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[JamesV6CDX]

I’ve not yet quite finished the 2.6 project …. And now I’ve bought another Omega!

A 2003, 3.2 V6 came up on Facebook marketplace. Only a few miles from me.

Owner seems a very genuine guy. He said “the water pump pulley broke, I replaced the pulley and unit, but checked the cambelt and it had slipped / sheared teeth or similar.

Plan is to attempt a fix. Will do head-off work if needs be although it’s slow progress with my back. It’s had a lot of work including new sills for last MOT. 

Will be making every effort to get it running again, would be criminal to break a 3.2 if it can be fixed.

£500. Can’t loose and will enjoy the summer tinkering now the 2.6 is almost done.

I’ll have to sell one of them in due course. Can’t keep two. Tempted to keep the 2.6, it’s not so good paint wise, but mechanically I’ve replaced everything imaginable under the Bonnet!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I’ve not yet quite finished the 2.6 project …. And now I’ve bought another Omega!

A 2003, 3.2 V6 came up on Facebook marketplace. Only a few miles from me.

Owner seems a very genuine guy. He said “the water pump pulley broke, I replaced the pulley and unit, but checked the cambelt and it had slipped / sheared teeth or similar.

Plan is to attempt a fix. Will do head-off work if needs be although it’s slow progress with my back. It’s had a lot of work including new sills for last MOT. 

Will be making every effort to get it running again, would be criminal to break a 3.2 if it can be fixed.

£500. Can’t loose and will enjoy the summer tinkering now the 2.6 is almost done.

I’ll have to sell one of them in due course. Can’t keep two. Tempted to keep the 2.6, it’s not so good paint wise, but mechanically I’ve replaced everything imaginable under the Bonnet!

I agree.

[dave the builder]

well done 

It's always nice to have a spare 

a good price  The cats and pre cats if genuine had a scrap value of £350 a year ago (when I had my cats stolen  )
It's a year ago this week clicky

as the cam belt doesn't drive the water pump on a V6 , perhaps it didn't have antifreeze and someone tried to start it frozen 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I paid £560 for my 3.2, 6 years ago. Bargain.
Then spent about 3 grand over the next couple of years getting it just how I wanted it. 

[dave the builder]

I paid £560 for my 3.2, 6 years ago. Bargain.
Then spent about 3 grand over the next couple of years getting it just how I wanted it. 

all cars need parts, tyres, brakes, oil etc

if you've had it 6 years , 3 grand is £500 a year 

had you brought a brand new car 6 years ago , you'd have lost 10+ grand in depreciation 

as it stands , your Omega would sell for more than you paid 6 years ago 

[TheBoy]

all cars need parts, tyres

Yeah, but mine need those annually

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

all cars need parts, tyres

Yeah, but mine need those annually

That is because you are a godless heathen.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I paid £560 for my 3.2, 6 years ago. Bargain.
Then spent about 3 grand over the next couple of years getting it just how I wanted it. 

all cars need parts, tyres, brakes, oil etc

if you've had it 6 years , 3 grand is £500 a year 

had you brought a brand new car 6 years ago , you'd have lost 10+ grand in depreciation 

as it stands , your Omega would sell for more than you paid 6 years ago 

My thoughts exactly.

Swmbo still days I should just buy a little Mini Metro. That by the way is her idea of a small sensible modern car. 

[Keith ABS]

I’ve not yet quite finished the 2.6 project …. And now I’ve bought another Omega!

A 2003, 3.2 V6 came up on Facebook marketplace. Only a few miles from me.

Owner seems a very genuine guy. He said “the water pump pulley broke, I replaced the pulley and unit, but checked the cambelt and it had slipped / sheared teeth or similar.

Plan is to attempt a fix. Will do head-off work if needs be although it’s slow progress with my back. It’s had a lot of work including new sills for last MOT. 

Will be making every effort to get it running again, would be criminal to break a 3.2 if it can be fixed.

£500. Can’t loose and will enjoy the summer tinkering now the 2.6 is almost done.

I’ll have to sell one of them in due course. Can’t keep two. Tempted to keep the 2.6, it’s not so good paint wise, but mechanically I’ve replaced everything imaginable under the Bonnet!

Wouldnt happen to be the silver elite estate by chance would it?

[JamesV6CDX]

I’ve not yet quite finished the 2.6 project …. And now I’ve bought another Omega!

A 2003, 3.2 V6 came up on Facebook marketplace. Only a few miles from me.

Owner seems a very genuine guy. He said “the water pump pulley broke, I replaced the pulley and unit, but checked the cambelt and it had slipped / sheared teeth or similar.

Plan is to attempt a fix. Will do head-off work if needs be although it’s slow progress with my back. It’s had a lot of work including new sills for last MOT. 

Will be making every effort to get it running again, would be criminal to break a 3.2 if it can be fixed.

£500. Can’t loose and will enjoy the summer tinkering now the 2.6 is almost done.

I’ll have to sell one of them in due course. Can’t keep two. Tempted to keep the 2.6, it’s not so good paint wise, but mechanically I’ve replaced everything imaginable under the Bonnet!

Wouldnt happen to be the silver elite estate by chance would it?

No, it’s a saloon. Although it is an Elite 

[Rangie]

I paid £560 for my 3.2, 6 years ago. Bargain.
Then spent about 3 grand over the next couple of years getting it just how I wanted it. 

all cars need parts, tyres, brakes, oil etc

if you've had it 6 years , 3 grand is £500 a year 

had you brought a brand new car 6 years ago , you'd have lost 10+ grand in depreciation 

as it stands , your Omega would sell for more than you paid 6 years ago 

My thoughts exactly.

Swmbo still days I should just buy a little Mini Metro. That by the way is her idea of a small sensible modern car. 

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My missus favourite cars from the past are her mini metro & her Fiat Panda I hated them both with a vengeance, she'd still be more than happy with a Metro now.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Strange creatures. 

[Rangie]

Strange creatures. 

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Indeed they are.

[TheBoy]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

[Andy B]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially fetching when in brown! 

[ronnyd]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially retching when in brown! 

Changed for accuracy. 

[Andy B]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially retching when in brown! 

Changed for accuracy. 

[Rangie]

My missus just reminded me that she did in fact have 2 Metros first a white one and the second in red with a set of cosmic alloys! Can't remember if it went any faster with those on..

[STEMO]

My missus just reminded me that she did in fact have 2 Metros first a white one and the second in red with a set of cosmic alloys! Can't remember if it went any faster with those on..

Of course it did, much faster.

[TheBoy]

My missus just reminded me that she did in fact have 2 Metros first a white one and the second in red with a set of cosmic alloys! Can't remember if it went any faster with those on..

Mrs TB's Metro was faster than any hire car. Well, maybe not, but it felt like it, poor thing.  Thrashed to within an inch of its life every time I got in it.  I think the Vanden Plas model got the MG Metro tuning on it, so had a handful more horses to whip hard.

[TheBoy]

And nothing is faster than a hire car 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially retching when in brown! 

Changed for accuracy. 

I thought you were a fan of seventies Leyland brown, Mr Beanz.

Is your Merc not brown in colour?

[Andy B]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially retching when in brown! 

Changed for accuracy. 

I thought you were a fan of seventies Leyland brown, Mr Beanz.

Is your Merc not brown in colour?

I think you'll find it's Vermillion! 

[Doctor Gollum]

My missus had a Metro when I met her. A posh one, Vanden Plas.

I quite liked it, as it was more comfortable than most cheap roller skates, and was exceedingly thrashable.  In fact, it was called The Thrashmobile.

Anyone remember the beauty that was the upmarket All-aggro Vanden Plas.

Oh dear....

especially retching when in brown! 

Changed for accuracy. 

I thought you were a fan of seventies Leyland brown, Mr Beanz.

Is your Merc not brown in colour?

I think you'll find it's Vermillion! 

As opposed to BabyPooBrown 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Its a reddish brown I believe, so baby poo brown, mixed with bleeding piles. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Its a reddish brown I believe, so baby poo brown, mixed with bleeding piles. 

Yep....In the pictures he posted here at OOF if is deffo seventies brown.

[TheBoy]

Its a reddish brown I believe, so baby poo brown, mixed with bleeding piles. 

Ooooo, so like the aftermath of a decent lamb naga!

I know exactly the colour 

[Doctor Gollum]

BabyPooBrown has more green in it

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

BabyPooBrown has more green in it

Speaking of green the old boy from Scouseland had an Astra finished in projectile vomit green.

He probably thought it tasteful and 'suffistikated'....

[STEMO]

BabyPooBrown has more green in it

Speaking of green the old boy from Scouseland had an Astra finished in projectile vomit green.

He probably thought it tasteful and 'suffistikated'....

You should be ashamed of taking the piss out of anyone's car after your original choice for your elusive beemer 
What was it again? Oh yes, bell end purple 

[TheBoy]

BabyPooBrown has more green in it

Depends on how much Sag Aloo you've had with it.....    ....surely your mum told you to eat your greens

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

BabyPooBrown has more green in it

Speaking of green the old boy from Scouseland had an Astra finished in projectile vomit green.

He probably thought it tasteful and 'suffistikated'....

You should be ashamed of taking the piss out of anyone's car after your original choice for your elusive beemer 
What was it again? Oh yes, bell end purple 

Bell end purple.....yes very apt.

I'm glad I decided against it and went for the more restrained Portimao blue.

According to BMW Genius the container ship has now docked at Southampton. Delivery date is now 12th June, revised from  22nd May.

Ordered 19th May 2022, so more than a year. Mexican workers must be extremely work shy.

[ronnyd]

Were there any penalty clauses that you could trigger? 

[grifter]

Can never have enough Omegas! you want to have seen my old man's face when he seen my elite, think his words were oh diddums another car! That's the car he's now saying is a cracking big car!