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Title: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 20:35:55
Aside from the fact they are faster, they also look the nads. I'm after a late(ish, with the new style alloys) Elite saloon 3.2 with CID and lowish miles (below 70k ideally).

If I  can find one, how much should I expect to pay?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: The Sheriff on 20 October 2014, 20:38:43
£17.50.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 20:39:11
Privately up to about 2k.

Dealer, anything up to 4 / 4.5k

Or about 5k for mine with more likes than that. And dodgy clocks ;D
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: The Sheriff on 20 October 2014, 20:39:48
Privately up to about 2k.

Dealer, anything up to 4 / 4.5k

Or about 5k for mine with more likes than that. And dodgy clocks ;D
No. I'm nearer.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 20:40:07
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 20:41:13
Privately up to about 2k.

Dealer, anything up to 4 / 4.5k

Or about 5k for mine with more likes than that. And dodgy clocks ;D
No. I'm nearer.
you do t know you're 'arris from your Elbow Esta. ;D


Although I do value the omega higher than it seems to be worth. Being honest.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: The Sheriff on 20 October 2014, 20:42:03
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
You could put the pennies you got for yours towards a nice chevrolet orlando. You know it makes sense.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: Broomies Mate on 20 October 2014, 20:46:52
Interesting question.

Mine is black.  It's a 3.2.  It's only GID and has nearly thrice the mileage you stipulate.

I'd never sell it though...... It's worth mere pence, yet worth loads to me.

If I replace it, what do I replace it with?  I've already got the 5 Series, and never drive it, the wife has her Focus, I never drive it.  I'm always grabbing the Omega key when it comes to getting in a car.

Thinking about it, I've got a mint Saxo VTS in a lock-up that I haven't touched since I bought it 3 years ago.

I've gone off on a tangent here, haven't I?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 20:47:24
Esta. You must have owned a dog of an Omega. They're not as bad as you think. ..honest
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 20:49:12
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
You could put the pennies you got for yours towards a nice chevrolet orlando. You know it makes sense.

I'll happily give you £17.50 for your Daewoo. We need something to liven up the oof bonfire night. Now where can we get a mini gun?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 20:53:58
I was seriously considering ditching the Zafira and buying a Lexus GS450H. 341bhp, 0-60 in 5.9s and capable of 35mpg and can run on battery power around town! However  due to current circumstances, I'd happily buy another Omega and run it for a few more years
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2014, 21:01:47
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
And don't I know it  :'(
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 21:07:03
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
And don't I know it  :'(

Daewoo?
Bit pricey mind ;D
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: The Sheriff on 20 October 2014, 21:09:16
Actually, no. I wouldn't sell it at all. There's nout else about. :(
And don't I know it  :'(

Daewoo?
Bit pricey mind ;D
Worth every penny. ;D
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: powerslinky on 20 October 2014, 21:19:52
Aside from the fact they are faster, they also look the nads. I'm after a late(ish, with the new style alloys) Elite saloon 3.2 with CID and lowish miles (below 70k ideally).

If I  can find one, how much should I expect to pay?

Think you'll be lucky to tick all those boxes  . .  . . 3.2's are becoming quite hard to source

Agreed though  . . . Black ones are cool  8) 8)     on my second one now  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 21:32:11
True, good ones are in short supply. Even Roger Budden is struggling

Is there anyone in the trade on the forum that can help me with finding one?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: powerslinky on 20 October 2014, 21:37:25
True, good ones are in short supply. Even Roger Budden is struggling

Is there anyone in the trade on the forum that can help me with finding one?

Josh may be the man  ;) ;)
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 21:43:37
Picked up the project on gumtree for fair money. Mv6 with 2013 and cid with Irmscher everything.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 21:52:56
Why didn't  I think of that

Quick search revealed this. If I cant find black, next choice would be blue. It has CID too. Mileage is a bit too high for me though and old style alloys

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-3.2-v6-elite-auto-petrol-2002-top-of-the-range-fully-loaded-sat-nav/1085553748
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 October 2014, 22:03:20
It has a rear blind though. Newar ones don't. Although easily retro fitted.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 20 October 2014, 22:04:32
Why was the rear blind not fitted to the late ones?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: powerslinky on 20 October 2014, 22:07:52
Why didn't  I think of that

Quick search revealed this. If I cant find black, next choice would be blue. It has CID too. Mileage is a bit too high for me though and old style alloys

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-3.2-v6-elite-auto-petrol-2002-top-of-the-range-fully-loaded-sat-nav/1085553748

Looks nice  :y     wheels are easily sorted,   would not worry at all about the mileage.   

£800 :o :o :o   ;D ;D ;D  you never know  . .  he / she may say yes ;)

Also not too far away from you  :y
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: powerslinky on 20 October 2014, 22:15:04
Be quick  . . . before Nitro sees it  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 October 2014, 22:43:55
Why didn't  I think of that

Quick search revealed this. If I cant find black, next choice would be blue. It has CID too. Mileage is a bit too high for me though and old style alloys

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-3.2-v6-elite-auto-petrol-2002-top-of-the-range-fully-loaded-sat-nav/1085553748

That's only just run in!!  :o  :y
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 October 2014, 23:50:16
Why didn't  I think of that

Quick search revealed this. If I cant find black, next choice would be blue. It has CID too. Mileage is a bit too high for me though and old style alloys

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-3.2-v6-elite-auto-petrol-2002-top-of-the-range-fully-loaded-sat-nav/1085553748

That's only just run in!!  :o  :y

3.2 in Nocturno blue. They don't come much better. ;) Just need to ditch the "water bed" suspension. ::)
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 21 October 2014, 00:45:09

3.2 in Nocturno blue. They don't come much better. ;) Just need to ditch the "water bed" suspension. ::)

I was thinking about doing this actually. What needs changing? Shocks and springs only?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 October 2014, 05:29:32
Depends on driving style. For Mr SMD .... er.... sensible driving, Elite suspension is fine. Comfortable. Rides London's bumps well. With firmness comes road surface intrusion and loss of comfort.


Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: ted_one on 21 October 2014, 09:05:14
Eh!! did somebody mention my name....but come to mention it, I wouldn't kick it out of bed ::) but then I am an Omega tart :-*
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 26 October 2014, 13:49:38
Why didn't  I think of that

Quick search revealed this. If I cant find black, next choice would be blue. It has CID too. Mileage is a bit too high for me though and old style alloys

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-3.2-v6-elite-auto-petrol-2002-top-of-the-range-fully-loaded-sat-nav/1085553748


I went to see this today. It has the same interior as my old one, but this one was rotten and not even hoovered. Cam covers were leaking badly and had no coolant in it, just plain water.

Mine was immaculate inside and all common issues addressed with new premium tyres all round. I think I'd have to pay roger budden prices if I want another like it.
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 October 2014, 15:20:30
I was seriously considering ditching the Zafira and buying a Lexus GS450H. 341bhp, 0-60 in 5.9s and capable of 35mpg and can run on battery power around town! However  due to current circumstances, I'd happily buy another Omega and run it for a few more years

It hasn't gone well....has it? :-\


Is there any chance you can buy back your old Elite?
Title: Re: I want a black Omega!
Post by: SMD on 26 October 2014, 15:27:04
That thought did occur to me. I was actually going to send them an email later tonight.