not-w140-bmw-jaguar-lexus/1283790678
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« Reply #50 on: 27 January 2018, 15:05:40 »

According to service record it,s only done 4k miles in seven years. Blimey :o
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« Reply #51 on: 27 January 2018, 15:06:41 »

Sorry, sixish. :-[
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Re: Should we as OOF be buying up all the Omegas to preserve
« Reply #52 on: 27 January 2018, 20:33:38 »

A hell of a lot of car for the money. :y
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« Reply #53 on: 27 January 2018, 22:13:26 »

I have an option to buy a 3.0 mfl MV6 manual locally, one owner from new that got laid up due to a dodgy coil pack many years ago, I've never seen it but have nagged the owner for many years to let me take it as it's destined for the fragger so I'll likely end up with it . It's worth a few quid in parts but I would be hugely surprised if it hasn't disintegrated both front and back end whilst standing.

Massive shame as it sounds like my perfect Omega but is it worth the pain of recommissioning.....highly unlikely at the moment but doubtless i'll kick myself in 10 yrs time   
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