Topic: My new Elite - here at last! (Read 6052 times)

HI2DVY · « **on:** 26 April 2009, 21:17:14 »

Finally got down to Yorkshire this weekend to collect the latest addition to my family of Omega's. This one's a 3.2 Elite and in fantastic condition - only 15000 miles on the clock and a full service history to support it. The leather is totally unmarked and the car drives like it is brand new.

Weather has been pretty crap today so haven't had a chance to give it a proper clean and polish but here's a couple of pics for now...

m1ct · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 April 2009, 21:21:05 »

Gosh, that`s a low mileage

well done
I see top spec inside but why CDX alloys? :-?

HI2DVY · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 April 2009, 21:24:50 »

Not sure why it has the CDX alloys instead of the normal Elite ones - not a problem for me really as I think I prefer the look of the CDX type - well spotted though

Radiomarko · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 April 2009, 21:35:13 »

Beautiful!

HI2DVY · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 April 2009, 21:37:11 »

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Beautiful!

Thanks mate. I think so too

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 April 2009, 09:36:59 »

Wow a time warp Omega and very very nice...... is this for normal use or just as a show car, only asking as i used to be into the concours scene..

Elite wheels would make the car though and it would be then 100% original..

crazyjoetavola · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 April 2009, 09:54:09 »

The very best of health to enjoy DVY. A lovely looking car

miniator · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 April 2009, 10:07:05 »

and i thought mine was low milage!!
Looks lovely but it really needs the elite alloys back! lol

HI2DVY · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 April 2009, 11:42:00 »

Thanks for the comments guys.

As I said, I don't mind the wheels. Previous owner was an 83 year old accountant with no family so car has hardly seen any use - I doubt whether the wheel change thing was anything to do with him. More likely the dealers did a quick swap at point of sale knowing the old guy would know any different.

This car will be used - and some! I do around 30k a year with my job so need a reliable car. I have 2 other Mig's at the moment so they share the workload but I reckon I'll sell the 2.5 on purely cos I need the parking space. I have a funny feeling I may sell the 2.6 at some point soon aswell so the Elite will be taking a pounding.

Deva1992 · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 April 2009, 12:40:18 »

Nice motor

miniator · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 April 2009, 17:34:34 »

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Thanks for the comments guys.

As I said, I don't mind the wheels. Previous owner was an 83 year old accountant with no family so car has hardly seen any use - I doubt whether the wheel change thing was anything to do with him. More likely the dealers did a quick swap at point of sale knowing the old guy would know any different.

This car will be used - and some! I do around 30k a year with my job so need a reliable car. I have 2 other Mig's at the moment so they share the workload but I reckon I'll sell the 2.5 on purely cos I need the parking space. I have a funny feeling I may sell the 2.6 at some point soon aswell so the Elite will be taking a pounding.

seems a bit of shame to rack up the miles like that in such a pristine example!

Mr Skrunts · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 April 2009, 18:01:05 »

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Thanks for the comments guys.

As I said, I don't mind the wheels. Previous owner was an 83 year old accountant with no family so car has hardly seen any use - I doubt whether the wheel change thing was anything to do with him. More likely the dealers did a quick swap at point of sale knowing the old guy would know any different.

This car will be used - and some! I do around 30k a year with my job so need a reliable car. I have 2 other Mig's at the moment so they share the workload but I reckon I'll sell the 2.5 on purely cos I need the parking space. I have a funny feeling I may sell the 2.6 at some point soon aswell so the Elite will be taking a pounding.

seems a bit of shame to rack up the miles like that in such a pristine example!

I totally agree, I reckon you should sell it to someone who only does 2000 miles a year. I for that reason I will put myself forward to take it off your hands.

Seriously though. Nice motor. (and the cash is waiting)

djm1964 · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 April 2009, 18:02:44 »

That is a stunning example , nice find

HolyCount · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 April 2009, 18:11:09 »

Nice motoer -- I have an Elite but "dumbed down" the wheels to a lower spec model, purely because I prefer them to the Elite originals

Del Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 April 2009, 19:22:17 »

I wish mine looked half as good as that seriously, absolutley love it mate seriously

, shame about the alloys though.

Macduff · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 April 2009, 22:51:08 »

Absolutely stunning car

steverubberduck · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 April 2009, 18:09:24 »

Very nice looking model, looks nearly new....

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 April 2009, 20:02:02 »

I'm not going to torture myself anymore and have promised my kids a £1 everytime i look at this post.... :-/ :-/

Gem of a car though and worth a few peeks for a few quid

SP_3.2 · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 April 2009, 21:45:10 »

Very nice

HI2DVY · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 April 2009, 12:15:50 »

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Car has just crossed the 16000 miles mark and I expect it to be at 17000 before the end of the week. Just about to set off on a trip from Scotland to Wales via Newcastle and back again. It does seem a shame to put so many miles on this motor but then again that's what they were built for - touring in comfort.

HI2DVY · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 April 2009, 12:24:41 »

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I'm not going to torture myself anymore and have promised my kids a £1 everytime i look at this post.... :-/ :-/

Gem of a car though and worth a few peeks for a few quid

Thanks Andy. Hopefully your kids are gonna get rich quick - at your expense!

Never mind looking at the pictures - just imagine having the real thing living in your drive - being able to go look, touch, embrace - sit inside whenever you want - run your hands across that smooth taught, leather - carress that willing eager steering wheel - feel the raw power......

Enough.

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #21 on:** 29 April 2009, 19:45:41 »

MV6Matt · « **Reply #22 on:** 29 April 2009, 20:10:35 »

Wow! Nice motor - and in such perfect condition!

Well spotted!
Enjoy the trip to Wales!

Ziad · « **Reply #23 on:** 30 April 2009, 19:38:48 »

Nice pick mate!

Well done

damon80 · « **Reply #24 on:** 02 May 2009, 00:30:13 »

Wow - what an absolute minter!! I'm well jelous...

p j morgan · « **Reply #25 on:** 02 May 2009, 01:14:43 »

fantastic motor nothing wrong with the wheels they look nice .have a good trip

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #26 on:** 02 May 2009, 19:38:01 »

Very nice ..................almost as new.
Is this the car that you paid £3300 for?.

HI2DVY · « **Reply #27 on:** 03 May 2009, 22:45:08 »

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Very nice ..................almost as new.
Is this the car that you paid £3300 for?.

That's the one. £3300. Slightly over the top bu still worth every penny

joshwyatt · « **Reply #28 on:** 04 May 2009, 18:52:45 »

That certainly is a beautiful car...and in my opinion £3300 is a damn good price for such a low mileage mint example. What age is it if you don't mind me asking?

HI2DVY · « **Reply #29 on:** 05 May 2009, 10:05:32 »

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That certainly is a beautiful car...and in my opinion £3300 is a damn good price for such a low mileage mint example. What age is it if you don't mind me asking?

It's an early 2002 on a 51 plate.

On my trip to Wales it returned average fuel consumption of 29.5 mpg and an average speed of 71mph. As you can tell - I wasn't sparing the horse

omegaman2 · « **Reply #30 on:** 10 May 2009, 11:14:12 »

thats a stoater
jammy sod

Iain · « **Reply #31 on:** 19 May 2009, 22:58:42 »

Guys ive seen this car in the flesh and it is beautiful,one of the nicest Omega's ive seen,i thought mine was a good one,but thats just 'drool' material......

miniator · « **Reply #32 on:** 20 May 2009, 11:19:15 »

an average of 71mph....that is impressive! and at 29.5mpg.....my exhaust is really doing nothing to help my mpg figures!

squattingbeaver · « **Reply #33 on:** 20 May 2009, 11:26:55 »

Wow that does look amazing, congrats on the find and I hope the weather picks up soon

arlee219 · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 May 2009, 21:50:43 »

Shoot me man....
A real piece of Art indeed...

amigov6 · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 May 2009, 15:52:35 »

A stunner. Worth every penny. Given the mileage you do i would'nt use it as my every day car, not only the low miles but stonechips/general wear & tear would spoil it. ALL cars should be used, nothing is that precious but if it was mine i'd buy/keep another one for everyday, too good for tramping.
Has the cambelt been done? Not due on miles but would be overdue on age, be a crying shame for it to let go on a 15,000 miler.

8-)

HI2DVY · « **Reply #36 on:** 28 May 2009, 20:35:36 »

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A stunner. Worth every penny. Given the mileage you do i would'nt use it as my every day car, not only the low miles but stonechips/general wear & tear would spoil it. ALL cars should be used, nothing is that precious but if it was mine i'd buy/keep another one for everyday, too good for tramping.
Has the cambelt been done? Not due on miles but would be overdue on age, be a crying shame for it to let go on a 15,000 miler. 8-)

Agreed. I'm running the 2 migs just now but the insurance on both cars is crippling as I need fully comp, business use etc.. The 3.2 is getting closer to 18000 miles now but it just drives so well - I dont want to take the 2.6 any more

Hoping to get Daz and Pete up here in the next couple of weeks to have the cambelts done on both migs... and any other Jock Migs that need it!

Iain · « **Reply #37 on:** 28 May 2009, 21:43:20 »

Dave..

Have you got pics of your 2.6?

HI2DVY · « **Reply #38 on:** 29 May 2009, 17:41:01 »

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Guys ive seen this car in the flesh and it is beautiful,one of the nicest Omega's ive seen,i thought mine was a good one,but thats just 'drool' material......

Thanks Iain. You've got a great looking motor too

HI2DVY · « **Reply #39 on:** 29 May 2009, 17:52:04 »

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Dave..

Have you got pics of your 2.6?

Not great pics but here's a couple....

Better still, why don't you pop round and see it sometime...?

Iain · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 May 2009, 21:16:36 »

Thats nice too mate.....whats the other one? is that the one you have already sold?

Iain · « **Reply #41 on:** 29 May 2009, 21:19:39 »

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Better still, why don't you pop round and see it sometime...?

You know Dave i'll just do that.......

The 2.6 is nice too....

HI2DVY · « **Reply #42 on:** 01 June 2009, 09:20:59 »

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Thats nice too mate.....whats the other one? is that the one you have already sold?

Yeah, that was the 2.5 CDX I sold recently. The guy who bought it lives in Paisley - you may see it running around near you!

Let me know when you're poppin round to see the 2.6 - I'll need to give it a wash fist !

Iain · « **Reply #43 on:** 01 June 2009, 20:36:54 »

Need to get some time off work mate.....will keep my eyes peeled for the other one

James Q · « **Reply #44 on:** 03 June 2009, 23:00:44 »

very stunning i'm jealous!!!

HI2DVY · « **Reply #45 on:** 05 June 2009, 01:26:02 »

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very stunning i'm jealous!!!

Cheers James! Welcome to the Forum

MutantCav · « **Reply #46 on:** 05 June 2009, 09:38:40 »

Would agree with the comments regarding milage...keep one of your others and rack up the miles on that...if you want to keep the value of the car then the lower the miles the better...2 or 3 years at 30k a year and its just another Omega...nothing special, condition will suffer as a result too and with 80-90k on the clock value will be considerably less...

James Q · « **Reply #47 on:** 05 June 2009, 12:08:28 »

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very stunning i'm jealous!!!

Cheers James! Welcome to the Forum

your very welcome, i showed the wife your pics and she loves it too, i better get saving!!

webby23 · « **Reply #48 on:** 05 June 2009, 21:45:27 »

Love this car, very nice condition

i260 · « **Reply #49 on:** 06 June 2009, 02:41:52 »

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Would agree with the comments regarding milage...keep one of your others and rack up the miles on that...if you want to keep the value of the car then the lower the miles the better...2 or 3 years at 30k a year and its just another Omega...nothing special, condition will suffer as a result too and with 80-90k on the clock value will be considerably less...

Given that the car 'only' cost £3k, use it and rack up the miles, where else can you buy a 'new' car for £3k and swan around in unashamed luxury. The difference in depreciation on one of these in 3 years time if you have 30k on it or 130k on it will not be perceptable, expecially if you start putting repair costs onto an older / higher milage vehicle.

Use it and luv it

HI2DVY · « **Reply #50 on:** 08 June 2009, 13:22:49 »

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Would agree with the comments regarding milage...keep one of your others and rack up the miles on that...if you want to keep the value of the car then the lower the miles the better...2 or 3 years at 30k a year and its just another Omega...nothing special, condition will suffer as a result too and with 80-90k on the clock value will be considerably less...

Given that the car 'only' cost £3k, use it and rack up the miles, where else can you buy a 'new' car for £3k and swan around in unashamed luxury. The difference in depreciation on one of these in 3 years time if you have 30k on it or 130k on it will not be perceptable, expecially if you start putting repair costs onto an older / higher milage vehicle.

Use it and luv it

Thanks i260. My thoughts exactly

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