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05omegav6

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Is my car trying to tell me something?
« on: 04 April 2011, 00:27:42 »
The last month has seen the following motoring incidents:

1. Car gets reversed into. >:(
2. Engine swallows a spark plug core. :o
3. Car gets repaired, new bonnet and bumper etc. :y
4. Am now unable to get bonnet open, back to repairer on Monday. >:(
5. Engine pulls like a train, yet won't idle properly and intermittently runs like a bag of gutless bolts. >:(
6. Has had new plugs and coil packs to no avail. >:(
7. Lost count of the number of times the plenum has been off whilst looking for an air leak. >:(
8. Air con condenser has been replaced, just needs a re gas. :y
9. HBV just started leaking, 2nd one in 60k. :-/
10. To cap it all, o/s/f wishbone is getting soft after 6k. >:(

Could I ever forgive myself if I gave up and chopped it in?  :-/

Thinking either a white VXR8 manual, insurance permitting, or a 4x4 Insignia. :-/
« Last Edit: 04 April 2011, 00:37:15 by 05omegav6 »
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2011, 00:30:05 »
Yeah, sounds like it needs feeding!
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2011, 16:51:32 »
vxr8 are awesome cars for the money at the moment, but then again so are omegas  :)
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #3 on: 05 April 2011, 21:20:48 »
36k for a vxr8?
that's bluddy cheap for what you get.

I'd want an estate version tho ::)

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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #4 on: 06 April 2011, 00:54:48 »
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I'd want an estate version tho

Likewise, esp for work. ::)

I think I heard that the estate was going to be available when the updated one comes out... 8-)

Might have been dreaming though. :-/

Ex demo/pre reg Insignia VXRs are tidy value at £26k. :-/
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #5 on: 06 April 2011, 07:34:36 »
Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #6 on: 06 April 2011, 08:37:58 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #7 on: 06 April 2011, 15:44:15 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)

this guy is on a mission to get omegas off the road!!
said same thing to me....

Think you're on the wrong forum EMU  :D :y
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« Reply #8 on: 06 April 2011, 16:33:25 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?
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« Reply #9 on: 06 April 2011, 17:50:30 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?
Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)
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« Reply #10 on: 06 April 2011, 17:55:39 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?
Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)
or Desmond Dekker...???? :y
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #11 on: 06 April 2011, 19:06:08 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)


Warning Sent.
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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #12 on: 07 April 2011, 18:42:50 »
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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?
Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)
;D ;D ;D

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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #13 on: 07 April 2011, 19:14:57 »
Certainly seems like you have had more than your fair share of problems Al! I think you should be commended on your patience!  :y
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05omegav6

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Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
« Reply #14 on: 08 April 2011, 06:51:38 »
All the frustrations melt away on a good piece of road when everything is just right. 8-)

Trouble with that is that not all the punters are appreciative. One chap yesterday said that it was a very smooth and comfortable car, and for a diesel it's alot quieter than most of the cabs he'd been in. :-/

I hope he was p!55ed.  ::)
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