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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Connector55 on 02 February 2016, 14:52:58

Title: Any advice to give TLC to
Post by: Connector55 on 02 February 2016, 14:52:58

We have a Silver Vauxhall Omega CDX V6 Automatic 4 door saloon petrol car that was first registered in 2002. It is now unwanted and has been taken off the road, although it was always very reliable and never once failed its MOT.  My husband is talking about scrapping it.  It looks in such nice condition with  only a few minor things wrong with it and has a high spec interior.  I just think it would be a shame to send it for scrap and I would like it to go to a loving home. Should I let him just phone Giveacar and donate any scrappage to charity or is there a demand from collectors for this type of vehicle?   Any advice out there?

Title: Re: Any advice to give TLC to
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 02 February 2016, 15:11:37

Omegas aren't worth much, sadly. We lavish lots of time and attention on them, but they're not, and never will have the value (in some people's eyes) of a BMW, Audi etc.

That all said, sending it to werobanycar.com etc... seems a shame. Even if it went to a breaker on here and its parts helped to keep a dozen other Omegas on the road, that would at least be something. I owned a facelift CDX (which your car is) and now own and older version.

To be honest, nothwithstanding the things that can cause issue on a car left standing over time, if you or he would be good enough to just list the things wrong with it, or why it was taken off the road, it's highly likely that for pretty low cost it could be got running again. Lots of 'big scary' issues are often solved for very low cost on Omegas. There's hardly anything that is an expensive fix.  :)

Oh, and I'm perhaps a good one to answer this, as my current car hadn't turned a wheel in 7 years when I got her going again . Nothing's impossible. :y

Title: Re: Any advice to give TLC to
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 February 2016, 08:18:25

Best bet would be to sell online. WeConEveryoneOutOfTheirCar will probably offer you nothing for it >:(

Title: Re: Any advice to give TLC to
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 February 2016, 10:47:02

I agree. Put it on ebay with an honest description. Starting price at scrap value (probably £120 currently ?), and let the bidding take its course.

Title: Re: Any advice to give TLC to
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 February 2016, 10:58:58

Quote from: Migv6 on 03 February 2016, 10:47:02

I agree. Put it on ebay with an honest description. Starting price at scrap value (probably £Free-40 currently ?), and let the bidding take its course.

Fixed to reflect local prices :'(