Omega Owners Forum
Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Budgie on 05 March 2007, 20:16:47
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Hi,
I've been a Carlton owner for circa 17 years now and am becoming increasingly interested in buying an Omega.
Question is - which model/year/spec should I concentrate on?
I could spend £2,000 - £3,000 but need to be conscious of running costs etc......
I need it as a daily driver and cover around 9,000 miles pa.
I've included a piccy of my current Carlton that I have owned from new in 1993, so you can see I'd be looking for something that has been well cared for.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/Budgie590/Prom6a.jpg)
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Welcome to site, and very tidy car :y
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Hello & welcome :)
Nice motor, I'd be tempted to hang on to it.....
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Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)
That really is a nice car :y
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Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)
That really is a nice car :y
Thanks gentlemen. :y
So what Omega should I go for :question
I want a facelift model 2000 onwards with good levels of trim and "toys" - but which engine is the most bomb proof and reliable :question
Excluding diesels of course ::)
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Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)
That really is a nice car :y
Thanks gentlemen. :y
So what Omega should I go for :question
I want a facelift model 2000 onwards with good levels of trim and "toys" - but which engine is the most bomb proof and reliable :question
Excluding diesels of course ::)
Horses for courses really, the Elite has all the toys you will ever need and the MV6 is the sportier version.
Try this http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1172877198 regarding which engine to go for
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I too would probably suggest that with the mileage you intend to do, a 2.5 elite would be sufficient and I think you could get a pretty good one for your cash budget
dont be too eager to let that carlton go to just anyone if you can avoid it, it's a stunner for its age!!
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Welcome to the forum :y
You certainly know how to look after a car.
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A warm welcome to the forum, Budgie! 8-) :y
If it's as mechanically sound as the body looks, I wouldn't be in any rush to get rid of it.
Looks good!
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Hi warm welcome to the forum, Budgie! :y
I am a converted Carlton owner. I had a 2.6 CDXi for over 7 years and finally decided that the running costs and the keeping on top of the beast was too much for me. I now have a 2.2 CD omegas auto estate. It could do with a little more grunt but on the whole does what I want. If I was looking again I would plum for the Elite but at the end of the day your depth of pockets dictate the way to go.
I wish I had kept the Carlton but could not get any one interested so went to scrapman. Suggest you either keep the Carlton under cover as it will be a classic in the future or get some one with knowledge and kindness to look after it.
The way it looks in the pictures it certainy looks very nice, lucky man!
I do not know where you are in Lincolnshire but i have relatives down that way and there is always good Omegas around about if you look.
8-)
DaveL
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Hi Budgie and welcome. Nice example of the Carlton. Don't give it away. Imho a 2.5 Omega is the best compromise, not underpowered and not desperately thirsty. Manual is the best option for economy.
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Hi Budgie and welcome aboard :y
I personally love the V6. Mine's a 2.5 manual and returns about 25-27mpg around town and 32-35mpg on a long run.
If the engine is well serviced it's an incredibly smooth unit and has a decent amount of grunt.
Good luck in your quest :y
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Hello & Welcome - very clean Carlton
Facelift 2.6 is good
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Hi Guys,
Many thanks to you all for the warm welcomes and sound advice.
Seems that maybe a 2.6 V6 facelift would be my well considered entry into "Omega Wold" ;)
Will probably keep the Carlton under wraps until a real owner enthusiast expresses an interest in her.
Thanks again guys :y
Brian
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Honestly i didnt actually think i'd spend so much time looking at a vauxhall carlton!!
what mileage is on it?
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Honestly i didnt actually think i'd spend so much time looking at a vauxhall carlton!!
what mileage is on it?
Hi Danny,
I have covered 138,000 miles since I bought it new in August 1993.
Thanks for the interest.
BTW there's a few more piccys at the following URL
http://www.vauxhallcarlton.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26
Brian
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Hi warm welcome to the forum, Budgie! :y
I am a converted Carlton owner. I had a 2.6 CDXi for over 7 years and finally decided that the running costs and the keeping on top of the beast was too much for me. I now have a 2.2 CD omegas auto estate. It could do with a little more grunt but on the whole does what I want. If I was looking again I would plum for the Elite but at the end of the day your depth of pockets dictate the way to go.
I wish I had kept the Carlton but could not get any one interested so went to scrapman. Suggest you either keep the Carlton under cover as it will be a classic in the future or get some one with knowledge and kindness to look after it.
The way it looks in the pictures it certainy looks very nice, lucky man!
I do not know where you are in Lincolnshire but i have relatives down that way and there is always good Omegas around about if you look.
8-)
DaveL
Hi Dave,
Many thanks for your advice - it's appreciated.
I live about 12 miles South of the City of Lincoln on the A607.
Cheers
Brian
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Hi & welcome :)Love the carlton :y
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Hi Budgie & Welcome :)
That is a really nice car mate :y
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Hello Brian and welcome.
My dad had the same 93 CD in Metallic Blue - best car he's owned he recons, but he can't get an Omega in his drive so had to settle for a Veccy :(
Outstanding condition :y
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Hi and welcome, lovely looking Carlton you have there. As said earlier that will be a classic soon.
S.
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Hello and welcome
As another Carlton convertee (now with a 2001 2.2 Estate) I can tell you that you won't be dissapinted with the move to an Omega whichever one you chose. Just take your time and make sure the one you get is as nice as your Carlton and you wont go far wrong. Top spec with all the toys is how I went and now wouldn't be without my electric leather seats and cruise control etc and all this made my old Carlton CD seem a bit "thin" and I used to think that was luxurious. As far as the engine goes I am happy with my 4 pot, plenty quiet and smooth enough with sufficient go for my needs but if you like to press on a bit then go for a 6 cyl.......just horses for courses.
Where ever your search ends you willl find these guys here really helpful. Every problem I have come across with mine has been sorted either with a plea for help or a trawl through the archives.
Let us all know what you end up with and don't give that lovely Carlon away for nothing!!
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Hello, Good Evening and Welcome to the forum :y
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Well - it's a little over a year after starting this post and I have bitten the bullet and acquired an Omega Elite 2.5 V6 Auto. 2000 is the year of manufacture and current mileage is 68,800. It was owned by a British Airways aircraft engineer and appears to have been well looked after. The colour is champagne gold and has (of course) full leather interior.
I've had the car for three days and it is one of the most comfortable and smoothest drives I've had the pleasure of experiencing in many a year. The Carlton is a great car but the Omega has taken this to the next level.
Anyhoo just thought I'd let you know how I got on and again many thanks for your advice.
I'll post up some piccys as soon as I can.
Rgds
Brian
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Hi and welcome to the OOF :y
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:Pnice motor,welcome to oof :y
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Hi,
I've been a Carlton owner for circa 17 years now and am becoming increasingly interested in buying an Omega.
Question is - which model/year/spec should I concentrate on?
I could spend £2,000 - £3,000 but need to be conscious of running costs etc......
I need it as a daily driver and cover around 9,000 miles pa.
I've included a piccy of my current Carlton that I have owned from new in 1993, so you can see I'd be looking for something that has been well cared for.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/Budgie590/Prom6a.jpg)
A warm welcome, and what a lovely example of a car that I had two examples of from new, both 2.0 CD's. Great cars that I covered over 250k in.
After a Senator and an earlier Omega, I would certiainly highly recommend an Omega, probably a CDX or Elite 2.5/6 for insurance and running cost reasons. Some of the guys may question this, but with these you get most of the comfort features and performance, but not the extra running costs (don't forget either the future road tax implications of post 2000 models) of the 3.0/3.2.
:y
Lizzie Zoom :D
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hi and welcome and wow! thats in mint condition, you must look after it so much!!!!
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An excellent choice sir, congratulations on taking the mig-plunge.
I must join in and comment as an ex Carlton owner (2.6 CDX) that your Carlton is gorgeous and in my experience you'll love your Omega for years to come too.
Welcome to the OOF
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Welcome to OOF :y If you want to watch the pennies you could always go for an LPG conversion ---- plenty of room in the boot for a decent tank and you get to keep the spare wheel!
Keep in mind the proposed VED hike on post 4/01 cars when choosing your steed too
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Hi Budgie, welcome to the forum.
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Hi and WELCOME to the O.O.F. Is that a recent photo ? it looks brand new!!
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Hi, welcome to the forum. :y
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What a beauty, Welcome to the forum :y
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Hello and welcome to OOF hope you find it as frendly and as helpfull as i do.
Lee
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Hi and welcome. :)
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Hi and WELCOME to the O.O.F. Is that a recent photo ? it looks brand new!!
Piccys circa 2005 - 2007
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beautiful looking motor, original paintjob?
looks like you keep autoglym employees in a job
;)
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ah just clicked link to your other pics and see my question has already been answered. stunning job, engine bay looks awesome too.
welcome to oof!
oh, and get an elite ;-)
some pics of mine below if it helps make up your mind!! ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204376087
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Hello and Welcome, that is an amazing looking car you got there!! very clean!! ;)
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ah just clicked link to your other pics and see my question has already been answered. stunning job, engine bay looks awesome too.
welcome to oof!
oh, and get an elite ;-)
some pics of mine below if it helps make up your mind!! ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204376087
I did - picked it up last Saturday from Bramhall in Cheshire - it's a 2000 Elite 2.5 V6 - a sort of champagne gold colour and I'm enjoying every single revolution of the engine so far.
BTW your Omega looks excellent!
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hello :y
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ah just clicked link to your other pics and see my question has already been answered. stunning job, engine bay looks awesome too.
welcome to oof!
oh, and get an elite ;-)
some pics of mine below if it helps make up your mind!! ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204376087
I did - picked it up last Saturday from Bramhall in Cheshire - it's a 2000 Elite 2.5 V6 - a sort of champagne gold colour and I'm enjoying every single revolution of the engine so far.
BTW your Omega looks excellent!
thanks for the feedback! got any pics of the elite? they look really nice in champagne
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[smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] Hello & welcome to [size=16]"The Forum"[/size][/color] [/b]:y
May I say what a nice Carlton you have there and it's still very RED ;) ;D
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Howdoo, and welcome to OOF. :y
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Hi and WELCOME to the O.O.F. Is that a recent photo ? it looks brand new!!
Piccys circa 2005 - 2007
WoW!! Can you come round and give my '97 Elite a polish please .. you got to be using oil of ulay youth cream or something ;D ;D
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Hi Brian! I just thought i'd say hello to you on this forum too mate.
All the best U.D. ;)
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Hey Sean! :y
I really gotta change my Avatar image ::)
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ah just clicked link to your other pics and see my question has already been answered. stunning job, engine bay looks awesome too.
welcome to oof!
oh, and get an elite ;-)
some pics of mine below if it helps make up your mind!! ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204376087
That's two of us with green cars & cream leather. :y
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Welcome aboard Budgie. I too had a K reg Carlton many years ago, a 2.0 CDX Auto in metallic burgandy.
Glad you like your new Omega. They do drive well & the big 6 suits them. Pleased to have another member in Lincs. :y
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ah just clicked link to your other pics and see my question has already been answered. stunning job, engine bay looks awesome too.
welcome to oof!
oh, and get an elite ;-)
some pics of mine below if it helps make up your mind!! ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204376087
That's two of us with green cars & cream leather. :y
:y :y :y
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He joined last year everyone!
;D ;D ;D ;D
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM, GOOD TO HAVE YOU AS A MEMBER.
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Hi Budgie, welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to OOF :y
Had loads of Carltons over the years - yours looks good. Sure you'll like Omegas.
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Hello mate, welcome to the forum :y
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Hi,
Just a bit of an update. I have advertised the Carlton now on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300267136843
Sorry but you should not be posting a link to e-bay to sell your car, and especially as you have just come back onto the oof with only 17 posts to your account. ;) ;)
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Hi,
Just a bit of an update. I have advertised the Carlton now on Ebay.
Sorry but you should not be posting a link to e-bay to sell your car, and especially as you have just come back onto the oof with only 17 posts to your account. ;) ;)
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Posts which are outside these guidelines are subject to modification or even deletion by the Moderators....
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If you are a buyer, please ensure you are happy and confident with the seller before parting with money.
:) ;)
Hi,
Many thanks for correcting me on this matter. I have therefore withdrawn my post in order to satisfy forum rules.
Rgds
Brian
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Hi,
Just a bit of an update. I have advertised the Carlton now on Ebay.
Sorry but you should not be posting a link to e-bay to sell your car, and especially as you have just come back onto the oof with only 17 posts to your account. ;) ;)
Forum Guidelines are:
Posts which are outside these guidelines are subject to modification or even deletion by the Moderators....
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Not everyone has a 20 meg broadband connection to the forum and some use mobiles/PDA's. Please keep avatars to below 75k to avoid annoyance to low bandwidth users.
For the same reasoning as per avatars, please keep signatures to less than 3 lines of std text. If using images, the maximum height is the equivelant of 3 lines of std text, and no wider than 640 pixels.
Posting in For Sale sections
Absolutely no links to your Ebay auctions, or Ebay auction numbers.
No posting for sale items in the 'wrong' areas to get around the postcount limits.
Currently, need to be a Junior Member (over 50 posts) to advertise your car, and an Intermediate Member (over 250 posts) to advertise parts.
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:) ;)
Hi,
Many thanks for correcting me on this matter. I have therefore withdrawn my post in order to satisfy forum rules.
Rgds
Brian
Thanks greatly Brian! :y :y :y
That will keep the Admins off all our backs! ;D ;D ;)
Look forward to hearing from you more. 8-) 8-) 8-)
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Hi, welcome to the forum. :y
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Hi, welcome to the forum. :y
Have you just woken up Skruntie? ::) ::) ::)
Budgie / Brian actually joined in March 2007 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Read the thread! :D :D :D ;)