Topic: 1998 S 2.5 Elite now NOT for spares/repair (Read 3376 times)

cmeonthemove · « **on:** 26 January 2010, 18:14:30 »

NO LONGER FOR SALE

Bad news today from the garage - the Elite isn't going to be economic for me to MoT - looks like I was sold a dud.

For the MoT it needs

Rear shock absorber
Both front wishbone bushes
Both front brake discs
Both rear brake pads

On top of that it is due for a full service and cambelt kit.

Drivers seat heater doesn't work
Front headlight adjust sensor needs replacing
Drivers door solenoid needs replacing

I've been quoted nearly £1300 for total repairs which I simply don't have, so the car has to go with much regret.

The MoT runs out on 21 Feb 2010 (and tax on 28 Feb) and it hasn't been put through the test yet so this is still valid.

It has full history up to 91k, and is now on 123k.

2.5 V6
Leather interior

Here are the pics:

Will take £250 or offers for it.

I'd rather one of you guys had it and did it up rather than fleeceBay it, so at the moment it's only advertised on here.

If anyone does want it for spares all the electrics work (apart from the driver seat heater), that includes the Bose system, rear blind, seat adjustment and all passenger seat heaters (front & rear).

RobG · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:19:00 »

About £500 all in to sort it

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:20:50 »

Rob - are you offering to do it or is that a guide?

davethediver · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:26:00 »

It is worth more as spares but 1300 to fix up is ridiculous, and bodywork seems far to good to chop up

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:27:38 »

Do you think it may be worth contacting Daz or Tunnie to do the work? I really wanted to keep this car it's the best I've had for years.

davethediver · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:33:16 »

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Do you think it may be worth contacting Daz or Tunnie to do the work? I really wanted to keep this car it's the best I've had for years.

Definately give Daz a PM its far to good to scrap, you get 250 for spares and then what rather spend 500 of your own on the devil you know so to speak than 750 on something unknown.

If you PM tunnie don't forget to spell check correctly

RobG · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:35:24 »

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Do you think it may be worth contacting Daz or Tunnie to do the work? I really wanted to keep this car it's the best I've had for years.

PM Daz or Elite Pete. Tunnie won`t do that

Norwich is a bit toooooooooo far from Bristol for me

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:37:26 »

Cheers. If I can find Daz in the members list

I'll drop him a PM.

RobG · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:39:43 »

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Cheers. If I can find Daz in the members list I'll drop him a PM.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=6645450741444F4F2A0

and pete is http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=1930352839030C3928395C0

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:48:00 »

Cheers Rob you're a star. I found Daz in the end, the search engine was playing silly buggers. I've PM'ed him now so hopefully he or Pete can do the work. £500 would be much better and a bit nearer to what I can afford!

Fingers crossed

davethediver · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 January 2010, 18:53:07 »

Get the work done lets keep another one on the road

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 January 2010, 20:03:33 »

OK scrap the sale Daz is going to do the work Yippee!

Thanks for all your help guys you're the best

MickAP · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 January 2010, 20:20:27 »

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OK scrap the sale Daz is going to do the work Yippee!

Thanks for all your help guys you're the best

Good choice, and Pete. Both have worked on my car

You'll get a top job done there, by either of them.

Mick

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 January 2010, 20:25:38 »

Yes I've heard plenty of good stories. Any tips for things to watch out for on Daz's farm? He's already warned me about the Pot Noodle.

webby23 · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 January 2010, 21:34:03 »

Well done lads, that Omega looks far too nice to scrap......!!

albitz · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 January 2010, 21:41:03 »

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Yes I've heard plenty of good stories. Any tips for things to watch out for on Daz's farm? He's already warned me about the Pot Noodle.

Dont bend down
When Daz is around
Or .........

cruisetopoland · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 January 2010, 21:42:50 »

This is what OOF is for-far too nice to scrap, worth sorting-£1300 is daft but would be well worth £500+ to do.

I wish you the best of luck and hope you get sorted.

Please update!

robbo2345 · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 January 2010, 19:51:27 »

good luck with it mate

daz will look after you mate i have not met him but have spoken to him on numerous occassions and he has always been honest and genuine keep us posted with the progress

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 January 2010, 10:05:05 »

Will do. We're just awaiting arrival of the wishbones then I'll be heading up sometime next week, so will let you know how we get on.

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 January 2010, 09:56:02 »

Wednesday is the big day

- will still be £750 lighter, but it's £750 I'm happy to spend to keep the Elite on the road rather than risk spending it on a shed.

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