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Title: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 April 2019, 00:19:38
Spotted this auction, Be interesting to see what this one goes for... One of the lowest miles 3.2s I’ve seen for awhile on sale.  :y

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153444742732
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 00:25:11
Looks almost identical to mine (but a little older and with 200k less miles). ;D

Only just up the road, too.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 00:48:42
 "she had not been started in just over 3 years so put a brand new battery in this weekend and fired right up!"

 Not a great way to bring an engine and auto box back to life after 3 years dormant  :(
MOT expired on 1st July 2015 so 3 years and 9 months ,possibly longer :-\ since it has been on the road  :(
what a shame
someone will need to spend big money after paying the big money it is up to on auction already to sort it out



Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 01:07:04
Looks almost identical to mine (but a little older and with 200k less miles). ;D

Only just up the road, too.
My first thoughts... Until I saw the mileage  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: zirk on 12 April 2019, 02:51:02
"she had not been started in just over 3 years so put a brand new battery in this weekend and fired right up!"

 Not a great way to bring an engine and auto box back to life after 3 years dormant  :(
MOT expired on 1st July 2015 so 3 years and 9 months ,possibly longer :-\ since it has been on the road  :(
what a shame
someone will need to spend big money after paying the big money it is up to on auction already to sort it out
Also depends whether a battery has been left connected during this time as well, throwing a new Battery in and it may start first time, but the DBW ECU's arnt as robust as the earlier Non DBW ECU's and dont seem to like being stood up with dying batteries, can start throwing some wobbles, intermittent starting faults, ie, start one day and not the next and or followed by weird Fault Codes.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2019, 07:22:53
Where is the bonnet mat?
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 April 2019, 12:07:50
Where is the bonnet mat?

Looks like a mouse did some chewing in the engine bay at some point. Maybe it chewed the mat as well and they decided to remove it and hoover up the mess?.. Only explanation I can think of. :-\
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 13:38:50
|Probably had an accident repair at some time and the repairers CBA to swap the sound deadening material over. Or they did and it later fell off. ::)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2019, 14:10:10
Don't think the bonnet is original to that car to be honest
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 15:17:45
That could be made into a very decent omega for around £3K, including purchase price. It's a good colour too. But, although folk on here pretend to be omega fans, it appears that most would rather stick pins in their eyes than maintain one.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 15:47:38
That could be made into a very decent omega for around £3K, including purchase price. It's a good colour too. But, although folk on here pretend to be omega fans, it appears that most would rather stick pins in their eyes than maintain one.
the one thing going for the car,the low mile part,has possibly been screwed by firing it up without preparing it (circulate oil,fresh fuel etc)
there are a few low mile Omegas for sale WITH mot about without taking a chance on something that has stood for 3 years and 9 months plus
66k (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-CD-SALOON-AUTO-SILVER-LOW-MILEAGE-PRIVATE-PLATE-SATNAV/183771647999?hash=item2ac9a4cfff:g:lBYAAOSwRcZcn3Q6)
67k  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-omega-2-6cdx-auto/352639899574?hash=item521af9d7b6:g:whwAAOSwR69ckpX3)
12 months mot  ::) and all 3 pedals (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2-5-cdx-manual-1YR-MOT/223478630239?hash=item34085d475f:g:4Z8AAOSwPtBchXTp)
67k (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-52-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-6-CDX-V6-4DR-AUTOMATIC/113651031083?hash=item1a76211c2b:g:HG0AAOSw8AlcaqKd)

Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 15:55:42
Any low mileage Omega is going to have been sitting around for large periods of time doing nothing.

Either that or it has been used for short trips to the shops, which is worse still.

Miles don't really tend to be an issue with Omegas, though. What is an issue is the state of the bodywork, sills, etc. and you can't really tell that without a good look underneath.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:41:45
Three years parked on grass will see it looking like a seive underneath ;D

They'll do the thick end of 300k miles being spanked day in day out with little more than regular servicing.

Look up the MoT history for OU54AEW for proof :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Nick W on 12 April 2019, 16:48:30
That could be made into a very decent omega for around £3K, including purchase price. It's a good colour too. But, although folk on here pretend to be omega fans, it appears that most would rather stick pins in their eyes than maintain one.


I'd argue that they'd rather fiddle about with them, than just do jobs in one go: front suspension rebuilds are a case in point. Or change the oil every 20minutes instead of fixing deeper issues. They've long been at the stage where they've been cheap because previous owners wouldn't stomach the expenses of a car that's costly to run but has no image. Now, most of them need or will very soon need, extensive welding to keep them going. Just like Granadas were 10 years ago. This is just natural.


Any old car with very low miles is going to have issues with things like brakes, connections, rubber parts etc that wouldn't be the case with something that had been in frequent use.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 16:52:53
absolutely  :)

I have noted though,that a low mile car tends to not have as much rust as it's high mile ,same year equivalent, but that is not taking into account  other factors*

*rusty crusty sea-side cars   :(
cars that have lived in a garage :)
cars that are parked in long grass :(
cars that have had post factory rust prevention  :)

i think increased metal fatigue ,body flexing ,impact on structure plays a big part  :-\

it's just my observations, and , you do indeed need to closely inspect any car before purchase   
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 17:03:25
absolutely  :)

I have noted though,that a low mile car tends to not have as much rust as it's high mile ,same year equivalent, but that is not taking into account  other factors*

*rusty crusty sea-side cars   :(
cars that have lived in a garage :)
cars that are parked in long grass :(
cars that have had post factory rust prevention  :)

i think increased metal fatigue ,body flexing ,impact on structure plays a big part  :-\

it's just my observations, and , you do indeed need to closely inspect any car before purchase
Or buy a new one.  :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 17:05:17
No guarantee of trouble free motoring though :'(
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 17:14:24
absolutely  :)

I have noted though,that a low mile car tends to not have as much rust as it's high mile ,same year equivalent, but that is not taking into account  other factors*

*rusty crusty sea-side cars   :(
cars that have lived in a garage :)
cars that are parked in long grass :(
cars that have had post factory rust prevention  :)

i think increased metal fatigue ,body flexing ,impact on structure plays a big part  :-\

it's just my observations, and , you do indeed need to closely inspect any car before purchase
Or buy a new one.  :)
I can't think of any new car, regardless of price ,i would swap my omega for (except to sell straight away and buy another omega or unicorn non basket case carlton   ;D)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 12 April 2019, 17:34:17
absolutely  :)

I have noted though,that a low mile car tends to not have as much rust as it's high mile ,same year equivalent, but that is not taking into account  other factors*

*rusty crusty sea-side cars   :(
cars that have lived in a garage :)
cars that are parked in long grass :(
cars that have had post factory rust prevention  :)

i think increased metal fatigue ,body flexing ,impact on structure plays a big part  :-\

it's just my observations, and , you do indeed need to closely inspect any car before purchase
Or buy a new one.  :)
I can't think of any new car, regardless of price ,i would swap my omega for (except to sell straight away and buy another omega or unicorn non basket case carlton   ;D)


I agree Dave. :y :y

When I bought my current Omega, and fairly recently, I have looked at buying a new car just to reacquaint myself with that new car smell and buy something that will only require standard maintenance for some considerable time.  Everything I sat in was boring, all plastic, with no big engines. Importantly they would all depreciate quickly and cost unnecessary tax.

Now, if I could afford a Bentley or a very top of the range Merc, you know the V12 versions with a Mclaren engine, then I could be tempted as I would have so much money anyway depreciation and taxes would not worry me! But until I come into a few million quid I'll stick with the Omega :D :D :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 18:07:36
I did look very closely  ::) at a 56 plate insignia on the ramps Wednesday
not for me  ;D
 
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 18:10:24
I did look very closely  ::) at a 56 plate insignia on the ramps Wednesday
not for me  ;D
Was that on the way to Specsavers...  ::)

Wasn't released until '09 ( '58 if you were really unlucky)  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 18:16:35
I did look very closely  ::) at a 56 plate insignia on the ramps Wednesday
not for me  ;D
Was that on the way to Specsavers...  ::)

Wasn't released until '09 ( '58 if you were really unlucky)  ;D
;D  66 plate
I only looked at the plates as far as ,secure,condition ,font  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 18:44:00
My astra is the first car I've had for ages that I don't want to change. It just kind of does everything that I need a car to do. It certainly gets along the road when I need it to, and I need an estate for the dog. Even in elite spec it hasn't got a lot of toys, just the standard leather, climate control (whatever use that is) parking sensors, etc. The kind of stuff that the courtesy car Skoda had, but that also had Bluetooth and sat nav.
The part I like best is mpg. I sat in the third lane at around 80 (roadworks permitting) yesterday to Liverpool and back. When I got home I checked and, over the journey, got 55. That's good for a 163bhp motor.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: kingshott50 on 12 April 2019, 19:15:24
If you take a look at the dash its ticking over with all the warning lights still on not good :-\
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 19:55:33
A fundamentally dead battery will do that on these ;)

Biggest problem will be rust.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 20:12:13
If you take a look at the dash its ticking over with all the warning lights still on not good :-\
radio in safe mode
ABS warning on
Traction control warning on
Airbag warning on
and S  :o that means the tank syphon is open , dumping all the fuel  ;D

A fundamentally dead battery will do that on these ;)
it's "a brand new battery in this weekend"
one of the many Biggest problems will be rust.
FTFY  :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 April 2019, 20:34:16
That could be made into a very decent omega for around £3K, including purchase price. It's a good colour too. But, although folk on here pretend to be omega fans, it appears that most would rather stick pins in their eyes than maintain one.

That's the approach Ive taken with mine, despite 170k on the  clock when I bought it. It hasn't cost me three grand, but its certainly over two.
Might seem mad to some people, but Ive ended up with what I consider a lovely car, which needs little doing to it other than regular maintenance.
What else could I get for an outlay of two grand that would compare ? Not much imo.  :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 April 2019, 22:30:00
My astra is the first car I've had for ages that I don't want to change. It just kind of does everything that I need a car to do. It certainly gets along the road when I need it to, and I need an estate for the dog. Even in elite spec it hasn't got a lot of toys, just the standard leather, climate control (whatever use that is) parking sensors, etc. The kind of stuff that the courtesy car Skoda had, but that also had Bluetooth and sat nav.
The part I like best is mpg. I sat in the third lane at around 80 (roadworks permitting) yesterday to Liverpool and back. When I got home I checked and, over the journey, got 55. That's good for a 163bhp motor.
.           Yes I have an Astra g estate on gas 02 plate I get around 32 mpg on gas! And that’s around town without trying great car.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 15 April 2019, 15:59:52
Up to £1,400 so far and is finishing today 19:41

Any guesses what it will go for?

I’ll say £2,300
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 15 April 2019, 16:38:27
Two bidders seem pretty keen.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 15 April 2019, 16:40:01
It will no doubt be a typical eBay auction where all the action happens in the last 5 seconds  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 April 2019, 16:53:55
It will no doubt be a typical eBay auction where all the action happens in the last 5 seconds  ;D
Followed by re listing due to a timewaster* ::)

When the winning bidder realises what they have just done  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 15 April 2019, 16:54:57
It will no doubt be a typical eBay auction where all the action happens in the last 5 seconds  ;D
Not to worry ........
anyone that wants to bid but misses the end of the auction will get a chance to bid next week when it gets re-listed  ;D
I do hope the people who are bidding the high amounts have taken the time to go look underneath etc  ::)
service,cambelt,coolant,tyres,brakes all round should see rid of another grand  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 15 April 2019, 16:56:07
Exactly, Sounds about right  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 15 April 2019, 17:00:33
Two bidders seem pretty keen.


And one of them is the sellers mate, bidding it up. :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 April 2019, 17:05:37
It will no doubt be a typical eBay auction where all the action happens in the last 5 seconds  ;D
Not to worry ........
anyone that wants to bid but misses the end of the auction will get a chance to bid next week when it gets re-listed  ;D
I do hope the people who are bidding the high amounts have taken the time to go look underneath etc  ::)
service,cambelt,coolant,tyres,brakes all round should see rid of another grand  :P
You can drop a grand just doing the suspension.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: TheBoy on 15 April 2019, 17:16:08
When the winning bidder realises what they have just done  ;D
You mean when the seller wins it via his own shill account?
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 15 April 2019, 19:58:01
£1850, well worth it for an enthusiast.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 15 April 2019, 20:11:17
£1850, well worth it for an enthusiast.
Hopefully the new owner will joint The OOF
other forums for vauxhalls
https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ (https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/)
I mean Migweb  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2019, 21:49:28
MOT 27 June 2009. 23609 miles. pass.
MOT 29 June 2009  23669 miles pass.
Seems a bit strange to MOT a car 2 days and 60 miles after it passed a test.  :-\
If its as genuine as presented, spending the same again on recommissioning will make it a cracking car, and one well worth keeping.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 15 April 2019, 21:58:04
MOT 27 June 2009. 23609 miles. pass.
MOT 29 June 2009  23669 miles pass.
Seems a bit strange to MOT a car 2 days and 60 miles after it passed a test.  :-\
If its as genuine as presented, spending the same again on recommissioning will make it a cracking car, and one well worth keeping.
yes , you would struggle to get as good a spec car for £3000 to £4000
so worth spending a grand or so to bring it back to life ,provided it's solid
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 April 2019, 22:42:22
I rather think my money would be going on this one. Mostly because I love a wagon, in a nice colour too  :y

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: neil74 on 17 April 2019, 22:59:20
That's a nice colour. but i wonder just how much rot there is in those chassis rails..
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 April 2019, 23:11:20
True.

Tbh I'm of the view with these cars now that if you want a properly good one, you need to look upon it as a £4-5k car.

Buy the best you can and be prepared to put the work and money in. I selected that on the basis of spec, interior and colour.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 18 April 2019, 06:27:01
I rather think my money would be going on this one. Mostly because I love a wagon, in a nice colour too  :y

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191)
Another one of them here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=144068.0
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 April 2019, 09:13:46
I rather think my money would be going on this one. Mostly because I love a wagon, in a nice colour too  :y

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293049507191)
Another one of them here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=144068.0

I was very tempted by Phil's Omega when I was looking for a replacement for the BMW, but with the mileage I do,  the derv V70 won the contest.  :(
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2019, 10:58:03
If I was in the market for a proper car ,I'd go for newest ,low mile I could find .
like this clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2003-2-6-V6-1-OWNER-Low-Mileage/293051553766)
long MOT,low miles, ultra rare z157 silver  8)
I'd have to dump the leather (I don't have a fetish ::))
 and "Grimsby" is a warning flag ,is it a puff the magic dragon car  :-\

2.6 CDXi ,Not a 3.2, BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

I am however looking for a shopping trolley, having been told ,the last of the Corsas must be culled  from the fleet in favour of another astra  ;D
and as we know, you can't put shopping in an Omega without seriously upsetting the complex suspension geometry  :-X :P ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 April 2019, 13:07:57
2.6 CDXi ,Not a 3.2, BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

Sorry, going to disagree, the 2.6 I had made all the right V6 noises but was gutless compared to  a 3.2, it also used more fuel.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 April 2019, 13:21:06
2.6 CDXi ,Not a 3.2, BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

Sorry, going to disagree, the 2.6 I had made all the right V6 noises but was gutless compared to  a 3.2, it also used more fuel.

+1  :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2019, 14:04:08
2.6 CDXi ,Not a 3.2, BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

Sorry, going to disagree, the 2.6 I had made all the right V6 noises but was gutless compared to  a 3.2, it also used more fuel.

+1  :y
+2

Clearly never driven one... I mean why have 217 bhp/290Nm when you can have a whole 176/240 :D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2019, 14:57:30
No I have not tried the 3.2
google says 0 to 60 in 8 (3.2 auto saloon)
google says 0 to 60 in 9.2 (2.6 auto saloon)

 BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

so 1.2 seconds then W.O.T
I allow enough time in journeys not to worry about 1.2 seconds  :P and only really have to floor my pitifully slow 2.6 merging dual carriage ways or overtaking vicars  :D

Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 18 April 2019, 15:03:19
My diesel astra auto is as quick(slow) as the 2.6, give or take a nanosecond.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2019, 15:48:18
My diesel astra auto is as quick(slow) as the 2.6, give or take a nanosecond.
and double the MPG  8)
as are most modern cars
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2019, 16:49:25
No I have not tried the 3.2
google says 0 to 60 in 8 (3.2 auto saloon)
google says 0 to 60 in 9.2 (2.6 auto saloon)

 BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

so 1.2 seconds then W.O.T
I allow enough time in journeys not to worry about 1.2 seconds  :P and only really have to floor my pitifully slow 2.6 merging dual carriage ways or overtaking vicars  :D
0-60 times are for spotty yoofs.And Webby.

What you, should, be worrying about is mid range grunt, which the 2.6 lacks. Alot.

It's the difference between being flattened by a foreign artic. Or not.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 April 2019, 16:55:03
My 2.6 (2001) was a low mileage 51,000 when I bought it in2010 kept it serviced correctly covered another 50,000 miles in the 5 years I had it & never missed a beat cost me £1995 from a Vauxhall main dealership absolute bargain.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2019, 16:57:54
No I have not tried the 3.2
google says 0 to 60 in 8 (3.2 auto saloon)
google says 0 to 60 in 9.2 (2.6 auto saloon)

 BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

so 1.2 seconds then W.O.T
I allow enough time in journeys not to worry about 1.2 seconds  :P and only really have to floor my pitifully slow 2.6 merging dual carriage ways or overtaking vicars  :D
0-60 times are for spotty yoofs.And Webby.

What you, should, be worrying about is mid range grunt, which the 2.6 lacks. Alot.

It's the difference between being flattened by a foreign artic. Or not.
OK , Thanks , i was not aware of that DG  :y
I'll use my brakes to avoid the foreign artic then  ;D
which are the same as the 3.2  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2019, 17:30:35
It isn't that the 2.6 is shit, it's rather that the 3.2 is much better.  :y

Have had both V6s and Desmonds with both gearboxes, and I would take a Desmond over the 2.6 because it is much rev happier. Not an issue with the 3.2 because of the massive torque delivery difference  8) oh, and a manual 3.2 will hit 60 is seven seconds if you're brutal enough ::)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2019, 17:54:03
2.6 CDXi ,Not a 3.2, BUT how often is the extra pint (578ml) of CC really going to make much difference on todays roads  :-\

Sorry, going to disagree, the 2.6 I had made all the right V6 noises but was gutless compared to  a 3.2, it also used more fuel.
I have to agree with Mr VXL here. The 2.6 is a bit of a dog really.  Whilst on paper it might look to be not a million miles from the 3.2, when you drive one, its clear that the 3.2 is in a different league to the 2.6.


Obviously, the 3.0 was the pick of the bunch, but none put into Vauxhalls after 2000.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 April 2019, 19:59:56
Mr Dave the builder, didn't mean to cause any offence.

It really is worth having an hour driving a well maintained 3.2 and you'll find what a different car it is compared to a 2.6. The power delivery is different, there's bags more torque available in the midrange and WOT acceleration is a totally different experience.

Because it's got more torque it's a much more effortless car to drive, wether thats motorway or town driving. Yes it might drink a little more in stop start city traffic but I found it was better over all on fuel for me (Do about 35K a year driving all over the Country - so lots of Motorway miles helps).

I should state that I am comparing Auto's above.

I have owned 4 x 3.2 V6 (Still have three, don't ask!), 1 x 2.6 V6 (later had G cams fitted) and 2 x 2.2 DTi, All Saloons and Elite (so the most heavy model!) with the exception of one DTi which was CD spec Estate.


 
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2019, 20:43:02
Mr Dave the builder, didn't mean to cause any offence.
I'm not offended in any way  :y
any reply  I made that may imply I was offended is just my dry sense of humour , Im a p155 taking tw@   ;D

It really is worth having an hour driving a well maintained 3.2 and you'll find what a different car it is compared to a 2.6. The power delivery is different, there's bags more torque available in the midrange and WOT acceleration is a totally different experience.
I'm unlikely to find a 3.2 when i kill my 2.6 anyway  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Keith ABS on 19 April 2019, 06:45:11
 Unless you buy Biggriffins estate for stock Dave :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 19 April 2019, 09:00:33
Unless you buy Biggriffins estate for stock Dave :y

I think that's a brilliant idea... ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 19 April 2019, 10:47:21
If i wanted a 3.2, i'd probably build it into my current low mile shell ,I don't have storage anymore ,cars don't store well  :( had to drop 2 carltons when i lost the storage i had , and by drop , i mean scrap  :'( 2 good cars  :'(
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 19 April 2019, 18:44:17
   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Elite-V6-Auto/264288852306?hash=item3d88d7d952:g:7QYAAOSwpLxcuH1v
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 30 April 2019, 12:35:17
back to the original topic
mileage showed 036672 on the ebay listing
it's been for an mot
Date tested
24 April 2019
FAIL
Mileage
36691 miles

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
steering and suspension components rusty

I expected much worse TBH

yes i am nosy  :D ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: 456lbft on 01 May 2019, 14:09:28
back to the original topic
mileage showed 036672 on the ebay listing
it's been for an mot
Date tested
24 April 2019
FAIL
Mileage
36691 miles

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
steering and suspension components rusty

I expected much worse TBH

yes i am nosy  :D ;D
I'm glad you are nosy, it's made me much happier now with my extravagant purchase and I'll keep driving it regularly to discover more of it's charms..! A/C recharge next on the list, and see how long that lasts before having to investigate where all the gas is escaping to. :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 01 May 2019, 18:43:49
back to the original topic
mileage showed 036672 on the ebay listing
it's been for an mot
Date tested
24 April 2019
FAIL
Mileage
36691 miles

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
steering and suspension components rusty

I expected much worse TBH

yes i am nosy  :D ;D
I'm glad you are nosy, it's made me much happier now with my extravagant purchase and I'll keep driving it regularly to discover more of it's charms..! A/C recharge next on the list, and see how long that lasts before having to investigate where all the gas is escaping to. :)
a set of r134a gauges and a single stage vac pump can be had for less than £100
your air dryer will need changing anyway  :y
once you have the kit,finding and fixing leaks etc will be cheap,then you can DIY it from then on, just an idea ,appreciate your a busy man .
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 01 May 2019, 21:21:17
back to the original topic
mileage showed 036672 on the ebay listing
it's been for an mot
Date tested
24 April 2019
FAIL
Mileage
36691 miles

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
steering and suspension components rusty

I expected much worse TBH

yes i am nosy  :D ;D
I'm glad you are nosy, it's made me much happier now with my extravagant purchase and I'll keep driving it regularly to discover more of it's charms..! A/C recharge next on the list, and see how long that lasts before having to investigate where all the gas is escaping to. :)
a set of r134a gauges and a single stage vac pump can be had for less than £100
your air dryer will need changing anyway  :y
once you have the kit,finding and fixing leaks etc will be cheap,then you can DIY it from then on, just an idea ,appreciate your a busy man .


Unless your going to be doing air-con on a few cars, it's better using and paying someone to connect it up to a dalek,,  r134a will cost upwards of £200 for a cylinder. Most air-con problems are condenser,  leaking. Omega condenser can be had for £@70.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: aaronjb on 02 May 2019, 10:24:42
If you're doing it yourself don't you also (technically) have the problem of disposing of anything still left in the system, as well? Of course there's probably nothing left in there..

Also .. welcome new member who makes exhausts in Northants.
/me looks at kit car in the garage
Are you reasonably priced?  :D :D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 02 May 2019, 10:46:56
If you're doing it yourself don't you also (technically) have the problem of disposing of anything still left in the system, as well? Of course there's probably nothing left in there..

Also .. welcome new member who makes exhausts in Northants.
/me looks at kit car in the garage
Are you reasonably priced?  :D :D
   

As for disposing of old refridgerant, just let it go, bit late worrying about the ozone layer after years of driving V6 gas guzzling barges. :D

Aaron looks at kit car again, says "I might get this finished before I retire"  :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 02 May 2019, 10:58:19
If you're doing it yourself don't you also (technically) have the problem of disposing of anything still left in the system, as well? Of course there's probably nothing left in there..

IF there is anything left in the system (checked with said gauge ) you probably don't have much of a leak ,top up ,job done
IF the system is empty , it will be full of air ,and moisture , which needs removing ,along with replacing the air dryer, and fixing the cause of the leak.

surely better than squirting cans of stop leak and r134a in that will just leak out again in a leaky system full of moisture ,



Unless your going to be doing air-con on a few cars, it's better using and paying someone to connect it up to a dalek,,  r134a will cost upwards of £200 for a cylinder. Most air-con problems are condenser,  leaking. Omega condenser can be had for £@70.

small cans of r134a available , you don't have to buy a big cylinder ,

As Mr 456lbft has paid quite a bit for his Omega , I expect he'll be keeping it long term ,so investing in the tools to resolve air con issues may pay dividends long term.
taking it to an "air conman"  ;D  will probably involve a few costly trips ,check system,order parts,fit,check,fill

a system empty can be checked under pressure with air to find leaks ,check the electrics are all working (only briefly) etc etc ,plus a long overnight check to see what drop in pressure occurs (not a 15 minute vac check on a darlek) , then vac out ALL moisture ,fix issues , then when the system is gas tight ,put R134a in , which has to be better than releasing loads of gas into mother earth , not that i'm a tree hugger  :P

Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: aaronjb on 02 May 2019, 11:01:05
Aaron looks at kit car again, says "I might get this finished before I retire"  :)

Steady on, let's be sensible here.. ;D :-[ :(
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 May 2019, 11:23:00

Aaron looks at kit car again, says "I might get this finished before I turn my toes up!"  :)

FTFY BG!   ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2019, 15:38:32
back to the original topic
mileage showed 036672 on the ebay listing
it's been for an mot
Date tested
24 April 2019
FAIL
Mileage
36691 miles

Now MOTed  :)

MOT valid until
29 April 2020
Mileage
36693 miles
(so another 2 miles)

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
steering and suspension components rusty  :o ;D

So, another one saved  :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: kingshott50 on 07 May 2019, 17:27:47
It's back on e bay surprise surprise  : ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 07 May 2019, 18:05:29
from the new listing .....
"The car does have an MOT which we have just got it through which it sailed through minus an abs sensor and a split brake line which has all been repaired costing £500! "

expensive this "sailing" lark  ;D

I think the "we have just got it through " part might be accurate  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: biggriffin on 07 May 2019, 19:38:15
It's back on e bay surprise surprise  : ;D


Where's the clinky,  :)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 May 2019, 19:40:50
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153479050774

 :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 07 May 2019, 19:42:57
It's back on e bay surprise surprise  : ;D


Where's the clinky,  :)

   
£2,750.00  - link
 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-v6/153479050774?hash=item23bc107616:g:9C8AAOSw22xcq5V1)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2019, 19:48:39
expensive this "sailing" lark  ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2019, 20:36:51
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 07 May 2019, 20:57:18
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.
40+ MPG tractor juice edition  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2-2DTi-16v-CD-Saloon-with-12-Months-MOT/254213683165?hash=item3b3050f7dd:g:4zUAAOSw3ZtcxWG7) just for you Uncle Stemo  :y

or

just needs a wash and a few other bits £250  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Estate-Spares-Repairs/183799876407?hash=item2acb538b37:g:70QAAOSwBfJczZkY)  :P
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2019, 21:08:17
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.

More cylinders=better right?!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: dave the builder on 07 May 2019, 21:16:38
2.2 CDXi estate  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-estate-spairs-or-repair-m-o-t-needed/192904486442?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)
,no current MOT but the MOT history looks ok
probably not much work to sort out for 12 months luxury motoring
too close to the ice wall for me to look at though ,63 miles from Terry  ::)
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2019, 21:25:25
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.
To be honest I agree, subject to checking the chassis rails, sills etc etc.

You'd struggle to find a low mileage Omega that is as good a starting point as that one. I know if I was in the market for one then that would be on the top of the list, yes it'd need plenty of money getting it right but what Omega doesn't.

Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 May 2019, 22:20:19
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.
To be honest I agree, subject to checking the chassis rails, sills etc etc.

You'd struggle to find a low mileage Omega that is as good a starting point as that one. I know if I was in the market for one then that would be on the top of the list, yes it'd need plenty of money getting it right but what Omega doesn't.
There's a short enough list of regular problems that they're almost predictable... And therefore easy to prepare for :y
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2019, 22:28:15
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.

More cylinders=better right?!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3)
Another one one well worth the money.
Title: Re: Low Mileage 3.2 MV6 on eBay
Post by: ronnyd on 07 May 2019, 23:24:19
That car is worth what he is asking. Show me something better for the money.

More cylinders=better right?!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905067680178?atmobcid=soc3)
That Jag needs a damn good polish.  :)