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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Mr Hagon on 24 April 2009, 22:53:10

Title: What about this Omega?
Post by: Mr Hagon on 24 April 2009, 22:53:10
I'm still keeping an eye out for an Omega estate and now I've been Omega-less for two months I'm casting the search wider.

Rather than just looking for a 2003 model I'm happy to go back to 2001 for a facelift model.  I definitely want all the toys and to that end I'm happy to opt for the 3.2 V6 to ensure I get them.

With this in mind I'm considering taking a look at this one http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+OMEGA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-50-55-63-240-4294966638-4294966947/advert.action?R=200917332841905&distance=24&postcode=KT19+9JA&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=OMEGA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=51on Autotrader.  What do people think, and more importantly what would I miss out on if I choose a 2001 rather than a 2003 model?  As Vauxhall were running out the Omega did they ensure the last of the 2003 cars got everything available?

Mark
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: webby23 on 24 April 2009, 22:58:17
Mate I dont think they would fully spec run out cars, only specced as per model or customer request I would expect

Theres a nice looking MV6 3.2 on a 03 plate going in Nottingham for £2995 and 98000 miles.

Think its on Ebay too, reg ends YGZ if I remember.

 :y
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: Mr Hagon on 24 April 2009, 23:04:23
I guess it would be a waste of money on Vauxhall's part.

The only difference I think I might have found is that the design of the alloy wheels is different between the 2001 and 2003 models I've seen.
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: Turk on 24 April 2009, 23:08:11
What you may find is that dealers will add extra toys to push cars still available when the replacement model is imminent, but really this is only a financial gain to the initial purchaser, the used price is usually bumped up due to the toys.  
My sister had an end of run Magane with a stack of extras.  
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: p j morgan on 24 April 2009, 23:17:04
i certainly would not pay that amount of money for that omega look on pistonheads there are a few for sale good look in finding the right one :y
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: GG on 24 April 2009, 23:44:19
I looked at lots of omegas before buying this one. In my experience each model spec depends on purchase spec.

For me I looked at omega elites only.

Some had colour screen with sat nav, many had everything plus starship enterprise mileage and damaged interiors.

For me in the end I bought a 47,000 mile 2.6 elite (would have prefered a 3.2), with full service history, in mint condition inside and out, (no colour screen and no sat nav  :'(), but it is mechanically in great shape and looks great and anything else can be added later, but the important thong is a good starting point  :y
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: largecol on 24 April 2009, 23:52:12
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I looked at lots of omegas before buying this one. In my experience each model spec depends on purchase spec.

For me I looked at omega elites only.

Some had colour screen with sat nav, many had everything plus starship enterprise mileage and damaged interiors.

For me in the end I bought a 47,000 mile 2.6 elite (would have prefered a 3.2), with full service history, in mint condition inside and out, (no colour screen and no sat nav  :'(), but it is mechanically in great shape and looks great and anything else can be added later, but the important thong is a good starting point  :y
Oooer  :o :o steady on :D :D
Title: Re: What about this Omega?
Post by: webby23 on 25 April 2009, 09:13:00
 ;D ;D ;D