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Title: A rare beast
Post by: annihilator on 14 September 2019, 09:12:51
Omega 2.0 8v Estate
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143381191609
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2019, 10:14:45
I've never seen that black plastic  :-\ cam cover cover before
Is it a late C20NE engine  :-\
aftermarket sunroof  :-\ (2 hinges at the front ,or brackets for a wind deflector )
I think the photos have been taken quite strategically to not show rust areas  ::)
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: annihilator on 14 September 2019, 11:04:59
Yes
Yes
No under rear wiper rust, rear arches look good.
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2019, 11:34:47
No rust apart from the sills and middle of the tailgate panel...
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2019, 11:52:56
It's a 90s Vauxhall , so suspect rust area between the front and rear reg plates  :P
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: annihilator on 14 September 2019, 18:36:36
It's dented on lip under the rear number plate but no rust you blind ficker.
All cars have rust, just saying the available pics show it's good in some of the usual omega weak spots including the door tops.
Early models are less prone compared to mini and face-lift.
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: STEMO on 14 September 2019, 19:15:43
It's dented on lip under the rear number plate but no rust you blind ficker.
All cars have rust, just saying the available pics show it's good in some of the usual omega weak spots including the door tops.
Early models are less prone compared to mini and face-lift.
Yes...but why on earth would anyone want to own it? For the rarity/novelty value?
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2019, 19:54:28

It's dented on lip under the rear number plate but no rust you blind ficker.
All cars have rust, just saying the available pics show it's good in some of the usual omega weak spots
good enough eyesight to check the MOT history  ::)
I was joking ,BUT omegas DO rust on the metal sections between the front number plate and the rear number plate (the shell)

Yes...but why on earth would anyone want to own it? For the rarity/novelty value?
it's an estate
very easy to work on engine
has all 3 pedals  :D
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2019, 19:55:27
Three incredibly good reasons ;)
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: STEMO on 14 September 2019, 20:46:09

It's dented on lip under the rear number plate but no rust you blind ficker.
All cars have rust, just saying the available pics show it's good in some of the usual omega weak spots
good enough eyesight to check the MOT history  ::)
I was joking ,BUT omegas DO rust on the metal sections between the front number plate and the rear number plate (the shell)

Yes...but why on earth would anyone want to own it? For the rarity/novelty value?
it's an estate
very easy to work on engine
has all 3 pedals  :D
It's a piece of crap  :)
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2019, 20:58:54

It's dented on lip under the rear number plate but no rust you blind ficker.
All cars have rust, just saying the available pics show it's good in some of the usual omega weak spots
good enough eyesight to check the MOT history  ::)
I was joking ,BUT omegas DO rust on the metal sections between the front number plate and the rear number plate (the shell)

Yes...but why on earth would anyone want to own it? For the rarity/novelty value?
it's an estate
very easy to work on engine
has all 3 pedals  :D
It's a piece of crap  :)
Well, that's as good a reason as the other three ;D
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2019, 11:07:31
the 2.5 is as flat as a witch's tit, the 2.0 16v and 2.2 even flatter. Can you imagine an 8v :o

Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2019, 11:08:52
Actually, I think I have driven one, many many moons ago.  I think the car is a bit heavy for it, as although the engine seemed torquey, it never made progress.
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 September 2019, 23:27:31
I find the 2.2 estate in auto form to be an exercise in Zen-like patience. A 2.0 must be like purgatory.  :-\
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: ronnyd on 16 September 2019, 09:32:18
My old 95 2.0 16 valve was plenty fast enough for an old duffer like me, as was my Desmond.  :D Both now sadly dead. :'(
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: tunnie on 16 September 2019, 09:34:02
I found the 2.2 manual a relaxing drive as you were never going to win a races, so never bothered trying.  ;D

The 3.2 on the other hand, can at least keep up a challenge.  :)
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2019, 17:30:00
I found the 2.2 manual a relaxing drive as you were never going to win a races, so never bothered trying.  ;D
I vaguely remember trying your 2.2 against a TVR (? or similar, too long ago), possibly the day we picked up the LPG heap?

I remember losing, but one has to have what are now called stretch targets ;)
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 September 2019, 20:49:35
I found the 2.2 manual a relaxing drive as you were never going to win a races, so never bothered trying.  ;D
I vaguely remember trying your 2.2 against a TVR (? or similar, too long ago), possibly the day we picked up the LPG heap?

I remember losing, but one has to have what are now called stretch targets ;)

Only way it would have won that one is if the TVR broke down. ;D


.. so at least you had a fighting chance. :D
Title: Re: A rare beast
Post by: TheBoy on 18 September 2019, 16:42:08
Only way it would have won that one is if the TVR broke down. ;D
Sometimes its a fair fight, as although a fair few around these parts* have quick cars, most seem to drive them like pussys.


*not necessarily residents, but there is often some nice exotic stuff hanging around Silverstone, driven by people with zero talent.