Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Gaffers on 08 February 2016, 18:13:47
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As some of you may have noticed, I might be looking for a new old car depending on findings to be done on the miggy following the bust up.
I have been looking for options with the following requirements :
- estate with big boot and good access.
- fair economy with a bit of poke (long motorway driving )
- comfy seats and a few gadgets
- not French
- budget of around 5-6k
I have been looking at a 2006 530i msport but wondered if anyone had any suggestions. :y
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A 1998 MV6.
A saloon
Not very economical (but gassed, who cares)
Very comfortable
German
I could still it to you for £5k ;D
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Actually I was offered a late 90s 7 series, v8, gassed just before xmas, but never listened to the details, as I don't want a beemer. I could find out if still available, but suspect you'll suffer all the usual bmw v8 issues from that era...
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Mondeo ST220 or Volvo V70?
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A 1998 MV6.
A saloon
Not very economical (but gassed, who cares)
Very comfortable
German
I could still it to you for £5k ;D
erm... thanks, but.....
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Actually I was offered a late 90s 7 series, v8, gassed just before xmas, but never listened to the details, as I don't want a beemer. I could find out if still available, but suspect you'll suffer all the usual bmw v8 issues from that era...
Yeah tht sounds like it could have issues. I need something reliable due to the miles i am doing and that i want to be spearfishing at weekends (hence the need for a big boot for the rib) and not fixing it :y
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http://www.rakecarsales.co.uk/used-cars/saab-9-5-2-3-hot-aero-5dr-rake-201511289063171 (Stupidly quick, can be remapped to 290BHP without any hardware Mods for £70. But the VED is £490 (earlier Aero HOT is £290 P/A))
http://www.shalfordmotorco.co.uk/used-cars/saab-9-5-1-9-tid-turbo-edition-5dr-reading-201601180181024 (Same engine as Vauxhall use, only 150BHP, but can easily be remappd to almost 200BHP without any hardware modifications).
Boot isn't enormous, but you have the factory roof-rails if required. Plenty of toys in both.
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My current work hack is an 02 E39 520i 2.2 petrol,170 bhp and manual, goes very well indeed(surprised me) and averaging 28mpg around locally down here,it is an estate but not as big as the Omega but nice to drive and ride in,self levelling at rear too :y
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Why are you looking, when you know the answer, it's got to be an Omega Estate, look and you will find. :y
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There was/is a 2.2dti elite estate just down the road from me for £1200 ish on the bay of eeee with 107K on it.
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3.2 Elite estate, plus change ::)
Would be as bold as to suggest about £3000 change... ::)
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V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.
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V70 not bad looking for an estate, always look very low to me though.
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V70 T5 would work if it had a bigger boot. The 3.3m rib is quite big even when rolled up. Plus engine and the rest of the spearfishing gear and safety equipment the need for space soon racks up. Plus if it's big enough then I can always kip in the boot over night which is safer than driving back when exhausted after a day in the water.
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V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.
Seconded! our old V70's autos were shocking :o
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V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.
Seconded! our old V70's autos were shocking :o
I drove a c70 t5 auto once and it was pretty nippy. Handled well too, but forget using the rear seats.
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V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.
Seconded! our old V70's autos were shocking :o
I drove a c70 t5 auto once and it was pretty nippy.
They're not when the chocolate gearbox fails.
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
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Ours went pretty regularly, usually after a very spirited run, used to get the warning lamp saying gearbox fault. Most of the time cooked gearbox oil. ::) ::) ::)
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
After you. I couldn't deprive you of such a .....great....... find ;D
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
After you. I couldn't deprive you of such a .....great....... find ;D
Black Omega estate it is then :D
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how about one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4-Estate-/281929397751?hash=item41a44d35f7:g:RW8AAOSwll1WtzCF
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(http://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_1280w/public/videos/image/337061.jpg?itok=ivOc2ASJ)
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how about one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4-Estate-/281929397751?hash=item41a44d35f7:g:RW8AAOSwll1WtzCF (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4-Estate-/281929397751?hash=item41a44d35f7:g:RW8AAOSwll1WtzCF)
If a V70 isn't big enough, then a Galant certainly won't be! And the running costs of a Mitsubishi are comical as long as someone else is paying.
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
8)
Mate of mine had one of those.
I don't think he ever did find a way of changing the plugs on the back bank. ::)
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I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Commodore-2012/SSE-AD-3838039/?Cr=19 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Commodore-2012/SSE-AD-3838039/?Cr=19)
(http://carsales.li.csnstatic.com/carsales/car/private/cp4745204727350728886.jpg?aspect=centered&height=290&width=440)
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I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this
240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6? :-X
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I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this
240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6? :-X
280 is closer the mark for that engine ;)
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I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this
240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6? :-X
280 is closer the mark for that engine ;)
OK.
280BHP from a modern 3.6 V6? :-X
;D ;D
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how about one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4-Estate-/281929397751?hash=item41a44d35f7:g:RW8AAOSwll1WtzCF
I doubt I would be able to import it within budget.
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
:-X :-X :-X
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
Looks bonkers.
Crying out to be bought, painted like something from a Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series (maybe the Spectrum Patrol Vehicle) and taken on a banger rally..
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Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0
Ticks most of the boxes :D
Looks bonkers.
Crying out to be bought, painted like something from a Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series (maybe the Spectrum Patrol Vehicle) and taken on a banger rally..
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captain Scarlet. :)
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Does it have to be a car?
For that sort of cash you can get a modern Transit sized van with all sorts of gadgets, extra seats and engines.
Or the slightly smaller Kangoo/ Connect/ Berlingo small to mid sized vans
Plenty of room in the back and more comfortable to kip in than an estate
If its a car then the £5k gets you a 2009-2010 160bhp diesel Inshitnia estate, if you like that sort of thing
Lot less than that gets you a V6 turbo Vectra estate and they are easily as big as an Omega
E class Mercedes estate?