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Title: bargain or not?
Post by: phil her up on 14 June 2008, 13:02:38

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/_Cars__1997-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-V6-CDX-AUTO-GREEN_W0QQitemZ220244450636QQadnZCarsQQadiZ3368QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220244450636&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Plomien on 14 June 2008, 13:18:49

not bad cranksensor (if thats all it is) should be easy enough to resolve

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: phil her up on 14 June 2008, 13:23:16

This car is only 25 mls from me, but I was thinking if it were just the crank sensor the bloke would have done it, I'm smelling a rodent, it could be a steal or a expensive lemon  :-/

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Marie on 14 June 2008, 13:53:13

apprach with caution imo....

smells iffy

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: HGV mechanic on 14 June 2008, 13:57:21

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apprach with caution imo....

smells iffy

agreed, ,

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Plomien on 14 June 2008, 13:58:02

why not see if he will let you have a look before buying it?

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 June 2008, 14:07:42

Do a paperclip test and check the lead - when you collect drive it away

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Gaffers on 14 June 2008, 14:52:35

Japanese import?  :o :o :o

Smells iffy, how is he so sure its the crank sensor? :-?

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Vamps on 14 June 2008, 18:05:18

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Japanese import?  :o :o :o

Smells iffy, how is he so sure its the crank sensor? :-?

Says he has been given a new car, so just want's rid, depends who has quoted him on repairs, he may think it is not worth.

There hve been a few Japanese imports around recently.

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: miggy on 14 June 2008, 18:12:44

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/_Cars__1997-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-V6-CDX-AUTO-GREEN_W0QQitemZ220244450636QQadnZCarsQQadiZ3368QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220244450636&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Not

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 15 June 2008, 10:31:57

You need to investigate.

Ask him how he knows it's crank sensor.
Pop down there with a paperclip and look for a 19.

If you get one, chances are it's a good buy.
If you don't, assume it's a slipped cambelt !!

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: phil her up on 16 June 2008, 23:03:57

Well I never got time to go see it but it sold for £205 so it was a bargain for someone, oh thnx for the input from other forum members regarding this motor :y

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Vamps on 16 June 2008, 23:06:13

Surly can't go wrong at that price, even if you break it. :y

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 16 June 2008, 23:35:59

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This car is only 25 mls from me, but I was thinking if it were just the crank sensor the bloke would have done it, I'm smelling a rodent, it could be a steal or a expensive lemon  :-/

What worries me is that it is only rated by the owner in his blurb as a "2.4", so it is underpowered before you start! ;D ;D ;D ;)

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: phil her up on 16 June 2008, 23:43:13

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What worries me is that it is only rated by the owner in his blurb as a "2.4", so it is underpowered before you start!    

yes Lizzie he couldn't have been a real man or he would have said 7.4"   ;D

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 16 June 2008, 23:45:06

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What worries me is that it is only rated by the owner in his blurb as a "2.4", so it is underpowered before you start!    

yes Lizzie he couldn't have been a real man or he would have said 7.4"   ;D

I like it Phil!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

Title: Re: bargain or not?
Post by: Myagemo on 17 June 2008, 03:07:08

£205 of trouble