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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have given Amazon Prime the boot.

Slow and sometimes no delivery. Not good enough,

That's £96 a year I'll save.......that is one whole Omega.

[Doctor Gollum]

Or a months car tax

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or a months car tax

About right.

I pay £50 and some pence (can't remember exactly how many) each month. Twice over.

 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £96.

[Doctor Gollum]

The noise is worth every penny twice over

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k

I want my car to sound more like this XFR-S......nice start up sound at around 26 seconds.

[STEMO]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

[STEMO]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

Having said that, if there was an alternative, I would consider using it. Amazon is taking over the world, and some people are making a stand. But not me, I find the choice and ease of delivery suits me fine.

[Lizzie Zoom]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

+1 Agreed!

I find Amazon Prime first class, with one delivery of many I have placed coming within 14 hours of being ordered (on a Sunday!).  The films and especially music are good too!

[STEMO]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

+1 Agreed!

I find Amazon Prime first class, with one delivery of many I have placed coming within 14 hours of being ordered (on a Sunday!).  The films and especially music are good too!

Yes, Lizzie, wifey ordered a book at 8 o'clock on Sunday morning and it was here at 9pm 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

So did I and was quite happy with it. But not for a while now.

I contacted Amazon who say they don't guarantee next day delivery, even with prime.

[STEMO]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

So did I and was quite happy with it. But not for a while now.

I contacted Amazon who say they don't guarantee next day delivery, even with prime.

We have a large distribution centre about 20 miles away, in Sheffield, so maybe that has something to do with it.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

For £7.99 I get next day delivery, which always arrives, and access to amazon prime video, which has some good films, series and football. Plus, I'm not a tight bastard. 

So did I and was quite happy with it. But not for a while now.

I contacted Amazon who say they don't guarantee next day delivery, even with prime.

We have a large distribution centre about 20 miles away, in Sheffield, so maybe that has something to do with it.

We live in the back of beyond and the postman rides a pig rather than drive a van.

It's a shame because I was genuinely happy with the service. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £960.

Possibly. 

I made my first ever purchase from amazon a few days ago. I had managed to avoid it up to now, but someone gave me a voucher for Christmas.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £960.

Possibly. 

I made my first ever purchase from amazon a few days ago. I had managed to avoid it up to now, but someone gave me a voucher for Christmas.

I nearly said, right then OK lets do it........then I saw the additional zero.

Perhaps old Lizzie is willing to sell?

[dave the builder]

 Just buy this one Clicky Just buy this one
then put another couple of grand into sorting it 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

And your left wIth a basic 2.6 CD in good nick. Dont see much point tbh. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £960.

Possibly. 

I made my first ever purchase from amazon a few days ago. I had managed to avoid it up to now, but someone gave me a voucher for Christmas.

I nearly said, right then OK lets do it........then I saw the additional zero.

Perhaps old Lizzie is willing to sell?

No way!!

Well it does depend on what happens tomorrow with it's MOT!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £960.

Possibly. 

I made my first ever purchase from amazon a few days ago. I had managed to avoid it up to now, but someone gave me a voucher for Christmas.

I nearly said, right then OK lets do it........then I saw the additional zero.

Perhaps old Lizzie is willing to sell?

No way!!

Well it does depend on what happens tomorrow with it's MOT!

Good luck, Lizzie.......

A smile, a short skirt, and plenty of bosomy cleavage should see you with a pass certificate.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.......if it does pass I shall double my offer.

[Lizzie Zoom]

I believe Mr Bitz has a tidy Omega. Perhaps he could be tempted to part with it for £960.

Possibly. 

I made my first ever purchase from amazon a few days ago. I had managed to avoid it up to now, but someone gave me a voucher for Christmas.

I nearly said, right then OK lets do it........then I saw the additional zero.

Perhaps old Lizzie is willing to sell?

No way!!

Well it does depend on what happens tomorrow with it's MOT!

Good luck, Lizzie.......

A smile, a short skirt, and plenty of bosomy cleavage should see you with a pass certificate. :y

Do not need to do that as they know me and my rare car very well at Cafyns

[Lizzie Zoom]

.......if it does pass I shall double my offer.

£10,000?!

Yes please, when do you want to transfer your money and me hand over the old girl?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The colour Rubens red is pretty rare, I think.........

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.......if it does pass I shall double my offer.

£10,000?!

Yes please, when do you want to transfer your money and me hand over the old girl?

It is a nice example of the marque, Lizzie. I feel I would be taking advantage of an attractive young lady if I only offered £10,000.

I suppose my problem is that I'm too much of a gentleman.

[dave the builder]

And your left wIth a basic 2.6 CD in good nick. Dont see much point tbh. 

what else apart from ....
xenon headlights
sunroof (which not many people ever use )
and a more basic radio ,which lets face it, all the Omega radio-grams  are outdated now
do higher spec models have that is important 

I picked that example based on mot history
unless you're lucky ,most £1000 or less omegas are rusty dogs

[Viral_Jim]

And your left wIth a basic 2.6 CD in good nick. Dont see much point tbh. 

what else apart from ....
xenon headlights
sunroof (which not many people ever use)
and a more basic radio ,which lets face it, all the Omega radio-grams  are outdated now
do higher spec models have that is important 

I picked that example based on mot history
unless you're lucky ,most £1000 or less omegas are rusty dogs

I took the fuse out of mine when it started opening of its own accord. It was easier than trying to find an old priest and a young priest. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

[STEMO]

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

For sale thread to follow.

[dave the builder]

And your left wIth a basic 2.6 CD in good nick. Dont see much point tbh. 

what else apart from ....
xenon headlights
sunroof (which not many people ever use)
and a more basic radio ,which lets face it, all the Omega radio-grams  are outdated now
do higher spec models have that is important 

I picked that example based on mot history
unless you're lucky ,most £1000 or less omegas are rusty dogs

I took the fuse out of mine when it started opening of its own accord. It was easier than trying to find an old priest and a young priest. 

you could have fitted a manual sunroof and exercised it yourself

[TheBoy]

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

The 2.6 is probably the worse of all Omega engines.  The best is the 3.0l

[dave the builder]

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

You best keep hold of it then ,sounds nice 

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

For sale thread to follow.

His little red French TRACTOR   

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Doubtful. As Ive mentioned before - I plan on (hopefully) buying another car this year. Given that swmbo already moans about me having two cars, she will not be at all happy about three.
I love my old Omega and dont want to part with it, so I will put it up for sale for £1000. If it doesnt sell, it wont be my fault. 

The little red F****h tractor is a necessary evil for commuting. As long as it keeps running, it will be staying. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Whatever the list of differences, the Elite is a much nicer car to drive than a CD spec version. Plus, the 3.2 is considerably more impressive than the 2.6.

The 2.6 is probably the worse of all Omega engines.  The best is the 3.0l

Agreed. 

[Doctor Gollum]

The 2.6 isn't that bad, but you only need to back it off the drive to know that it's no 3.2.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Someone might be able to come and drive mine away tomorrow. I dont think I will last until then tbh.
Swmbo got the Joe Wicks phone app for a Christmas present and has roped me into doing the exercises with her.
I sit here breathless, sweaty and knackered. Also now walking 1.5 to 2 miles a day across the fields.
I need to get back to sitting on my arse at work for 99 hours a week, like I was a couple of years ago. It was much less tiring.

[dave the builder]

Exercise does you good
until it doesn't 
get a phone signal blocker 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Now time for steak & chips, stewed rhubarb & custard, plus beer. Which will render the exercise a waste of fickin time. 

[STEMO]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

[STEMO]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

I used to run (jog) up them, but one day I was really sure I was going to die 

[Nick W]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

I used to run (jog) up them, but one day I was really sure I was going to die 

One day you'll be right. Which will be a nice, although brief, experience for you

[STEMO]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

I used to run (jog) up them, but one day I was really sure I was going to die 

One day you'll be right. Which will be a nice, although brief, experience for you

Like the man said..moderation in all things. Walking quite quickly will suffice for an old codger like me.
When I thought I might die, I was worried about what would happen to my dog. Would someone get her home...or would she be left wandering around, lost. That's when I decided not to jog any more. Poor doggie.

[dave the builder]

......
 I was worried about what would happen to my dog. Would someone get her home...or would she be left wandering around, lost. That's when I decided not to jog any more. Poor doggie.

the dog would Probably eat your face, while you where still warm 

[STEMO]

......
 I was worried about what would happen to my dog. Would someone get her home...or would she be left wandering around, lost. That's when I decided not to jog any more. Poor doggie.

the dog would Probably eat your face, while you where still warm 

Warm? Approaching sizzling 

[ronnyd]

Someone might be able to come and drive mine away tomorrow. I dont think I will last until then tbh.
Swmbo got the Joe Wicks phone app for a Christmas present and has roped me into doing the exercises with her.
I sit here breathless, sweaty and knackered. Also now walking 1.5 to 2 miles a day across the fields.
I need to get back to sitting on my arse at work for 99 hours a week, like I was a couple of years ago. It was much less tiring.

Lightweight. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

You want to try it with my legs. 

[raywilb]

I have given Amazon Prime the boot.

Slow and sometimes no delivery. Not good enough,

That's £96 a year I'll save.......that is one whole Omega.

i too are having a dispute of a kind with something ive ordered from Amazon prime except in my case the has been at my local hermes depot since early hours monday. we have had no snow where i live. alroads are ok.

[Doctor Gollum]

I have given Amazon Prime the boot.

Slow and sometimes no delivery. Not good enough,

That's £96 a year I'll save.......that is one whole Omega.

i too are having a dispute of a kind with something ive ordered from Amazon prime except in my case the has been at my local hermes depot since early hours monday. we have had no snow where i live. alroads are ok.

What about where they live?

Not to mention flooding

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Amazon Prime got back to me and said this is not the standard of service they expect for their customers, and they are deeply sorry.

Two months of 'free prime' by way of apology.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'll complain again in 2 months.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

All you old boys seem to missing a trick.

Why not work up a sweat with a woman beneath you. Thirty or forty minutes a day will do it.

Also......less chance of catching the dreaded lurgy, or having your dog eat the flesh from your still twitching warm corpse following a heart attack..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

That sounds like a plan. 
Tbh it feels like its either really doing me good, or constantly bringing me to the edge of my first heart attack. Time will tell. 

It's doing you good. Every day, when walking the dog, I find a hill. The steepest hill I can find wherever I am. I then walk up it very quickly. If it's a long hill, my heart tries to escape my chest and my legs turn to jelly. But it is good for me, I know that by the shape of other male dog walkers of my age. Half of them are fickin big fat things and the others look like death warmed up. 

All you old boys seem to missing a trick.

Why not work up a sweat with a woman beneath you. Thirty or forty minutes a day will do it.

Also......less chance of catching the dreaded lurgy, or having your dog eat the flesh from your still twitching  corpse following a heart attack..

[STEMO]

We heard you the first time.

[TheBoy]

The 2.6 isn't that bad, but you only need to back it off the drive to know that it's no 3.2.

Its that bad compared to other Omega engines.  Without any shadow of a doubt the most hopeless of the V6s by some margin. Gutless. Thirsty. And we wont mention stem seals.

What next most hopeless is a toss up between the 2.5 and 3.2, depending on requirements. The 3.2 is a bit quicker but mega thirsty. The 2.5 is frugal, but a little less power.  Irrelevent anyway, as the 3.0 is almost as frugal as the 2.5, and more powerful than the 3.2, thus is the cream of the v6s

[Doctor Gollum]

That's because your 3.2 has the wrong gearbox 

[TheBoy]

That's because your 3.2 has the wrong gearbox 

The gearbox has no impact on engine power. Just how much is lost, and how usable it is.  The auto is actually quicker at some speeds than the really crap, stupid, victorian manual box.

The 3.2 is a dog compared to the 3.0, and the 2.6 is a dog compared to the 2.5.  Caused by penny pinching, nought else.

So given the 3.0 is the most powerful, and pretty much matches the 2.6's economy with the same gearbox, its s no brainer.