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What is so special ?
« on: 28 June 2018, 13:28:24 »
What is special about a omega “special” ?
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #1 on: 28 June 2018, 14:06:44 »
Special=Plod/government spec... Basically GLS/base
3.0 - '01, 3.2' 01 on... Diesel rare but available.
Heavy duty suspension.
Reinforced roof (extra beam above driver).
Headlining with access panels.
LSD if ordered.
Manual available on 3.2.
Manual rear windows.
No interior alarm/power sounder.
No rear seat interior lights.
GLS/base cloth trim.
No wood/silver trim.
Fold flat front passenger seat.
Uprated alternator.
Xenons and fogs.

Lots of other possible options depending on the task it was ordered for.  :y

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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #2 on: 01 July 2018, 17:05:04 »
I have a Manuel 3.2 special 2004 , but thought it should have been called a base , looking to buy another 3.0 or 3.2 but would need to be Manuel
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #3 on: 01 July 2018, 17:11:06 »
3.2 wasn't available as a manual in retail form.Only as a special as mentioned above.
3.0 was available in manual in retail spec, although not that common.
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #4 on: 01 July 2018, 20:17:19 »
 ;D with a special diff I bet :o


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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #5 on: 01 July 2018, 20:59:06 »
Quote from: Hiace2222 on 01 July 2018, 17:05:04
I have a Manuel 3.2 special 2004 , but thought it should have been called a base , looking to buy another 3.0 or 3.2 but would need to be Manuel
Hardly any left now in the Uk, no offence, but most of them ended up in NI and ended up getting destroyed.

The 3.2 Specials (Ex Plod) Manuals had the stronger R30 Boxes fitted, the 3.0 Manuals were standard box, having said that both were difficult to destroy.

There are some 3.0 Manuals around, not necessarily Ex Police, but as said not many, mostly MV6 Flavor. 
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2018, 15:52:30 »
Took me a few years to find the one I have now I like it that much I want a yard full of them  ::)
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #7 on: 02 July 2018, 16:39:38 »
Quote from: Hiace2222 on 02 July 2018, 15:52:30
Took me a few years to find the one I have now I like it that much I want a yard full of them  ::)
I had a Yard of them, well, kind off, they were kinda scattered all over the place really, 8 Ex Plods in total over the years, 5 x 3.0 (1 of them was Auto) and 3 x 3.2 (1 of them was also Auto). Down to just 2 now, both 2003 3.2 Manuals, one of each, 1 Saloon and 1 Estate.  ;)

Last time I checked think there was something like 7 x 3.2 Manuals left in the UK either Taxed or Sorn, not sure how reliable the Data is though and or whether it includes Ni or ROI.  :-\

All I need to do now is give them a good Valet, find a old Barn off the beaten track somewhere, a couple of buckets of dust and cobwebs over them and I'll be in the money.  ;D
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #8 on: 02 July 2018, 16:51:35 »
It certainly wont include ROI as it isn't in the UK,but should include Norn Irn, as it is.  :)
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Re: What is so special ?
« Reply #9 on: 02 July 2018, 16:56:28 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 July 2018, 16:51:35
It certainly wont include ROI as it isn't in the UK,but should include Norn Irn, as it is.  :)
Do know what I was actually thinking that while I was typing it but my finger still hit the post it button.  ;D :y
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