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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: 2boxerdogs on 22 November 2011, 22:05:02

Title: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 November 2011, 22:05:02

 Hi Guys, going to look at 2.2 DTI 16V CD Diesel tomorrow 1owner 121,000 miles with full history we need a load lugger for dogs, grand kids & camping equipment etc. Any tips/advice welcome it is an 03 plate.Not getting rid of the 2.6 CDX though!!

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: sneakypenguin on 22 November 2011, 22:22:54

Not that familiar with the dti's but I'd say check the normal things, cambelt (when was it last changed), does it start first time or need a good crank (could be an old battery or symptons of something more serious), check for mayo in the oil filler cap, oil colour, coolant colour, is the gear change smooth, does the clutch feel too heavy? and finally does everything electrical work properly? hth

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2011, 22:30:23

Quote from: sneakypenguin on 22 November 2011, 22:22:54

Not that familiar with the dti's but I'd say check the normal things, cambelt (when was it last changed), .........

Doesn't this engine have a chain ...............  :-\ :-\

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 November 2011, 23:12:29

Thanks , seems fairly much as i thought interested to know if it is a chain for definite though, i am sure someone on here will know.

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 November 2011, 23:22:36

Think it's chain driven ;)

Don't worry too much about oil colour... It's an oil burner so it'll be black within a couple of hundred miles of changing it ;) My van has 2600 miles on it and the oil's black ::) I'd change it between intervals (12500 miles) if they hadn't given me an unlimited mileage warranty ::)

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: Brikhead on 22 November 2011, 23:29:18

Definite timing chain on these engines, they tend to rattle slightly when first started if they are worn.

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 November 2011, 23:43:38

Thanks again to you all, will let you know how I get on, dealer is asking £2499 but I will be negotiating hard ,the way things are at present I think will find the lure of a cash deal tempting, car will have to live up to his description though.

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: RobG on 22 November 2011, 23:56:54

Quote from: Tilbo on 22 November 2011, 23:43:38

Thanks again to you all, will let you know how I get on, dealer is asking £2499 but I will be negotiating hard ,the way things are at present I think will find the lure of a cash deal tempting, car will have to live up to his description though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-03-Vauxhall-Omega-2-2DTi-16v-Elite-130k-/120812520781?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c20fcc54d

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: fiend61 on 23 November 2011, 06:43:19

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2-2-CDX-DTI-/160684178639?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item256985fccf
and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-DTI-ELITE-ESTATE-DEALER-HISTORY-LOCAL-CAR-115K-/160670938609?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2568bbf5f1
both look tidy  :y

Title: Re: ADVICE ON POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 November 2011, 16:48:19

Well went to see this "SUPERB" estate load of rubbish glad it was not too far off route home, smoky rattly & parts of interior trim missing ? ex cab  i think i personally i would not even give £495.00.Not good on computer but if you are interested it is on the bay item number 110755128616 & yes it does look good in the pictures!!!