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[adsomega]

whats everyones thoughts on them  i am getting a mint low mileage one in 2 weeks deals done and cant wait it belongs to my brother and when i last went out in it i shat my pants it is seriously quick  i will be using it for my everyday car   might have to get a job further from home  so i can use it more

[Debs.]

whats everyones thoughts on them  i am getting a mint low mileage one in 2 weeks deals done and cant wait it belongs to my brother and when i last went out in it i shat my pants it is seriously quick  i will be using it for my everyday car   might have to get a job further from home  so i can use it more

  `Verdant with envy here; you lucky chappie!  

[Mr Skrunts]

Totally Jealus.  Would love one

[adsomega]

i know but im paying him 4000 cash now and the rest in instalments so will need to be doing a bit of overtime at work for the next few years

[albitz]

i know but im paying him 4000 cash now and the rest in instalments so will need to be doing a bit of overtime at work for the next few years

cant think of a better reason to do lots of overtime,nor something better to take away the pain of selling the sennie

[Richie London]

whats everyones thoughts on them  i am getting a mint low mileage one in 2 weeks deals done and cant wait it belongs to my brother and when i last went out in it i shat my pants it is seriously quick  i will be using it for my everyday car   might have to get a job further from home  so i can use it more

love them, wouldnt mind one meself if i had a few quid.

richie

[HNO3GOH]

You will be driving a part of history and boy i would love to be in that driving seat. I hope you never loose the grin factor in that car because i don't think there is much else out there better than that.  

[adsomega]

i know but im paying him 4000 cash now and the rest in instalments so will need to be doing a bit of overtime at work for the next few years

cant think of a better reason to do lots of overtime,nor something better to take away the pain of selling the sennie

i agree since agreeing the deal about 2 hours ago i have had a grin from ear to ear even my missus loves it  she drove it last summer but she wont be having another go   as im typing she is telling me she will be driving it  when she goes to bed i will post up saying shes banned from the carlton   she even mentioned putting a towbar on it and getting a caravan  how do i tell her politely to fu*k off

[markey mark]

i know but im paying him 4000 cash now and the rest in instalments so will need to be doing a bit of overtime at work for the next few years

cant think of a better reason to do lots of overtime,nor something better to take away the pain of selling the sennie

i agree since agreeing the deal about 2 hours ago i have had a grin from ear to ear even my missus loves it  she drove it last summer but she wont be having another go   as im typing she is telling me she will be driving it  when she goes to bed i will post up saying shes banned from the carlton   she even mentioned putting a towbar on it and getting a caravan  how do i tell her politely to fu*k off

dont do it poiltely bud just tell opps off !!

[albitz]

that would be sacrilige ..........you bought her a vectra because she doesnt like big powerful cars,constant reminding may be required

[adsomega]

You will be driving a part of history and boy i would love to be in that driving seat. I hope you never loose the grin factor in that car because i don't think there is much else out there better than that.  

the grin factor will not fade ive always wanted it since he bought it  but my brother lost interest with it and is buying a bloody huge new dodge pick up with a supercharged massive engine for a new toy

[albitz]

oh and dont forget to post pics as soon as.

[adsomega]

i know but im paying him 4000 cash now and the rest in instalments so will need to be doing a bit of overtime at work for the next few years

cant think of a better reason to do lots of overtime,nor something better to take away the pain of selling the sennie

i agree since agreeing the deal about 2 hours ago i have had a grin from ear to ear even my missus loves it  she drove it last summer but she wont be having another go   as im typing she is telling me she will be driving it  when she goes to bed i will post up saying shes banned from the carlton   she even mentioned putting a towbar on it and getting a caravan  how do i tell her politely to fu*k off

dont do it poiltely bud just tell opps off !!

just did and she did agree it would be criminal  

[HNO3GOH]

oh and dont forget to post pics as soon as.

and lots of them.

[adsomega]

oh and dont forget to post pics as soon as.

most definately  i will try and go over in the week and take some

[thewelshman]

Don't use it in north Wales or you'll be photographed more than the royal family.  

[adsomega]

oh and dont forget to post pics as soon as.

and lots of them.

i will even take some of me creaming my pants when i start her up to bring it home

[albitz]

its ok we can do without that bit

[HNO3GOH]

You will be driving a part of history and boy i would love to be in that driving seat. I hope you never loose the grin factor in that car because i don't think there is much else out there better than that.  

the grin factor will not fade ive always wanted it since he bought it  but my brother lost interest with it and is buying a bloody huge new dodge pick up with a supercharged massive engine for a new toy

A dodge pick up why :question
About 8 years ago i went past a garage in south devon and in the show room there was two and i stopped and made a mess of myself and one of them belonged the garage owner and we had a chat and he said that he had just come back from a ski'ing trip and on the autobahn coming back he backed off from a 175mph and he said there was still a bit to go.
I think a holiday germany once you got it might be in order  

[adsomega]

You will be driving a part of history and boy i would love to be in that driving seat. I hope you never loose the grin factor in that car because i don't think there is much else out there better than that.  

the grin factor will not fade ive always wanted it since he bought it  but my brother lost interest with it and is buying a bloody huge new dodge pick up with a supercharged massive engine for a new toy

A dodge pick up why :question
About 8 years ago i went past a garage in south devon and in the show room there was two and i stopped and made a mess of myself and one of them belonged the garage owner and we had a chat and he said that he had just come back from a ski'ing trip and on the autobahn coming back he backed off from a 175mph and he said there was still a bit to go.
I think a holiday germany once you got it might be in order  

i dont know why he wants the dodge  it is a beast but not my cup of tea  my brother had his up to 160 mph and lost his bottle a bit i was in the passenger seat and loved it although the old pooper valve was flapping a bit

[Cav9_4]

What an investment..."Congrats"

[albitz]

You will be driving a part of history and boy i would love to be in that driving seat. I hope you never loose the grin factor in that car because i don't think there is much else out there better than that.  

the grin factor will not fade ive always wanted it since he bought it  but my brother lost interest with it and is buying a bloody huge new dodge pick up with a supercharged massive engine for a new toy

A dodge pick up why :question
About 8 years ago i went past a garage in south devon and in the show room there was two and i stopped and made a mess of myself and one of them belonged the garage owner and we had a chat and he said that he had just come back from a ski'ing trip and on the autobahn coming back he backed off from a 175mph and he said there was still a bit to go.
I think a holiday germany once you got it might be in order  

actually i think its law

[Andy B]

.....i will be using it for my everyday car.....

Some parts ie brake discs are too difficult to source to use a Lotus Carlton as everyday car.

[Not A Salmon]

Good for you, you won't regret it, they are stunning.  

Make sure you join autobahnstormers, the guys in that club know everything there is to know about the Lotus Carlton/Omega.

[adsomega]

.....i will be using it for my everyday car.....

Some parts ie brake discs are too difficult to source to use a Lotus Carlton as everyday car.

luckily there is a load of spares all new with the car and included is a complete set of discs and pads for all 4 corners and enough service patrs to last for a few years

[adsomega]

Good for you, you won't regret it, they are stunning.  

Make sure you join autobahnstormers, the guys in that club know everything there is to know about the Lotus Carlton/Omega.

done today

[Tab]

Nice one, any pics of it?
It's funny but my brother owns an LC aswell, but i don't think i can afford to buy or run it seriously quck cars though, i think there's a thread on here somewhere with some pics of it.

[Richie London]

note the tent in the background

richie

[ffcgary1]

There's an LC on ebay at the moment build no 39, what is yours mate, the one on ebay is the best part of £20,000.

[Richie London]

unfortunatly its not mine, that is at the yearly car show near me. i have put a suggestion up about the show today.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1208086963

richie

[JiMbOb789]

if i had the money, i'd get one.
you lucky git

[adsomega]

if i had the money, i'd get one.
you lucky git

as i havent had the net this week catching up lol  lucky yes in debt for 17000 yes collecting carlton next sat morning when brother gets back from usa  

[amigov6]

I love all Carltons. Carltons are the Omega's Daddy but the Lotus Carlton is every thing's Daddy.
    I've never been lucky enough to drive one (Hint, grovel)!!!
    Happy for you mate, make sure it's well thief protected.

[adsomega]

its well protected it has had over 2 grand spent on securiy although if someone wanted it im sure its possible   my garage is being double alarmed this week  and  part of the security my brother had done is metal bars tha lock into place under the front and rear of car and they lock into plates on the floor so makes it near impossible to move if garage alarms didnt do their job

[amigov6]

I've heard of a system that fits into the brakes. Basically if you activate it even if the robbing twit get's your car going, first press of the brakes they stay on so he legs it. Ok the car's abandoned @ the end of the road & maybe damaged but at least you get it back.

[Andy B]

its well protected it has had over 2 grand spent on securiy although if someone wanted it im sure its possible   my garage is being double alarmed this week  and  part of the security my brother had done is metal bars tha lock into place under the front and rear of car and they lock into plates on the floor so makes it near impossible to move if garage alarms didnt do their job

Another aspect that makes a Lotus Carlton/Omega an impractical every day car.

[MarkG]

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[Andy B]

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C'mon Mark .... spit it out!!  

[MarkG]

Whoops. I'm with Andy B. Fab car but simply not a practical every day car. When parts wear out or it goes wrong it costs serious money and they are pretty thirsty on fuel. They are notorious for rust behind all those plastic body panels too so keep away from salt roads. If I were you I would buy a cheap runaround for say £500 and save the beast for sunny days. Keep below 3,000 miles per year and you will qulaify for classic car insurance. As a regualr driver, I would have thought insurance would be way high.
    

[Andy B]

..... When parts wear out or it goes wrong it costs serious money and  .......    

Cost isn't the major problem. Having a shed loads of cash won't buy parts that are 'NLS' as a lot of Lotus specific parts are.

[Dazzler]

Seriously nice cars matey, super quick even by todays standards.
You can't go wrong