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[joshwyatt]

This popped up on BCA whilst I was looking through for something!
Basic details, 2001 2.6 Elite saloon in the rather nasty gold colour, however with a warranted 19k miles with 10 service stamps and MOT history to confirm mileage.

Available tomorrow at BCA Bridgwater, although no physical sales are happening it will be offered online. Also worth noting, the vendor is UKCGR which is WeBuyAnyCar who is owned by BCA.

There is no guide price currently, but I would think it will achieve £1,500-£2,000 fairly easily.

[Rangie]

If I wanted one that would be mine without a doubt, definitely worth a punt.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I think the colour is called Gay Gold. 

Rae? 

[TheBoy]

Defo gay gold. Usually at that age come with the turd brown steering wheel


Thanks for the heads up, could be worth a punt to somebody, but not me.

[Doctor Gollum]

Needs squirelling away

[New POD]

I think the colour is called Gay Gold. 

Rae? 

I'm not sure that it isn't Japanese Racing Gold.  In contrast to mX5s in British Racing Green

[Andy B]

Needs squirelling away

is that that same as burying it? 

It doesn't always go to plan when they do ....  https://www.allpar.com/history/auto-shows/time-capsule.html

[Doctor Gollum]

True, but it's already been off the road 3 years. 

[456lbft]

I spotted a car on BCA 2 days ago that I was interested in, but had not registered to bid online. Is there anyway to find sale results to see whether it would have been within budget, and to give me clue as to values if anything else comes up?  I'd love to find a low mileage (not rotten) car like this but a more basic spec (ie no sunroof), for our next project build.

[joshwyatt]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

[Rangie]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

.   

Be interested to see what the gold one makes when it's sold.

[steve6367]

Looks lovely, shame only the trade can bid online 

[dave the builder]

There are companies who will bid / buy from auction on your behalf 
albeit for a commission , and other fees 

[Doctor Gollum]

Looks lovely, shame only the trade can bid online 

You would have thought that they would have changed that given the current situation

[Sir Tigger KC]

The cars at BCA aren't cheap and retail punters are better off buying privately where you can talk to the owner, test and check the car over thoroughly. 

Most of the cars are there for a reason. 

[YZ250]

The cars at BCA aren't cheap and retail punters are better off buying privately where you can talk to the owner, test and check the car over thoroughly. 

Most of the cars are there for a reason. 

This is genuinely not a dig and merely an observation, just in case anyone misinterprets my comments as bitchy. 

You would definitely want a close up inspection of this and not bid online, even with it's validated extremely low mileage. The low mileage is nice, if the rest of the car reflects this, but I keep looking at the apparent colour change on the drivers side. It may be a trick of the light (the missing Elite badge on drivers door is not a trick of the light, present on passenger side) but I suspect something has happened to that side. Considering the extremely low mileage, hopefully it was just a minor issue. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

It will still want a suspension refurb, close inspection for rust, a good service and probably cambelt change the same as any other Omega, regardless of the low miles. People do go gaga over low mileage cars though, so it may go for a high price.

[Doctor Gollum]

It will still want a suspension refurb, close inspection for rust, a good service and probably cambelt change the same as any other Omega, regardless of the low miles. People do go gaga over low mileage cars though, so it may go for a high price.

Perishing tyres were the only advisory on the MoT this March. Previous Mot expired in 2017 iirc

[456lbft]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

It was an Omega that sold at Derby on Wednesday I think, reg started FL03  silver with a dodgy painted rear bumper iirc.  Sorry that's a bit vague, but I thought I'd tracked it on my account, but nothing comes up.  Thanks.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

It will still want a suspension refurb, close inspection for rust, a good service and probably cambelt change the same as any other Omega, regardless of the low miles. People do go gaga over low mileage cars though, so it may go for a high price.

Perishing tyres were the only advisory on the MoT this March. Previous Mot expired in 2017 iirc

You know and I know that an Omega with knackered suspension can pass an MOT for year after year.

[Doctor Gollum]

It will still want a suspension refurb, close inspection for rust, a good service and probably cambelt change the same as any other Omega, regardless of the low miles. People do go gaga over low mileage cars though, so it may go for a high price.

Perishing tyres were the only advisory on the MoT this March. Previous Mot expired in 2017 iirc

You know and I know that a rusty Omega with knackered suspension can pass an MOT for year after year.

Yup

[omegod]

Anyone know what this went for?

[456lbft]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:31f8b26e-322a-4966-adf4-637dab8264c9
This has popped up at Birmingham today.  Lowish mileage, no sunroof, and if relatively rust free, it could be right for my project.  I still don't have online bidder status, and wonder if BCA is as dear as people say?

[Doctor Gollum]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:31f8b26e-322a-4966-adf4-637dab8264c9
This has popped up at Birmingham today.  Lowish mileage, no sunroof, and if relatively rust free, it could be right for my project.  I still don't have online bidder status, and wonder if BCA is as dear as people say?

Diesel, GLS/CD and been off the road five years with loads of advisories the weren't addressed following failure 

[joshwyatt]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:31f8b26e-322a-4966-adf4-637dab8264c9
This has popped up at Birmingham today.  Lowish mileage, no sunroof, and if relatively rust free, it could be right for my project.  I still don't have online bidder status, and wonder if BCA is as dear as people say?

BCA wouldn’t be my first choice for a basic spec Omega. I’ve known a number of you for years and met in person, but I’ve not posted for years so makes sense to give a bit of background to my comments or suggestions.
I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

BCA is a good source for vehicles, there will always be something that suits you come up, at some point.
Would I buy an Omega base spec from there? Unlikely! You will probably find an Omega CD or CDX goes through for £200ish, but anything interesting will garner interest.

I would likely search Copart for an Omega.

More generally, BCA is not running physical sales so anyone without a trade account, and the ability to prove they trade can not purchase currently.

I use BCA for specific things, I don’t just attend any old sale and bid on anything, I always know what I want.

[456lbft]

I have a BCA silver account, and can buy online. You have to provide proof you are a professional trader to bid online. I will be able to find the sale price if you let me know what you were looking at.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:31f8b26e-322a-4966-adf4-637dab8264c9
This has popped up at Birmingham today.  Lowish mileage, no sunroof, and if relatively rust free, it could be right for my project.  I still don't have online bidder status, and wonder if BCA is as dear as people say?

BCA wouldn’t be my first choice for a basic spec Omega. I’ve known a number of you for years and met in person, but I’ve not posted for years so makes sense to give a bit of background to my comments or suggestions.
I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

BCA is a good source for vehicles, there will always be something that suits you come up, at some point.
Would I buy an Omega base spec from there? Unlikely! You will probably find an Omega CD or CDX goes through for £200ish, but anything interesting will garner interest.

I would likely search Copart for an Omega.

More generally, BCA is not running physical sales so anyone without a trade account, and the ability to prove they trade can not purchase currently.

I use BCA for specific things, I don’t just attend any old sale and bid on anything, I always know what I want.

Good advice, thanks.   I will continue my search.

[TheBoy]

I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

It dawned on me today, whilst driving TBE into the Smoke, I bought it off you 10 years ago yesterday. It was my 40th birthday present to myself.

Where did that time go

[Doctor Gollum]

I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

It dawned on me today, whilst driving TBE into the Smoke, I bought it off you 10 years ago yesterday. It was my 40th birthday present to myself.

Where did that time go

In a cloud of brake and tyre smoke

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

It dawned on me today, whilst driving TBE into the Smoke, I bought it off you 10 years ago yesterday. It was my 40th birthday present to myself.

Where did that time go

Dunno, but we know where the brake pads have gone. 

Believe me, the older you get the faster the years fly by. Its scary. I havent got used to being over 40 yet and I will be 61 in a few months. 

[TheBoy]

Its definitely had some brake pads in that time.  And discs. And tyres.

[joshwyatt]

I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

It dawned on me today, whilst driving TBE into the Smoke, I bought it off you 10 years ago yesterday. It was my 40th birthday present to myself.

Where did that time go

How did the lifetime warranty hold up for you? 

I’m sure we’re very much overdue an Oxford meet!

[TheBoy]

I’ve sold vehicles since 2009, and by some luck I’ve sold 13 cars in the past 7 weeks.

It dawned on me today, whilst driving TBE into the Smoke, I bought it off you 10 years ago yesterday. It was my 40th birthday present to myself.

Where did that time go

How did the lifetime warranty hold up for you? 

I’m sure we’re very much overdue an Oxford meet!

As soon as this sniffle thing is over, we do need an Oxford meet

[VXL V6]

Cutteslowe Park was a nice location

Tony's Brackley meet was also good. 

[456lbft]

Oxford area is good for me. Sadly missed the last Brackley one.  Very much up for a socially distant discrete meet up as soon as it can be arranged.  A group of Omegas is never going to be a mass gathering is it?

[Doctor Gollum]

Oxford area is good for me. Sadly missed the last Brackley one.  Very much up for a socially distant discrete meet up as soon as it can be arranged.  A group of Omegas is never going to be a mass gathering is it?

There's an unnecessary tone there... Even if most of the cars now aren't Omegas, the people are the same

Which is almost as important as the cars.

[Nick W]

Oxford area is good for me. Sadly missed the last Brackley one.  Very much up for a socially distant discrete meet up as soon as it can be arranged.  A group of Omegas is never going to be a mass gathering is it?

There's an unnecessary tone there... Even if most of the cars now aren't Omegas, the people are the same

Which is almost as important as the cars.

Meets are social events.


The cars are unimportant, as we all know what they look like. And what they need done to them....

[Andy B]

....
The cars are unimportant, as we all know what they look like. And what they need done to them....

But some cars do stand out in the crowd ... no matter what the car club/forum. 

[dave the builder]

I think the comment was more to do with the fact that you can't have BIG gatherings right now due to Covid 19 regulation
hence the part about .....

socially distant discrete meet up

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

[Doctor Gollum]

The four door Ferrari clone drew alot of attention, but was somewhat eclipsed by the LS1 and supercharger powered Omega Estate

There was even a very nice early Micra at the last Brackers meet

[456lbft]

Oxford area is good for me. Sadly missed the last Brackley one.  Very much up for a socially distant discrete meet up as soon as it can be arranged.  A group of Omegas is never going to be a mass gathering is it?

There's an unnecessary tone there... Even if most of the cars now aren't Omegas, the people are the same

Which is almost as important as the cars.

Sorry, no tone intended, I have two Omegas, at opposite ends of the condition spectrum, and would always welcome experienced constructive criticism of either I agree that it dosn't matter what you turn up in, there will always be something interesting to talk about.

[TheBoy]

Cant remember the last time I turned up to an Omega meet in an Omega . Probably one of the Oxford meets from years ago.  Even in the early days of OOF, I was often captured on camera turning up to OOF meets in a Rover

[Auto Addict]

Cant remember the last time I turned up to an Omega meet in an Omega . Probably one of the Oxford meets from years ago.  Even in the early days of OOF, I was often captured on camera turning up to OOF meets in a Rover

You forgot to mention TOWING A CARAVAN

[TheBoy]

Cant remember the last time I turned up to an Omega meet in an Omega . Probably one of the Oxford meets from years ago.  Even in the early days of OOF, I was often captured on camera turning up to OOF meets in a Rover

You forgot to mention TOWING A CARAVAN

Wastnt my car. I suppose I should have checked before I set off that nothing was attached....

[Auto Addict]

Cant remember the last time I turned up to an Omega meet in an Omega . Probably one of the Oxford meets from years ago.  Even in the early days of OOF, I was often captured on camera turning up to OOF meets in a Rover

You forgot to mention TOWING A CARAVAN

Wastnt my car. I suppose I should have checked before I set off that nothing was attached....

I've still got the photos

[TheBoy]

How did the lifetime warranty hold up for you? 

Funny you should mention the lifetime warranty.  Seeing as it broke yesterday

[joshwyatt]

I’ll send you a blank cheque in the post then TB 

I don’t think I turned up in an Omega, even to an event I organised since about 2011!

[Doctor Gollum]

Your black saloon made it to at least one Wycombe meet

I think I am at 50/50 as two Insignias, an E Class and the A Class have also made appearances

[joshwyatt]

Ah, very true Al! I’d forgotten about the Black saloon! Maybe I’ll bring my marked Omega to the next event!

[456lbft]

Ah, very true Al! I’d forgotten about the Black saloon! Maybe I’ll bring my marked Omega to the next event!

Yes please do

[TheBoy]

Your black saloon made it to at least one Wycombe meet

I think I am at 50/50 as two Insignias, an E Class and the A Class have also made appearances

I think I might have made an appearance at Wycombe (or was it Oxford?) in one of joshwyatts Omegas, most likely because all mine were broken

[YZ250]

....
The cars are unimportant, as we all know what they look like. And what they need done to them....

But some cars do stand out in the crowd ... no matter what the car club/forum. 

Especially if Ken turns up, as one of his is ............. err............ distinctive. 

[TheBoy]

....
The cars are unimportant, as we all know what they look like. And what they need done to them....

But some cars do stand out in the crowd ... no matter what the car club/forum. 

Especially if Ken turns up, as one of his is ............. err............ distinctive. 

Referring to Snot?  Although I'm sure Mutha J has a better pet name

[New POD]

I think the comment was more to do with the fact that you can't have BIG gatherings right now due to Covid 19 regulation
hence the part about .....

socially distant discrete meet up

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

I see 2 most days. And a third if I go to my in laws
.
One is mine, one is behind the legal shops, and belongs to a friend of Omegod, and one is outside a house and looks well looked after.

[dave the builder]

I think the comment was more to do with the fact that you can't have BIG gatherings right now due to Covid 19 regulation
hence the part about .....

socially distant discrete meet up

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

I see 2 most days. And a third if I go to my in laws
.
One is mine, one is behind the legal shops, and belongs to a friend of Omegod, and one is outside a house and looks well looked after.

They are not all parked next to each other with a bunch of dodgy looking characters mulling round ,looking at them in detail though 
Like this lot ...


*Photo from MI5 surveillance drone , oh no sorry  , from one of Jamie's  expensive toys 

Note : the Omegas are so ahead of the times that even 9 months before Coronavirus was a thing, the Omegas where keeping a social distance ..... from each other 

[Doctor Gollum]

Rust is contagious 

[Nick W]

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

There are several around here in use as cars

[dave the builder]

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

There are several around here in use as cars

I use mine as a van (but with extra windows) 

[omegod]

I think the comment was more to do with the fact that you can't have BIG gatherings right now due to Covid 19 regulation
hence the part about .....

socially distant discrete meet up

other than the Brackley meet or Billing , when do you see more than one omega in a day , unless you own more than one yourself 

 

I see 2 most days. And a third if I go to my in laws
.
One is mine, one is behind the legal shops, and belongs to a friend of Omegod, and one is outside a house and looks well looked after.

Bloody hell has T still got that, I'm sure I have some parts in the boot of it from trying to ressurect it, must give him a tinkle !

[E8VEN]

This Omega made a good price at BCA, winning bid
was £2650 plus auction fee's.

[456lbft]

This Omega made a good price at BCA, winning bid
was £2650 plus auction fee's.

Which one? Do you have a link or description please, there have been a few discussed since the original post, that's a strong price.

[johnnydog]

Whilst there are no photos as yet, I would guess it is the same car that has recently been listed for sale on Autotrader at a paltry........£9995.......    
Good luck with that one....

[omegod]

I'd say £9995 is a tad optimistic ! 

[E8VEN]

The Omega that made £2650 at BCA Bridgwater was the gold one with 19K, had  reasonable service history but not great, will probably be requiring a major service and timing belt etc, as been said its now
advertised for £9995!!

[Broomies Mate]

Clicky!

But never fear, if £10k is a bit strong for you, they also have;

This! at only £4k  //ONLY 1 AVAILABLE IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY//

[VXL V6]

Well looking at those two I could be in the money 

[omegod]

Clicky!

But never fear, if £10k is a bit strong for you, they also have;

This! at only £4k  //ONLY 1 AVAILABLE IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY//

Fitted with mismatched cheap arse ditchfinders all round !

[Broomies Mate]

Fitted with mismatched cheap arse ditchfinders all round !

Yeah, I spotted that.  Looking at other cars on the plot, I reckon he must be pretty tidy at refurbing wheels, as most look factory fresh.  Shame about the rubber though!

[456lbft]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1255247
Anyone else spotted this beauty?

[Rangie]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1255247
Anyone else spotted this beauty?

. 


Just a little bit overpriced..😃😀😄

[Doctor Gollum]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1255247
Anyone else spotted this beauty?

Do you have any idea what you can buy for that money...

Clearly the vendor doesn't...

[456lbft]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1255247
Anyone else spotted this beauty?

Do you have any idea what you can buy for that money...

Clearly the vendor doesn't...

No, but he probably does have an idea what it would cost to get a PFL Omega up to that standard.