Topic: Looking very soon - Cheap Auto (Read 11406 times)

MAMS · « **on:** 07 April 2009, 17:44:42 »

After the omega went belly up i got a cheap VW Golf which has done me well but the gearbox is on it's last legs and i really really want another Omega

Has to be an auto, preference for either the 2.0 or tractor as i'm a poor student nowadays and need the fuel economy

My student loan is paying for it

so end of April ish

Other than that spec etc not too fussed, has to be running tested and taxed with at least a few months on each.

Budget - err as low as possible - hoping under £500

psg150 · « **Reply #1 on:** 07 April 2009, 22:42:41 »

I am looking to sell mine - 2.5 auto '98 S plate, 94k.

New oil pump, DIS & HT leads, cambelt kit & valves (after previous one went) - runs superbly. MOT to Dec 2009. (passed last one with flying colours)

Downside is body work - usual rust spots on rear arches/ door and couple of scrapes from the car park.

If you are keen, post back and I will put up some pictures.

stuart30 · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 April 2009, 23:38:41 »

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I am looking to sell mine - 2.5 auto '98 S plate, 94k.

New oil pump, DIS & HT leads, cambelt kit & valves (after previous one went) - runs superbly. MOT to Dec 2009. (passed last one with flying colours)

Downside is body work - usual rust spots on rear arches/ door and couple of scrapes from the car park.

If you are keen, post back and I will put up some pictures.

http://www.multimap.com/directions/?qs_1=Livingston&countryCode_1=GB&qs_2=london&countryCode_2=GB&mode=driving&optimizeFor=time#map=53.70223,-1.67311|7|4&bd=useful_information

psg150 · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 April 2009, 23:48:28 »

Yeah just noticed that after posting!!!

"Good point, well made"

psg150 · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 April 2009, 23:52:56 »

Although it looks like a nice drive.

Multimap measures the carbon footprint in "a small car" for this journey as 126kg. I guess the meggy would give out slightly more!

MAMS · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 April 2009, 00:07:34 »

hey psg yeah interested let me see pics

and drive - hell yeah -

i'm a photography student so the opportunities to stop and take pics rock

psg150 · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 April 2009, 00:32:31 »

Cool, will post pics Thursday - look back then!!

MAMS · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 April 2009, 09:10:08 »

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Cool, will post pics Thursday - look back then!!

will do

Mr Skrunts · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 April 2009, 09:44:37 »

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I am looking to sell mine - 2.5 auto '98 S plate, 94k.

New oil pump, DIS & HT leads, cambelt kit & valves (after previous one went) - runs superbly. MOT to Dec 2009. (passed last one with flying colours)

Downside is body work - usual rust spots on rear arches/ door and couple of scrapes from the car park.

If you are keen, post back and I will put up some pictures.

http://www.multimap.com/directions/?qs_1=Livingston&countryCode_1=GB&qs_2=london&countryCode_2=GB&mode=driving&optimizeFor=time#map=53.70223,-1.67311|7|4&bd=useful_information

Good old multimap. Personally I would have gone down the A1

Mr Skrunts · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 April 2009, 09:47:47 »

Completely amazed. Theres noting in it which ever route you took. Appologies to Multimap.

MAMS · « **Reply #10 on:** 08 April 2009, 11:25:24 »

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Completely amazed. Theres noting in it which ever route you took. Appologies to Multimap.

would depend on the route my navman would come up with but i reckon sitting on the M6 would be a much easier drive up for me

MAMS · « **Reply #11 on:** 08 April 2009, 12:58:43 »

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I am looking to sell mine - 2.5 auto '98 S plate, 94k.

New oil pump, DIS & HT leads, cambelt kit & valves (after previous one went) - runs superbly. MOT to Dec 2009. (passed last one with flying colours)

Downside is body work - usual rust spots on rear arches/ door and couple of scrapes from the car park.

If you are keen, post back and I will put up some pictures.

Sorry i've been noseying about is this a 2.5V6? i assumed 2.5 tractor?

I'm not wanting a 2.5 - i'll be doing a bit of running about at college and the fuel economy is a big issue so no way i could afford to run the 2.5 with all the mileage...unless the v6 is somehow more economic than the 2.0

psg150 · « **Reply #12 on:** 08 April 2009, 17:48:05 »

Yes it is a V6 - unfortunately. Do you still want pics??

MAMS · « **Reply #13 on:** 08 April 2009, 17:51:21 »

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Yes it is a V6 - unfortunately. Do you still want pics??

how bad is the fuel economy? i reckon it's going to cost too much for me to run though in comparision to a 2.0 or tractor???

MAMS · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 April 2009, 17:56:51 »

hmmm according to parkers the fuel economy is only 2mph worse - ach go on let me see the pics

psg150 · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 April 2009, 12:54:30 »

Cool, will give her a hoover and wack up some pics..

MAMS · « **Reply #16 on:** 09 April 2009, 15:41:25 »

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Cool, will give her a hoover and wack up some pics..

Super

webby23 · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 April 2009, 17:32:30 »

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Yes it is a V6 - unfortunately

Nothing wrong with a V6 mate

MAMS · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 April 2009, 17:45:34 »

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Yes it is a V6 - unfortunately

Nothing wrong with a V6 mate

ha ha ha yeah i know - it was just me thinking a v6 would be half the fuel economy of the 2.0 but it looks pretty much the same

psg150 · « **Reply #19 on:** 09 April 2009, 19:51:34 »

Ok - here are the pictures!!

let me check that worked!!

MAMS · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 April 2009, 20:06:45 »

doesn't seem to have worked ?

psg150 · « **Reply #21 on:** 09 April 2009, 20:17:59 »

So, an in-depth guide to my car.

Rear drivers arch

Front drivers arch (No rust - just scrape)

Rear passenger side

Passenger front door

Other minor issues - front bumper

Missing light cover (rear boot) I still have the piece but the clip has bust. Light block all working fine

Front drivers side - wheel arch coating a little perished..

Anything else you need to know?

Just ongoing slight coolant loss & coolant warning constantly on - However, will take weeks between top ups, garage have not been able to fix this (suspect HBV). Had rad pipes replaced recently

Other work done: Engine valves, Cambelt, Oil pump, DIS pack & HT leads, Brake light switch.

As I said, the engine is superb, so smooth and quiet.

Road Tax till end-september, MOT till December.

MAMS · « **Reply #22 on:** 09 April 2009, 20:22:53 »

Will drop you a PM shortly

psg150 · « **Reply #23 on:** 09 April 2009, 20:27:19 »

What a mission to post those photos!!

MAMS · « **Reply #24 on:** 09 April 2009, 20:30:39 »

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What a mission to post those photos!!

I'm proud of you matey

deecee · « **Reply #25 on:** 09 April 2009, 23:16:23 »

looking at map scrap it you turn/bear left off m6 onto m1your in a field put map in bin before it kills you

Ian_D · « **Reply #26 on:** 12 April 2009, 14:41:49 »

I 'may' have a 2.5TD Auto Elite (R Reg) for sale shortly if interested? It will be slightly above your budget, but you dont find that many TD Elites! - Has all the toys! Electric everything / Leather / Xenons to name a few!

I got it as a little project, which was going to replace my 3.0 v6. However I cant part with my 3.0 so I dont know what to do yet

But one has to go.

Ive had it on the road just under a week as a little test for myself, and its quite nice to drive. Still got to change the engine oil + filter + coolant. And I've got new brake pads waiting to be fitted (both front and back) and then a brake fluid change.

Its a darkish blue met colour too. Haven't got round to taking photos yet, Like I said, I've not had it that long!

I plan on doing the above work to it, and then insuring it for another week. I will then decide if i'm keeping or not. If its for sale, it will be the end of this month / start of next.

Drop me a PM for more details.

MAMS · « **Reply #27 on:** 12 April 2009, 16:25:37 »

PM on it's way

Ian_D · « **Reply #28 on:** 12 April 2009, 23:04:51 »

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PM on it's way

PM Replied mate!

Take a look here: http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/main/cars/forsale/omegaTdEliteR

MAMS · « **Reply #29 on:** 12 April 2009, 23:37:31 »

you have a PM back,

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