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« on: 16 July 2006, 01:50:07 »
Hello!

By the look of the screen-names on here, some of you should recognise me (or not! ;D)

Got a Corsa at the moment, but hope to own an Omega someday, so I thought this is the ideal place for me to pick up on all things "Omega"

Yes, it's a Corsa, but I'm no hooligan, It's a 5 door GLS, has quite a good spec for what it is. X-reg Corsa "B" 1.2 16v and will do till I get a bigger car, bearing in mind I'm only 18.

Cheers

Chris
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« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2006, 08:33:03 »
I can only guess at the response from an Insurance co. for an 18 year old trying to get group 16/17 insurance  :o

Why is the Omega such a high group car?, only reason I can see is risk of theft, but what carpet-slippered wearing scrote would nick an Omega?
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« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2006, 09:56:41 »
Actually I know someone who is 19 and has a 2.5 CDX.  £850 is not as scary as I thought it would be for him.  :)

lawman (I remember you), welcome to the site. Omega owner or you not, you are equally welcome mate.  :D

The Corsa, its image aside, is a good small car and a wise choice. When time comes to sell, you will have no problems, especially at that spec level. Just avoid tacky add ons! ;)

And if you have any problems, let us know and we will try to help. :)
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Re:  Chaps
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2006, 10:07:49 »
welcome indeed lawman,am i waaaaaay of the mark or are ou Scotland based mate?
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« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2006, 10:43:07 »
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Actually I know someone who is 19 and has a 2.5 CDX.  £850 is not as scary as I thought it would be for him.  :)

lawman (I remember you), welcome to the site. Omega owner or you not, you are equally welcome mate.  :D

The Corsa, its image aside, is a good small car and a wise choice. When time comes to sell, you will have no problems, especially at that spec level. Just avoid tacky add ons! ;)

And if you have any problems, let us know and we will try to help. :)


I am 22, got the Omega at 21. Facelift 2.2 CD - £450 Fully Comp 4 Years NCB (Its about £500 with the legal protection)

I find the Omega is fantastic, extremely smooth and refined. Yet quick (ish) when i want it to be.

From what I learnt on here, 2.0 / 2.2's are good, not lightning fast but no slouch either. They are also easier to maintain.

Get a V6 if you want pace, mpg is lower but only slightly. - A V6 would be steep on the insurance, maybe get a 2.0 for a while to get some NCB's  and then go for a V6.

Just finishing off upgrading the ICE in mine, adding a new Headunit & Active sub. I am no hooligan either just wanted a little more bass in the cabin and mp3 playback
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« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2006, 23:09:59 »
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welcome indeed lawman,am i waaaaaay of the mark or are ou Scotland based mate?

Yeah I'm from just outside Motherwell  ::)


Laidback, thanks, no tacky add-ons at all  ;)
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« Reply #6 on: 17 July 2006, 08:17:18 »
ah then you are who i think you are. welcome  ;) airdrie here....
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« Reply #7 on: 17 July 2006, 08:41:44 »
A dam good engine the 1.2 16V......chain driven cams.
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« Reply #8 on: 17 July 2006, 09:59:41 »
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ah then you are who i think you are. welcome  ;) airdrie here....

I Just bought a car from just outside Airdrie on Friday. Glengairn I think!!
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« Reply #9 on: 17 July 2006, 10:06:35 »
Welcome Lawman. Nice to have you here too.

I think the Omega insurance is high (ish) for younger drivers because it is a big heavy car and goes like stink. In the wrong hands you could do a LOT of damage.

They are nice to drive though, no question. I have just stepped down from the Omegas to a Peugeot 206. You feel every stone, bit of gravel and pot hole! The Omega sort of glides over them!
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« Reply #10 on: 28 July 2006, 16:25:42 »
Well Markie, I live on the other side of Newhouse from you! :D

RMcB :- Omega to 206 is one massive leap! Every bump indeed, phenominal road noise too  ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 28 July 2006, 16:46:20 »
Welcome Lawman [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Watch out for Big Rod's "Daddy" when on the roads of Scotland ;D
(see "my family" in the gallery)
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« Reply #12 on: 28 July 2006, 20:09:12 »
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Welcome Lawman. Nice to have you here too.

I think the Omega insurance is high (ish) for younger drivers because it is a big heavy car and goes like stink. In the wrong hands you could do a LOT of damage.

They are nice to drive though, no question. I have just stepped down from the Omegas to a Peugeot 206. You feel every stone, bit of gravel and pot hole! The Omega sort of glides over them!

Dont you have any Omegas left at all now Ron  :'( Thought you were keeping one
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« Reply #13 on: 28 July 2006, 20:23:08 »
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Hello!

By the look of the screen-names on here, some of you should recognise me (or not! ;D)

Got a Corsa at the moment, but hope to own an Omega someday, so I thought this is the ideal place for me to pick up on all things "Omega"

Yes, it's a Corsa, but I'm no hooligan, It's a 5 door GLS, has quite a good spec for what it is. X-reg Corsa "B" 1.2 16v and will do till I get a bigger car, bearing in mind I'm only 18.

Cheers

Chris

Hiya and Welcome  :)

Corsa is a sensible car for an 18yo.....insurance wise....

What might be worth looking at.....and i do this on the cars I rent out, well same principle.

Get your Mum or Dad to insure an Omega and have you put on the policy as a named driver.
Ok it might bump up the premium a few hundred quid but i would think cheaper than you insuring it on your own.

Worth asking the insurance comps.

I insure my cars as me being policy holder and a named driver on the policy....the named driver being the principle driver.....only seems to bump the premium by a hundred quid or so. And Im on about taxi insurance here......insurance comps hate taxi drivers.....i pay roughly £1500/year each car.....so privately might be even cheaper

I know you wont be building any NCD but until ya 25 you prolly wont get any sensible quotes on car insurance anyway.

Just an idea

HTH
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« Reply #14 on: 28 July 2006, 21:42:02 »
Welcome to the site :)

If you go with going on your folks policy go with directline a mate of mine is earning no claims on his dads policy works well from what I see of it.  :)
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