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Sell or keep
« on: 03 April 2017, 18:58:39 »
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After pondering on what to do I've decided to keep my Omega for a few more years (if it ain't broke don't fix it). She's a clean tidy car with very few issues. Got a few little things I'd like to do with her, Stainless exhaust being one, but will be kept fairly standard.
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2017, 19:36:21 »
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What is the benefit of a stainless exhaust? Esp on a diesel?
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« Reply #2 on: 03 April 2017, 19:39:13 »
Not sure there are any benefits. But I'm not overly keen on the rusty tailpiece, so thought go down the stainless route.
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #3 on: 03 April 2017, 19:42:27 »
Good move to keep Omega, they're a challenge but worth it  :y
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #4 on: 03 April 2017, 19:46:03 »
A lot of thought and consideration has gone into my decision. It's a lovely car, and the wife likes it.  :).
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #5 on: 03 April 2017, 19:56:47 »
That's one good reason to keep it then.  ;D
The only car Ive owned that my wife confessed to liking was the Senator. She claims not to like my latest Omega, but I think its growing on her, and she just wont admit. :D
I don't think she will ever like my driving though. That will always be a bone of contention, despite the fact that I drive like Miss Daisy is in the back seat these days.  ::)
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« Reply #6 on: 03 April 2017, 20:03:47 »
Quote from: Discoja l[u
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A lot of thought and consideration has gone into my decision. It's a lovely car, and the wife likes it.  :).

 ;D ;D ;D ;D     major headache sorted there then . . . happy days  . . . wish I could get my missus to even like any car I've had  ::) ::)
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #7 on: 03 April 2017, 20:42:53 »
Al my wife actually likes the Omega, think its only because the dogs are allowed on the back seat which keeps her astra clean on those muddy walks!
Also being auto goes down well
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« Reply #8 on: 03 April 2017, 20:46:51 »
Probably the only car my wife has actually liked to be fair.
I wish it had a bit better acceleration, but I'll just have to put up with that, unless you guys have any hints??? I've thought of one of these terraclean or engine cleans might help, but heard good and bad about them.
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #9 on: 03 April 2017, 20:57:45 »
mine loves all my cars ,omega included.likes the attention we get when were out and even enjoys driving them too. i know shes only realy comparing to a clit (but  i dont realy like admitting it but french cars always had a good record of being comfy at least. )
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #10 on: 04 April 2017, 06:48:29 »
Quote from: Essex Big Al on 03 April 2017, 20:03:47
Quote from: Discoja l[u
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A lot of thought and consideration has gone into my decision. It's a lovely car, and the wife likes it.  :).

 ;D ;D ;D ;D     major headache sorted there then . . . happy days  . . . wish I could get my missus to even like any car I've had  ::) ::)
In her defence she tends to find out when you turn up with them ::)
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #11 on: 04 April 2017, 07:43:25 »
Quote from: Discoja on 03 April 2017, 20:46:51
Probably the only car my wife has actually liked to be fair.
I wish it had a bit better acceleration, but I'll just have to put up with that, unless you guys have any hints??? I've thought of one of these terraclean or engine cleans might help, but heard good and bad about them.
It'll never be any form of quick car with a 2.2 DTi engine. However there are things you can do but it depends on how much of a return for your money you want.

A proper thorough service with good quality bits to make sure everything is as it's maker intended it (I use OE on trade card for everything).
Then it's very simple. It's a turbocharged engine so whatever helps to get more colder air in and more hot gas quickly out will help. Proper bona fide remaps are also available and claim around 20% increase in bhp which is conservative by modern common rail diesel remap standards, so probably not far off on a lower pressure more agricultural system in good condition. Just ask the technician whether it increases the fuel pressure and by how much. VP44s can blow seals if increased resulting in nasty messes and more expense.

You can freely delete all the silencers in the exhaust and it'll still not be noisy in the cabin. I'm running just the box in front of the back axle and still can barely hear it on full load as the turbo and cat do a grand job of silencing on their own. Budget £1000 for about 25-30bhp, not necessarily in one go but blocks of 3-400 at a time. If you reckon it's worth it then do it, if not then it is what it is.
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #12 on: 04 April 2017, 07:55:11 »
Maureen never knew anything about cars,so she never got a say in what car I bought or when I changed them.If I walked in the house and said nothing then we'd still got the same car I left with or I'd walk in and say "new car's on the drive" and she either liked it or didn't made no odds to me!!
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Re: Sell or keep
« Reply #13 on: 20 May 2017, 10:42:47 »
Well all plans come to an end. Slight change in our family circumstances so the Omega is going.

Due to my lack of posts on here I'm unable to advertise it. So keep an eye out on facebook groups and eBay. 
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« Reply #14 on: 20 May 2017, 14:53:00 »
Quote from: Hobert on 20 May 2017, 10:52:39
I would sell.
That's because you're a depressed caffeine addict ;)
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