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[Diamond Black Geezer]

I personally look at the price of a dirt cheap piece of Korean somethingorother, at let's say £180 / month, and the reduced fuel costs, a modern ecnomicial 4-pot vs my V6.

If I spend £150 a month on my Omega, I reckon I'm paying about the same as I would in the above scenario. Yes, 'trouble-free' [we hope] motoring on a new car, but what I currently have is a car with electric everything, comfy, spacious, a cavern of a boot, takes all my tools and still room for a small family to live in, bum warmers, and a lovely noise when I push the right pedal.

That's my 'theoretical' budget. I don't, practically, spend anywhere near that per month, of course; but I use it as a figure to work to, if that helps 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

And re: sills...  I'm looking into using Carlton sills, which seem to be in much more abundance than Omega ones. However, I really need to sit a Carlton/Senny sill next to an Omega one to see the physical differences. The little lugs for the sill covers will be one difference, but these can be added, without too much trouble, if required.

I know a guy who used Mk 2 Cavalier arches on his Monza. You look at the queue of people who spot that. Its not exactly a long one.

[biggriffin]

8 pages, and still going, might catch the 0-60 thread up

[Viral_Jim]

8 pages, and still going, might catch the 0-60 thread up

Possibly not, but I suspect it may out-live the car that's being discussed 

[STEMO]

Don't think so - you just have a lot to learn - what age are you? and still living with your mother - say no more!

I wasn't going to bother responding to this, as I believe you to simply be trying to provoke an outburst, perhaps with a view to getting me banned...

Perhaps one day you'll stop being a practising Onanist.

Not that it's anyones business, least of all yours, the main reason I am still living at home is actually due to my mothers gradually failing health. Whilst I freely admit that the dirt cheap rent is nice, living at home actually comes at quite a high personal cost.

So please, judge away if that helps you sleep at night.

Is that it? No fisticuffs? Pah 

[Kate]

Would a Daewoo Matiz but any good for me do you think?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Would a Daewoo Matiz but any good for me do you think?

Yes...with an auto box.

That way you won't have to worry your pretty little head about changing those nasty gears.

[05omegav6]

8 pages, and still going, might catch the 0-60 thread up

Well it's accelerating as quickly as an auto 2.5

[biggriffin]

Would a Daewoo Matiz but any good for me do you think?

Funny Astra or focus. You've listened then

[Kate]

Why does it have to be an Astra or Focus? They are a bit boring. I like interesting cars.

There's an Alfa Romeo 156 for sale near me that looks really nice. My friend had an Alfa years ago and it was really nice. Has anyone got any experience of these cars?

Thanks for all the advice.

[ted_one]

I've only driven a new model Alfa and it had that feature of switching the engine off at traffic lights,I know the feature can be overridden...but not for me As to your next choice of weapon....I guess it's got to be wether it's going to meet your needs as to your budget, the practicability factor of carrying your stuff around,fuel choice and economy,service costs and parts availability and wether it's got the dreaded tin worm hidden away,but I'm pretty sure you won't get caught on that one again.
There are some good deals to be had on new cars i.e interest free for 3-4 years,but that may not be an option for yourself if you aren't looking to the long term.I'm sure that some of the other OOFers will be along shortly to chip in with some tips and advice

[biggriffin]

The reason for most saying Astra or focus, is
They are cheap, if looked after, reliable, and cheap to run, part availability is simples, don't buy French.
But then people are only trying to help, who have some knowledge.
You could always buy a van, that would cover everything for you,.

[EMD]

Would a Daewoo Matiz but any good for me do you think?

Tin worm likes the Matiz and everything snaps if you look at it  Worse than a 106 Pug made of cheese 

Plenty Omega out there with full mot cheap as chips  You can have mine for £3k  You wont need to do anything to it as its had it all done ....

[Sir Tigger KC]

Sadly when my old girl gives up the ghost I think I'll find myself driving a Focus estate....... 

The thought of that however will keep her going for a bit longer!    As long as the sill covers stay on that is...   

[henryd]

Sadly when my old girl gives up the ghost I think I'll find myself driving a Focus estate....... 

The thought of that however will keep her going for a bit longer!    As long as the sill covers stay on that is...   

Bond the sill covers on with sikaflex,they will be the sills then