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Title: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: beemerdevil on 01 October 2008, 19:34:11
Your expert opinions needed now lads and lassies :y - should i change my facelift '51 plate, black V6 2.6 auto, just had cambelt done, 84k on clock...........for a 98, 'S' elite 3.0 auto, all singing and dancin  mmmm
sat nav, leather etc....... 115k on clock, has svce history, 1 previous owner, cambelt has been changed bla bla bla.............
I am really in a tizz about this one, so need help.........shall i go back in age and slightly more miles? - or forfeit that for the Elite luxury?? - were they problem models?? ALL YOUR THOUGHTS/COMMENTS ARE VERY WELCOME

PS - SHWBO  not keen as i just got this one, and shelled out on cambelt, and would lose money on selling it...but i pointed out the fact of higher tax, but NOT so on the Elite. - must count for something
AAARRGGGHHHHHHHH :-/
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: Gaffers on 01 October 2008, 19:37:05
stick with the 51 plate.... as soon as it breaks you know she will make your life hell (times 2 if shes driving it when it does)  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: STMO123 on 01 October 2008, 19:38:05
No. Facelift is much better looking.
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: markey mark on 01 October 2008, 19:50:12
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No. Facelift is much better looking.

nope mini face looks loads better  8-)
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2008, 19:54:45
You'd much rather swap for a nice TD Elite ;D
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: Andy B on 01 October 2008, 19:55:14
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No. Facelift is much better looking.

nope mini face looks loads better  8-)

I much prefer the swage line that continues on from the wings onto the preface lift bonnet than the 'Astra G' look of the facelift bonnet. Also the dark tail lights.
Apart from that ........  ;) :y
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: markey mark on 01 October 2008, 19:57:31
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No. Facelift is much better looking.

nope mini face looks loads better  8-)

I much prefer the swage line that continues on from the wings onto the preface lift bonnet than the 'Astra G' look of the facelift bonnet. Also the dark tail lights.
Apart from that ........  ;) :y

really dont like the interior of the facelifts espically that awfull stereo  :P
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: mars on 01 October 2008, 19:59:47
Facelift much nicer looking :y Could swap you for a 2.2 if it gets you out of trouble ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: beemerdevil on 01 October 2008, 20:04:33
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You'd much rather swap for a nice TD Elite ;D

hmmm - do i take it you have an Elite TD your lookin to swap  TheBoy??? :)
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2008, 20:06:02
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You'd much rather swap for a nice TD Elite ;D

hmmm - do i take it you have an Elite TD your lookin to swap  TheBoy??? :)
I do, but I think you'd be mad to...
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: albitz on 01 October 2008, 20:29:28
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stick with the 51 plate.... as soon as it breaks you know she will make your life hell (times 2 if shes driving it when it does)  ;D ;D ;D ;D
There speaks a man who has been married a few years ? ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: Gaffers on 01 October 2008, 20:32:52
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stick with the 51 plate.... as soon as it breaks you know she will make your life hell (times 2 if shes driving it when it does)  ;D ;D ;D ;D
There speaks a man who has been married a few years ? ;) ;D ;D

How did you guess........ ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually I am dredding the next few months.  Missus has got 9 months off work and I am used to her being away half the month and giving me space........  :-?
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: beemerdevil on 02 October 2008, 05:39:56
hhmmmmm.........looks like i am stickin with '51 plate...i am lookin at a set of nice Innovit black mesh 18'' alloys.....again, COULD influenced by SHMBO.........  ddoohhh
by the way, anyone run 225/40/18's on their mig? - whats the ride like on standard suspension?? - cheers :y :y
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: Kate on 02 October 2008, 09:57:47
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hhmmmmm.........looks like i am stickin with '51 plate...i am lookin at a set of nice Innovit black mesh 18'' alloys.....again, COULD influenced by SHMBO.........  ddoohhh
by the way, anyone run 225/40/18's on their mig? - whats the ride like on standard suspension?? - cheers :y :y

I'm sure you have made the right decision! :y
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: beemerdevil on 02 October 2008, 10:09:10
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hhmmmmm.........looks like i am stickin with '51 plate...i am lookin at a set of nice Innovit black mesh 18'' alloys.....again, COULD influenced by SHMBO.........  ddoohhh
by the way, anyone run 225/40/18's on their mig? - whats the ride like on standard suspension?? - cheers :y :y

I'm sure you have made the right decision! :y

yes kate.....i think i have..........how can i swing the new wheels tho// hhmmmmmm  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: HELP......SWAP OR STICK ????
Post by: Kate on 02 October 2008, 19:40:34
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hhmmmmm.........looks like i am stickin with '51 plate...i am lookin at a set of nice Innovit black mesh 18'' alloys.....again, COULD influenced by SHMBO.........  ddoohhh
by the way, anyone run 225/40/18's on their mig? - whats the ride like on standard suspension?? - cheers :y :y

I'm sure you have made the right decision! :y

yes kate.....i think i have..........how can i swing the new wheels tho// hhmmmmmm  :-[ :-[

The trick is to be really nice to SWMBO for a few days and then ask.  Try flowers, nice meal etc.! :y