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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: feeutfo on 10 August 2008, 00:37:40
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very happy with my 3.2 its on a 52 plate and an 03 car TB tells me going by the vin plate. So its about as late as likely to get. I intend to keep it at least 5 years minimum. During my search for the ideal omega it was clear they becoming harder to find. So i got thinking what the hell am a going to replace this one with when it finally claps out?
Presuming, as seems likely,that omegas will be all dead and scrapped by then, what is depreciating quick enough in the exec. car market that will have all the latest toys and comfort for under 5k with
50 to 70000 miles that i can buy as cheaply as poss.
In other words what else are we going to buy when there are no more omegas left?
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Well thats the interesting question isnt it.
Unless they bring a RWD motor out we are stumped.
My choice for a few years down the line is an Insignia 4x4. Noway I fancy wrong wheel drive.
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Monaro or it's replacement the VX8. 8-)
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Our push bikes will all be RWD :( :( :(
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Im looking for an Alfa 147 when/if the Omega goes.
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Monaro or it's replacement the VX8. 8-)
thats what i was thinking ,what it wont be is a soft top BMW
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Monaro or it's replacement the VX8. 8-)
thats what i was thinking ,what it wont be is a soft top BMW
Thats one for TB's gay list.
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Monaro or it's replacement the VX8. 8-)
thats what i was thinking ,what it wont be is a soft top BMW
Thats one for TB's gay list.
the wife still hasnt given up bugging me to get rid of the Omega for that beemer ::) ::)
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Audi A4 2.0t.....if i can save enough in the piggy bank...If not then anotha BMW...... :P
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A4 with 4wd or a 3 series here.
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i like the style of the pug 407 probably my next motor.
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very happy with my 3.2 its on a 52 plate and an 03 car TB tells me going by the vin plate. So its about as late as likely to get. I intend to keep it at least 5 years minimum. During my search for the ideal omega it was clear they becoming harder to find. So i got thinking what the hell am a going to replace this one with when it finally claps out?
Presuming, as seems likely,that omegas will be all dead and scrapped by then, what is depreciating quick enough in the exec. car market that will have all the latest toys and comfort for under 5k with
50 to 70000 miles that i can buy as cheaply as poss.
In other words what else are we going to buy when there are no more omegas left?
And thats the very reason i became omega less.... :'(
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heart says supercharged XK, but i think running costs will be too high.
Monaro 8-) - Would be ideal, but cannot afford.
Don't like Mercs, old style 5 series is nice.
Suspect Audi A6/A8 would be my replacement.
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Petrol will be like 100 quid a litre in five years time so we'll all be on the bus anyway!
Holden commy hopefully though :)
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Well already looking for the perfect S-Type, but guess a GS300 or LS400 would be worthy,
Though did have 3 months use of a 2000 spec audi A6 quattro...
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Well already looking for the perfect S-Type, but guess a GS300 or LS400 would be worthy,
Though did have 3 months use of a 2000 spec audi A6 quattro...
These are dirt cheap now, you can get the 4.0 V8's for sub 3k! :o
Shame about that interior though
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once my compo is sorted, which is dragging on now, im after a 3.2 elite. the only other choice i like at the moment is a s type jaguar 3.0litre v6 sport
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I was sort of looking at E34/E36 BMW's, but trying to find a good one is the problem. So I buy my Mig...and had nothing but trouble with it!
Should have had another 190E..perhaps.. trick was trying to find a large-ish Estate that was cheap and NOT a Volvo....
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Monaro not really suitable for me, VXR8 then... ...depending on 2nd hand prices...
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I was thinking about this very issue this morning.
I see that a lot of you are thinking about Audis. I have been an Audi fan for a long time, but not as enthralled currently. The 2001+ A4 is good enough, but much smaller than the miggy inside. The older A6 will not be attractive by the time good miggys are hard to find, and the current one is just a big sled with a BMW interior. The current A8 is nice if a bit big, but avoid the 2004 (first model year).
To answer the question more directly, I think that the Chrysler 300 will probably be the next 'Omega' in a 2-3 of years. However, there aren't a lot around.
Has anyone tried the current model C-class? Looks like a good all-round car at first blush. Price probably won't drop enough though.
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
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it will be a vxr8 or a 300cc for me :y
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
Some of the newer ones are OK, not all, but anything from the 90's should be avoided!
Forgot to mention the Phaeton, an A8 with less to go wrong on it. ;)
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Lexus IS 220 D would be my ideal choice. However I had a drive of a customers Prius the other day and I was totally impressed, quiet, well equipped, plenty of power. No I haven't gone soft, I had an open mind and honestly it drives very well, its his company car and he travels to Manchester and back twice a week. The wiring under the bonnet looked a bit scary though.
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Lexus IS 220 D would be my ideal choice. However I had a drive of a customers Prius the other day and I was totally impressed, quiet, well equipped, plenty of power. No I haven't gone soft, I had an open mind and honestly it drives very well, its his company car and he travels to Manchester and back twice a week. The wiring under the bonnet looked a bit scary though.
On that sort of run it's just a petrol car burdened with half a ton of extra batteries though. ;D
Really can't get excited about anything modern. Guess I'd either get something horribly mundane and FWD or build something a bit silly based on a classic.
Kevin
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
Some of the newer ones are OK, not all, but anything from the 90's should be avoided!
Forgot to mention the Phaeton, an A8 with less to go wrong on it. ;)
Hmm Phaeton... maybe, are they depreciating at an appalling rate?
VW not known for that are they? w12 engine tho... whats that , about 2 to the gallon? :)
A8 has tv/dvd/sat nav options iirc
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heard about horrid build with the 300c, also the engine you want... 5.7V8 Hemi blows the autoboxes, its a merc box, super smooth 7 speed, but it can't handle the power, heard a lot of them blow.
Think if my 2.2 died would souce a low millage V6, but since thats getting harder, may have to go Audi route.
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Mk3 Cortina :D
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I plan to run the Meega into the ground, especially as we have this forum with maintenence tips and some really nice helpful people :y But, Though I prefer RWD, I must say, I do like the Skoda VRS.... if the police use 'em they are usually a decent motor....
Bring on the ridicule :-X
DC :-*
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Mk3 Cortina :D
Of the "Savage" variety ;D ;D ;D
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Sumps on the skoda are TOO low, Thats straight from a Plods mouth. All the scroats that they have to go after know this and head straight for the built up areas with spped humps. if plod don't slow down they lose the sump and it's contents :y
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Mk3 Cortina :D
Of the "Savage" variety ;D ;D ;D
Mmmmmmmm! Nice thought, saw one at Donington at a Ford show a few years ago.....
What's the spec on these things?
DC
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Sumps on the skoda are TOO low, Thats straight from a Plods mouth. All the scroats that they have to go after know this and head straight for the built up areas with spped humps. if plod don't slow down they lose the sump and it's contents :y
Mmm! good point... my sons Golf has evidence of losing the sump in it's past... bottom radiator mountings have slight damage too :-/
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
Some of the newer ones are OK, not all, but anything from the 90's should be avoided!
Forgot to mention the Phaeton, an A8 with less to go wrong on it. ;)
Hmm Phaeton... maybe, are they depreciating at an appalling rate?
VW not known for that are they? w12 engine tho... whats that , about 2 to the gallon? :)
A8 has tv/dvd/sat nav options iirc
Getting down into 10-12K region.
Phaeton has DVD sat nav option too, but not in problematic pop-up screen.
3.2L V6 should get similar mileage as the miggy.
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Sumps on the skoda are TOO low, Thats straight from a Plods mouth. All the scroats that they have to go after know this and head straight for the built up areas with spped humps. if plod don't slow down they lose the sump and it's contents :y
Mmm! good point... my sons Golf has evidence of losing the sump in it's past... bottom radiator mountings have slight damage too :-/
Geez, I thought the roads around here were bad! Only car I scrape on speed bumps is the miggy. ::)
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
Some of the newer ones are OK, not all, but anything from the 90's should be avoided!
Forgot to mention the Phaeton, an A8 with less to go wrong on it. ;)
Hmm Phaeton... maybe, are they depreciating at an appalling rate?
VW not known for that are they? w12 engine tho... whats that , about 2 to the gallon? :)
A8 has tv/dvd/sat nav options iirc
Getting down into 10-12K region.
Phaeton has DVD sat nav option too, but not in problematic pop-up screen.
3.2L V6 should get similar mileage as the miggy.
:obloody hell, weren't they where about 48k new?
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I have too many Audis to maintain. Gone right off them.
Some of the newer ones are OK, not all, but anything from the 90's should be avoided!
Forgot to mention the Phaeton, an A8 with less to go wrong on it. ;)
Hmm Phaeton... maybe, are they depreciating at an appalling rate?
VW not known for that are they? w12 engine tho... whats that , about 2 to the gallon? :)
A8 has tv/dvd/sat nav options iirc
Getting down into 10-12K region.
Phaeton has DVD sat nav option too, but not in problematic pop-up screen.
3.2L V6 should get similar mileage as the miggy.
:obloody hell, weren't they where about 48k new?
A8 4.0TDi goes for barely any more than that, but you don't want it! :o
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At the moment thinking S-Type Jag will be next motor.
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VXR8 or a BMW of some form - but they are too expensive for what they are second hand
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ASTRA!!! :D
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
I thought you were going to live in America >:(
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
I thought you were going to live in America >:(
OoOoO... touchY...
No need to take it out on OOF just because you bought the wrong car! :D ;D
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
I thought you were going to live in America >:(
OoOoO... touchY...
No need to take it out on OOF just because you bought the wrong car! :D ;D
I've had the astra for eight months now, and, as a runaround, I can seriously recommend it. It's a nippy little burger and 40mpg. :y
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
I thought you were going to live in America >:(
OoOoO... touchY...
No need to take it out on OOF just because you bought the wrong car! :D ;D
I've had the astra for eight months now, and, as a runaround, I can seriously recommend it. It's a nippy little burger and 40mpg. :y
Must be a whopper ;D
I'd have one over a Focus.... but after being in TB's Rover 25, me and small cars just don't get on!
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just watching top gear repeat of the bmw v10 m5 and merc v8 estates.might be worth a look in a couple of years. Astra...? Come come, i think we can do better than that old boy. Keep us in the manner we are accustomed and all that. Shame nothing British comes to mind...?
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Has the series of Top Gear finished already?
Why are they now showing repeats? Dave have shown every second they've filmed by now surely?
Kevin
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that one with the double decker cars was the last one of this series :'(
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ASTRA!!! :D
's suck! ;D
I thought you were going to live in America >:(
OoOoO... touchY...
No need to take it out on OOF just because you bought the wrong car! :D ;D
I've had the astra for eight months now, and, as a runaround, I can seriously recommend it. It's a nippy little burger and 40mpg. :y
Must be a whopper ;D
I'd have one over a Focus.... but after being in TB's Rover 25, me and small cars just don't get on!
Well, if a lanky bloke goes out with his hair all matted in ****k, you will touch the roof ;D
Having owned the Rover at the same time as a 1.6 Focus, and my brother has 1.6 Astra-G and 1.6 Astra-H, I would take the Rover every time - quicker, and better, more consistent handling. And more boot space.
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Mk3 Cortina :D
Of the "Savage" variety ;D ;D ;D
3.0 Savage was a Mk2. Some folk dropped the V6 Essex lumps into mk3's & stuck Savage badges on, but i don't think Ford ever made a Mk3 Savage. 8-)
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Mk3 Cortina :D
Of the "Savage" variety ;D ;D ;D
3.0 Savage was a Mk2. Some folk dropped the V6 Essex lumps into mk3's & stuck Savage badges on, but i don't think Ford ever made a Mk3 Savage. 8-)
An X30XE transplant might make a nice modern day savage. I doubt it's as heavy as the Essex V6, and a lot more grunt. :D
Kevin
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Could well do Kevin. The Essex sounded nice but was a little lazy especially in auto. Ford used the Borg Warner box then which sapped a third of the power through the torque converter. On the 4 potters it was dire, a good 1600 manual would see off a 2 ltr auto. ::)
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Mk3 Cortina :D
Of the "Savage" variety ;D ;D ;D
3.0 Savage was a Mk2. Some folk dropped the V6 Essex lumps into mk3's & stuck Savage badges on, but i don't think Ford ever made a Mk3 Savage. 8-)
i think they were made by a fella called Jeff Uren
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Will use the miggy until it goes into pieces ;D
I like big and strong cars but maintenance and fuel costs
become a headache day by day..
if budget permits (depending on the toto - loto chance ;D)
will go for an old M3...Anyway I use a clit
sport for daily transport.. And miggy for weekends..
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Hi Cem. Good to a see another classic car lover. Lot's of interesting alternatives posted but most run along the lines of BMW, Lexus, Audi.
I'm throwing another classic baby into the equation, Dolomite Sprint.
Yeah, cost a bit to buy, can be highly strung but all parts still available, nice comfy wood interior & a good'un would still see many of the suggested cars off on a 0-60. 8-)
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Hi Cem. Good to a see another classic car lover. Lot's of interesting alternatives posted but most run along the lines of BMW, Lexus, Audi.
I'm throwing another classic baby into the equation, Dolomite Sprint.
Yeah, cost a bit to buy, can be highly strung but all parts still available, nice comfy wood interior & a good'un would still see many of the suggested cars off on a 0-60. 8-)
Hi AmigoV6 :y
just checked the specs .. A 73 model car 127 hp and 990 kg.. :o
Stunning!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-TRIUMPH-DOLOMITE-SPRINT-BLUE_W0QQitemZ110277746980QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110277746980&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318
Just an example! 8-)
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A couple of members have mentioned Jags, well going by our experience on Friday there are some potential bargains out there. We sent a 51 plate, Xtype, 2.5 V6 manual, with cloth trim ( the poverty model ) nice graphite metallic colour to auction, 74k Jag history to 60k, very tidy, presentable car, slight noise on the diff but at auction that wouldn't be noticeable. Any guesses on what it did? And yes I know its a Mondeo in disguise. £2050, take the auction fees off and we will return £1970 for it.
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A couple of members have mentioned Jags, well going by our experience on Friday there are some potential bargains out there. We sent a 51 plate, Xtype, 2.5 V6 manual, with cloth trim ( the poverty model ) nice graphite metallic colour to auction, 74k Jag history to 60k, very tidy, presentable car, slight noise on the diff but at auction that wouldn't be noticeable. Any guesses on what it did? And yes I know its a Mondeo in disguise. £2050, take the auction fees off and we will return £1970 for it.
That's cheap but i prefer the XJ's. However i'd rather have the X type than a Ghia x Mondeo. Not a real Jag but better than a Mondy! 8-)
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for me it will be espace diesel (if fuel price continues going up) or subaru legacy (outback) estate.
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A couple of members have mentioned Jags, well going by our experience on Friday there are some potential bargains out there. We sent a 51 plate, Xtype, 2.5 V6 manual, with cloth trim ( the poverty model ) nice graphite metallic colour to auction, 74k Jag history to 60k, very tidy, presentable car, slight noise on the diff but at auction that wouldn't be noticeable. Any guesses on what it did? And yes I know its a Mondeo in disguise. £2050, take the auction fees off and we will return £1970 for it.
That's cheap but i prefer the XJ's. However i'd rather have the X type than a Ghia x Mondeo. Not a real Jag but better than a Mondy! 8-)
The X type was a decent car, we just don't have the facilities / time / money to be fixing Jag diffs. Apparently its a common problem, you can't use the diff from a Mondeo though!!! I was quite impressed with it and the engine was the chain driven variety so no expensive belt jobs just after you've bought it, nice smooth quiet drive. For all its based on a Mondeo the parts prices bear no resembelance.
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for me it will be espace diesel (if fuel price continues going up) or subaru legacy (outback) estate.
Tony at Wim said he never sees them, bad for business, good for us, no bloody wishbone/geometry issues. Friend of myn looked into it but found the interior very plain. Couple of years ago now tho, decided to stick with lexus is300 for a while, estate boot was bigger or something.
Ps they see plenty of lexi ironically.
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This is the eternal question......
Jags are too bland, and the association with ford at any level puits me off, having borrowed an S type the seats killed my back after 20 miles
Bmw build quality is not what it used to be, fAther in law is a bmw mechanic and he tells me some horror stories
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Rover 75 V8
They're rare - but the prices will plummet because a) its a Rover and b) its a tasty and thirsty V8
rear wheel drive, all the toys :y :y
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Rover 75 V8
They're rare - but the prices will plummet because a) its a Rover and b) its a tasty and thirsty V8
rear wheel drive, all the toys :y :y
Mate of mine had one of those actually. The MG badged version of it. Can't remember what it's called. He kept talking about his V8 MG and I had a picture of an MGB V8 / MGR V8 until he turned up in it. ;D
In fairness, it sounded awesome, went like the clappers, had a nice manual box, RWD, etc. I just don't like the "retro" styling of the Rover 75. It's a bit "Hyacinth Bucket" for me.
I'd be inclined to go and buy a Mustang instead and get the same engine in a pretty body. :-* Rover hadn't even bothered to hide the Ford logos which were all over the place under the bonnet.
I would imagine they've depreciated spectacularly. Everything is against them, so maybe a good 2nd hand buy.
Kevin
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Rover 75 V8
They're rare - but the prices will plummet because a) its a Rover and b) its a tasty and thirsty V8
rear wheel drive, all the toys :y :y
Mate of mine had one of those actually. The MG badged version of it. Can't remember what it's called. He kept talking about his V8 MG and I had a picture of an MGB V8 / MGR V8 until he turned up in it. ;D
In fairness, it sounded awesome, went like the clappers, had a nice manual box, RWD, etc. I just don't like the "retro" styling of the Rover 75. It's a bit "Hyacinth Bucket" for me.
I'd be inclined to go and buy a Mustang instead and get the same engine in a pretty body. :-* Rover hadn't even bothered to hide the Ford logos which were all over the place under the bonnet.
I would imagine they've depreciated spectacularly. Everything is against them, so maybe a good 2nd hand buy.
Kevin
i actually quite like the look of them - especially the estate, anyway looks arent that important to me - didnt know it was a Mustang donk - hmmmm ........you would pay through the nose for a "Stang" tho :y
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Having been able to move to a new car for the first time, the only one to give me that good feeling as the Omega does, is the new Jaguar XF. I tried the 2.7 diesel and it impressed me that much it I couldn't resist it, a truly awesome car, and well worth considering a few years down the line.
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very happy with my 3.2 its on a 52 plate and an 03 car TB tells me going by the vin plate. So its about as late as likely to get. I intend to keep it at least 5 years minimum. During my search for the ideal omega it was clear they becoming harder to find. So i got thinking what the hell am a going to replace this one with when it finally claps out?
Presuming, as seems likely,that omegas will be all dead and scrapped by then, what is depreciating quick enough in the exec. car market that will have all the latest toys and comfort for under 5k with
50 to 70000 miles that i can buy as cheaply as poss.
In other words what else are we going to buy when there are no more omegas left?
After reading all the replies you have had Chris, all the alternatives, I don't know about you but I have got a headache! :D :D :D :D Like the one when you are looking for your new home! :o :o
Personally why not just keep the miggy running until you give up driving; which we may all have to do in 50 years time (if not before!) and donate it to a museum! ;) :y It will be far easier! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I wish I had done that with my A40, Escort Mk1's, Cortina's Mk's 3,4 & 5, Carlton's, and (especially!!!!) Senator..........ahhhhhhhhhh!!! If only!!!!! :D :D :D ;D ;)
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I wish I had done that with my A40, Escort Mk1's, Cortina's Mk's 3,4 & 5, Carlton's, and (especially!!!!) Senator..........ahhhhhhhhhh!!! If only!!!!! :D :D :D ;D ;)
An A40? :-? Surely you haven't been driving that long? ;D ;D ;D
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I wish I had done that with my A40, Escort Mk1's, Cortina's Mk's 3,4 & 5, Carlton's, and (especially!!!!) Senator..........ahhhhhhhhhh!!! If only!!!!! :D :D :D ;D ;)
An A40? :-? Surely you haven't been driving that long? ;D ;D ;D
Oh yes Andy, afraid so! ;D ;D ;D Mind you it was 11 years old at the time!! :D ;)
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-VAUXHALL-CAVALIER-GL-GREEN_W0QQitemZ170248720337QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170248720337&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318
Which young OOFER to be is playing with the ignition? ::)
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i saw an Audi S8 in the carpark today, verrry nice. So got looking on AT:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI+A8/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-11-42-240-4294966565-4294966997/advert.action?R=200832316150945&distance=17&postcode=NN13+6ER&channel=CARS&make=AUDI&model=A8&min_pr=3000&max_pr=&max_mileage=80000
Think in a couple of years that will be my replacement, Audis tend to hold their value well.
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i saw an Audi S8 in the carpark today, verrry nice. So got looking on AT:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI+A8/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-11-42-240-4294966565-4294966997/advert.action?R=200832316150945&distance=17&postcode=NN13+6ER&channel=CARS&make=AUDI&model=A8&min_pr=3000&max_pr=&max_mileage=80000
Think in a couple of years that will be my replacement, Audis tend to hold their value well.
Must admit Audi are turning out some desirable motors. Do'nt seem to depreciate as quickly as other prestige marques either. I've always liked thier understatement, ie. I've made it, in life but i do'nt feel the need to shout about it.
Subtlety can speak volumes! :)
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just about to add a post to this and on comes a moody car ad.
" presence is a curious thing" ooh...im thinking.
" if you need to prove youve got it, you probably never had it in the first place" im thinking i bet this is an Audi ad."not ostentatious..." ... no, it was a Mercedes ad.
Attention grabbing? yes! Accurate? yes,Relate to it? Yes. Does it fit Mercedes? No Chance, not in my book anyway. Audi on the other hand...
The point, for me at least, is having your car cake and eating it... twice over. It has to have everything, it has to tick all the boxs, it has to be cheap, sorry, inexpensive, and look expensive but do it with out looking ott so some pikey will key it and ill panic about parking it anywhere.( i will panic koz its my car, but you know what i mean) in a word "presence".
Does the omega fit the above? Well for the money i had, its not to far off, or as close as i could get anyway.
If i had the cash would i buy, let me see, a new m5? Nope. A new anything? Nope. After a year or 2 youve chucked at least 10k down the drain. But you know all that... sadley, it seems to me at least, only the German cars really seem to manage it!
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Well, seeing as im packing in travelling all over the country and going to work in the local corner shop, ive got my replacement ::)
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smart car?
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potential replacements for my omega will be.....
Chrysler 300c
Cadillac CTS
Audi A8
E class merc
However I find german cars so clinical, they have no soul
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potential replacements for my omega will be.....
Chrysler 300c
Cadillac CTS
Audi A8
E class merc
However I find german cars so clinical, they have no soul
Big Vauxhalls are German
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
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.Chrysler 300c
Cadillac CTS
Audi A8
E class merc
Would like to add
vw Phaeton
Bmw7series
BmwM5 V10 estate
That Audi(red) on top gear they raced a rock climer to the pop of a french mountain, er... and lost.
Trouble is i dont think any of myn will ever be in good enough nik and still be cheap enough to be a good buy.
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
Can you believe they made a 750 version of that? Didnt the organ donor scheme start around that time? Mad as a bottle of fish!
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potential replacements for my omega will be.....
Chrysler 300c
Cadillac CTS
Audi A8
E class merc
However I find german cars so clinical, they have no soul
At the age of 17 I had the pleasure of driving my Dads 1972 BMW 2500 ( Iwas a learner at that). Awsome car and I think the reason for my love of big cars.
We had a stunning 535i at work a few years later, the owners son Changed the exhuast to a Large single centre pipe, from dual centre, and had the 6-2-1 system, stage 3 heads etc etc. To me personally that wat the last Beemer I fell in love with, all the more modern ones do nothing for me.
I have had allsorts of cars, including those in my profile, I had an XJ6, Daimler Sovereign, Granada 3.0, 2.0 Cavalier, 4 door, coupe and Sports hatch, Rally chevette, Hillman Imp, the list goes on.
My love I feel is the big car feel, that can hold it's own in a straight line drag and not too embarasing on the bends. The Miggy fills all the squares for that.
If they dont replace it with a RWD, then I dont think a VXR is for me, so the 300C is probably the most likely to replace the Miggy in time to come. the 5.7 V8 would be nice, but me thinks it might be my very 1st Tractor.
Time will tell.
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
Can you believe they made a 750 version of that? Didnt the organ donor scheme start around that time? Mad as a bottle of fish!
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/09/03/kawasaki-kh750-2-stroke-triple-cafe-racer/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMtPmZgbQo
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
Can you believe they made a 750 version of that? Didnt the organ donor scheme start around that time? Mad as a bottle of fish!
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/09/03/kawasaki-kh750-2-stroke-triple-cafe-racer/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMtPmZgbQo
http://www.buynewcars.info/bikes/750triple/
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http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/09/03/kawasaki-kh750-2-stroke-triple-cafe-racer/ Think i would have two fingers on clutch at all time on on that puppy :) looking at that reminds me of sheenes daytona bike but still why is it not kwakka green ,criminal really :)
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So far, we have.
Insignia 4by4
Monaro
VXR8 (now your talking)
Poogo 407(very accurate French pronounceation)
Alpha147
Audi A4 Quatro
Audi A6
Audi A8
Holden Comaro
Subaru legacy
BMW M3
BMW M5 v10 estate
S type JAG
Lexus is 200/300
Lexus gs 300/LS400
Chrysler 300c
VW Phaeton
jaguar xf
Mustang.
Rover 75(with full Hyacinth Bucket interior/bodykit)
Prius
Mk3 savage cortina
Skoda vrs
Astra (Aye?)
Dolomite sprint. (fantastic once)
Espace diesel. (really?)
VXR8 seems most popular, along with some Audis and Lexus. I suspect it will probably be a VXR8 as i imagine it will depreciate quickley enough to be a good second hand buy. BUT... the Phaeton has all the toys and luxury, trouble there is its massive and not to sporty. Now the v10 howl of the BMW m5 and the toys and the sport handling in an estate, Maybe that will have it all? It will never be cheap enough, i bet. Also there is something about BMW that bothers me, cant find the word...righteous is it? Would have to check the A8 out before deciding tho. Hell of a list by the way. Cheers
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ASTRA!
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ASTRA!!
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ASTRA!!
Which one? VXR?
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ASTRA!!
Which one? VXR?
Nah! 1.6 SXi. :y
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ASTRA!!
Which one? VXR?
Nah! 1.6 SXi. :y
Give it to Lipoo on the chop shop. :y
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So far, we have.
Insignia 4by4
Monaro
VXR8 (now your talking)
Poogo 407(very accurate French pronounceation)
Alpha147
Audi A4 Quatro
Audi A6
Audi A8
Holden Comaro
Subaru legacy
BMW M3
BMW M5 v10 estate
S type JAG
Lexus is 200/300
Lexus gs 300/LS400
Chrysler 300c
VW Phaeton
jaguar xf
Mustang.
Rover 75(with full Hyacinth Bucket interior/bodykit)
Prius
Mk3 savage cortina
Skoda vrs
Astra (Aye?)
Dolomite sprint. (fantastic once)
Espace diesel. (really?)
VXR8 seems most popular, along with some Audis and Lexus. I suspect it will probably be a VXR8 as i imagine it will depreciate quickley enough to be a good second hand buy. BUT... the Phaeton has all the toys and luxury, trouble there is its massive and not to sporty. Now the v10 howl of the BMW m5 and the toys and the sport handling in an estate, Maybe that will have it all? It will never be cheap enough, i bet. Also there is something about BMW that bothers me, cant find the word...righteous is it? Would have to check the A8 out before deciding tho. Hell of a list by the way. Cheers
Would consider any that I highlighted.
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OK, changed my mind. I am getting some money from an investment soon, and will be buying an X-Type Jaguar, 2.0 D Sport
Very nice motor and over 40mpg without breaking a sweat :) And none too expensive either!
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for me it would be merc/beemer/jag. all of which are far from perfect for various reasons ,but i cant think of anything else (realistically)that would tick enough boxes.
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why dont gm/vx make a decent replacement for miggy cos that so called replacement the signum is to small i cant get me fishing rods in it :) treid one on demo once 1st thing i did was put rod bag in it they didnt go so said to salesman ,its no good to me ;D so looks like ive got mine for a bit longer
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
the original 500 mach 3 was even more scary-believe it or not ,the kh500 was the newer more civilised version. I had the dubious honour of crashing a mach 3 many years ago.The worst handling bike I ever rode,and all the power came in one lump, like an on/off switch.i never found the 750 as exciting as the 500. the 500 probably wasnt as fast but it felt like it was.Very exciting when your young and daft.having said all that ,it was the kh250 that I really did myself serious damage on. dosy hillman hunter driver stopping just because the lights were red. :D ;D
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Must admit the M5 is awesome motor me boss had one till some scroat nicked it from his house , like sitting in a rocket machine on accelation , it pushed you back into seat ,it was as quick as a few bikes ive been on which takes some beating :) :) done R1's , gixer 1100 and zx9 but never found anything as scary as a kh500 frightned the pants off me at 19 :) :)
the original 500 mach 3 was even more scary-believe it or not ,the kh500 was the newer more civilised version. I had the dubious honour of crashing a mach 3 many years ago.The worst handling bike I ever rode,and all the power came in one lump, like an on/off switch.i never found the 750 as exciting as the 500. the 500 probably wasnt as fast but it felt like it was.Very exciting when your young and daft.having said all that ,it was the kh250 that I really did myself serious damage on. dosy hillman hunter driver stopping just because the lights were red. :D ;D
I used to know a KH250 owner often it was a twin and once a single, I had to give a lift to his pillion once after this on my GP100