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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: rogthedodge100 on 17 May 2009, 20:13:21
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Hi all
I have just joined the forum as I am am about to buy an Omega and after reading quite a lot of posts and tech articles you do seem like a great bunch of people.
I posted this in the newbies but it was suggested I post it here.
I am just about to buy the 03 Estate with LPG but is a Cat C write off from fleabay.
I went to look at the car and it only needs a new bonnet, bumper bar and drivers side headlight, the bumper can be repaired but will probably get another one, all used of course - lol.
Never having owned a Vauxhall before I was hoping that I might get some feedback as to what else to look for apart from the normal things I have seen on here. The radio needs the code so I have to trust it is working. It is the CDX version, It is advertised as having electric seats but I did not see any buttons on the seat, also heated, not that I like heated seats, so I might knock him down if they are not there. I couldn't drive it when I went to view it as the bumper was off of it and the power steering pipe was fractured, so will do so before I part with the readies.
I'm sure the first question will be - how much, he wants £1000
Thanks Roger
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Hi all
I have just joined the forum as I am am about to buy an Omega and after reading quite a lot of posts and tech articles you do seem like a great bunch of people.
I posted this in the newbies but it was suggested I post it here.
I am just about to buy the 03 Estate with LPG but is a Cat C write off from fleabay.
I went to look at the car and it only needs a new bonnet, bumper bar and drivers side headlight, the bumper can be repaired but will probably get another one, all used of course - lol.
Never having owned a Vauxhall before I was hoping that I might get some feedback as to what else to look for apart from the normal things I have seen on here. The radio needs the code so I have to trust it is working. It is the CDX version, It is advertised as having electric seats but I did not see any buttons on the seat, also heated, not that I like heated seats, so I might knock him down if they are not there. I couldn't drive it when I went to view it as the bumper was off of it and the power steering pipe was fractured, so will do so before I part with the readies.
I'm sure the first question will be - how much, he wants £1000
Thanks Roger
He's having a laugh!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;) In that condition even an 03 as it is can only be worth £300 MAX considering the cost of the repairs you will have to cartyout! ;) ;)
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Sounds too much in my opinion.
What engine is it and what miles.
The car will never be worth money on a cat c.
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£1000 for a Cat C is abit cheeky!
you can procure an Accident free facelift for around £1500 even less if you can afford to run a 3litre/3.2
CDX should have heated seats im sure the facelifts even had H/S as standard??? i know the prefacelifts do
DaveDND is the man to speak to about radio codes if you get the car put a post in the ICE section and dave will help you
Cat C is usually for cars that need a fair bit of work doing too them
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Unless it is genuine mega low mileage, I reckon thats too much money to be honest. A reasonable straight 03 CDX Estate with 100k shouldn't be much more than that!
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It's got 74600 on the clock, I am attracted to it as it also has an LPG conversion kit on it, hence cheaper fuel costs. It's a 2.2, the options listed are :-
Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags, Xenon headlights
AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player
Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
I can source the parts locally for about £200 plus the cost of spraying, I must admit I'm surprised how much the main beam xenon bulbs cost when I was checking on the web, but I do like to see where I'm going.
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It's got 74600 on the clock, I am attracted to it as it also has an LPG conversion kit on it, hence cheaper fuel costs. It's a 2.2, the options listed are :-
Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags, Xenon headlights
AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player
Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
I can source the parts locally for about £200 plus the cost of spraying, I must admit I'm surprised how much the main beam xenon bulbs cost when I was checking on the web, but I do like to see where I'm going.
:o
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Can you post a link up so we can have a look
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It's got 74600 on the clock, I am attracted to it as it also has an LPG conversion kit on it, hence cheaper fuel costs. It's a 2.2, the options listed are :-
Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags, Xenon headlights
AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player
Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
I can source the parts locally for about £200 plus the cost of spraying, I must admit I'm surprised how much the main beam xenon bulbs cost when I was checking on the web, but I do like to see where I'm going.
True ESP is apparently very rare, what I think you mean is Traction Control - a 2.2 does NOT have Traction Control .... not enough cylinders ;)
You'll find all those 'options' on any Omega of that age and more.
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It's got 74600 on the clock, I am attracted to it as it also has an LPG conversion kit on it, hence cheaper fuel costs. It's a 2.2, the options listed are :-
Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags, Xenon headlights
AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player
Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
I can source the parts locally for about £200 plus the cost of spraying, I must admit I'm surprised how much the main beam xenon bulbs cost when I was checking on the web, but I do like to see where I'm going.
True ESP is apparently very rare, what I think you mean is Traction Control - a 2.2 does NOT have Traction Control .... not enough cylinders ;)
You'll find all those 'options' on any Omega of that age and more.
As a 2.0 driver I find that offensive, I prefare cublicly challenged :y
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As a 2.0 driver I find that offensive, I prefare cublicly challenged :y
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
As they say .... there ain't no substitute for cubes! :y :y :y ;)
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That is why I want an Omega they do seem very well appointed, hope they handle as well as my BM though - lol
How do you load pictures up on here or do I have to put them somewhere else and then put the link here??
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........do I have to put them somewhere else and then put the link here??
:y Yes! eg Photobucket etc :y
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Pop the photo's on photobucket then post the links on here :y
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Unless it is genuine mega low mileage, I reckon thats too much money to be honest. A reasonable straight 03 CDX Estate with 100k shouldn't be much more than that!
Its the LPG thats selling it.....if it only needs bonnet/headlamp/bumper......then to me the price doesnt sound too bad....
Care to guess what i got for my 03 2.2 LPG with 150k on it.....plus the issues it had.....think you know most of them....
Plus with fuel costs....i think peeps shy away from the v6's......tbh wrongly so imo.....a V6 doesnt do much less to the gallon than a 4pot.
For Rogthedodge100......what sort of LPG conversion has it? and has it been done by LPGA certified installer?
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This is the link on photobucket - http://s641.photobucket.com/albums/uu138/rogthedodge100/
I forgot to write down the name of the LPG conversion but it does look very neat and professional, he hasn't got the certification so I will have to have it checked out anyway.
Cheers Roger
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That is why I want an Omega they do seem very well appointed, hope they handle as well as my BM though - lol
How do you load pictures up on here or do I have to put them somewhere else and then put the link here??
A hell of a lot better than the BM in the wet, nearly as good in the dry I can vouch for that :) Very good cars Migs are 1000 quid is way way to much money though.
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Bear in mind that it'll set you back best part of a ton to get the LPG certified
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Has the wrong wheels (CD ones fitted), otherwise looks quite cheap to fix on the surface.
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Didn't know about the wheels, it has 16in fitted, all the tyres are good..
If most people think it is too much money, what would be a sensible price to offer him?
While I am asking questions, would a pre facelift rear load cover fit it as I tend to leave the golf clubs in the back, mind you the way I play some days, it might be doing me a favour to have them lifted. :D
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Really needs a bonnet too TBH... I think it's a bit overpriced for a 4 pot personally ::) ::) ::)
The LPG kit is only really worth about £800 on a good day (and fully certified!), as that's more than enough to get a kit from the supplier we get a discount from and DIY it :y :y :y
Personally I wouldn't part with much more than about £650 :y :y
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Didn't know about the wheels, it has 16in fitted, all the tyres are good..
If most people think it is too much money, what would be a sensible price to offer him?
While I am asking questions, would a pre facelift rear load cover fit it as I tend to leave the golf clubs in the back, mind you the way I play some days, it might be doing me a favour to have them lifted. :D
Offer him 500 600 at a push :)
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sounds a bit exspensive ! when you come to selling it on you won't get a deal for it being a cat c .offer him 600 for it and see what his reaction is !at the end of the day you have got think how much you have to spend on it to make it good .a grand is way to much! :-/
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Hmmmm what 's that red panel on the bumper in photo 3 ?, is it an ex taxi ?, if so suspect the mileage. Remember a Cat C and D stick with the car for ever, so if you later sell it, you are supposed to tell the buyer, else it gets messy. :P
However, could be a good deal if you plan on keeping it for a while. The damage looks minor, it looks as if a replacement headlamp and it would pass an MOT. I work out write off cars as follows: take bottom book value, half it, and that's what you should pay for the car and parts. That kind off covers the loss in value because of the write off, remember the insurance wouldn't write it off again for a lot of dosh.
However it could be good. My current Miggy is a class D write off, damaged paint work, however its a class car, and I plan to keep it for several more years. Yours has the advantage of being an estate, which I wish I had some times. :y :y :y
Ken
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I noticed that plate when I was loading the picture as well, first time I have noticed it, I know it wasn't on the car when I viewed it. I think a phone call is in order, although the chap is Polish and somewhat difficult to understand. Thanks for the insights, I think a fair bit of haggling is in order. :o :o
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Compare what you are looking at to this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-V6-AUTO-SILVER_W0QQitemZ300315769702QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item300315769702&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
I no it is not an estate, but has to be a better bet and so much cheaper.
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Thanks for all of the advice, I have told him I'll offer £600 for it so we will see if he ever gets back to me.
I shall carry on looking for one as they do seem like very underrated cars. :) :) :)
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Thanks for all of the advice, I have told him I'll offer £600 for it so we will see if he ever gets back to me.
I shall carry on looking for one as they do seem like very underrated cars. :) :) :)
That they are! ;) ;)
Maintain them well and to me they always pay for themselves in splendid comfort, good riding qualities and speed, once you get them wound up in "sports" mode! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)