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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: declan on 22 April 2007, 13:23:43

Title: Catch 22
Post by: declan on 22 April 2007, 13:23:43
I dont have a omega, hence why i joined, well one to gain info, buying advice 2 to see if anyone has one, but cant, is there anyway i can post a wanted ad.
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: STMO123 on 22 April 2007, 13:54:57
Send The Boy a pm. He may let you post in the wanted section. Or he may not. He's a cantankerous git ;D
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: declan on 22 April 2007, 14:00:53
Its annoying when have money waiting and cant find a car, some drunk sod wrote my vectra off, and lose curtsey car anymo..
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: STMO123 on 22 April 2007, 14:05:47
Seriously Declan, if you're looking for one you may as well try the usual places, autotrader, ebay. The guys on here dont part with their cars very often and you certainly wouldn't be able to talk them down on price ;)
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 April 2007, 14:28:10
... but what you will get on here is plenty of advice as to what you should look for and what common problems exist.

Kevin
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2007, 14:37:41
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He's a cantankerous git ;D
::)
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: declan on 22 April 2007, 14:53:48
Well i am after a 2 or 2.2 cdx, auto preferably facelift, i did debate diesel but they dont sound so great, i need a auto, and like toys, but dont want to pay loads on insurance, and bad fuel economy, especially as the drunk driver that wrote my vectra off, had no insurance or full license, so i am loosing no claims, so v6 is a no go, which seems to really curb what i have found on ebay and autotrader..
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 April 2007, 15:11:37
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He's a cantankerous git ;D

Less of the cantankerous ;D
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Markjay on 22 April 2007, 15:20:02
cantankerous [kan tángk[ch601]r[ch601]ss]
adjective

bad-tempered: easily angered and difficult to get on with


[Mid-18th century. Probably alteration of rancorous]


-cantankerously, adverb
-cantankerousness, noun



Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Markjay on 22 April 2007, 15:20:43
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cantankerous [kan tángk[ch601]r[ch601]ss]
adjective

bad-tempered: easily angered and difficult to get on with


[Mid-18th century. Probably alteration of rancorous]


-cantankerously, adverb
-cantankerousness, noun



I looked it up  8-)
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 April 2007, 15:22:56
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cantankerous [kan tángk[ch601]r[ch601]ss]
adjective

bad-tempered: easily angered and difficult to get on with


[Mid-18th century. Probably alteration of rancorous]


-cantankerously, adverb
-cantankerousness, noun



I looked it up  8-)

...but no pictures......
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2007, 15:23:57
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cantankerous [kan tángk[ch601]r[ch601]ss]
adjective

bad-tempered: easily angered and difficult to get on with


[Mid-18th century. Probably alteration of rancorous]


-cantankerously, adverb
-cantankerousness, noun



I resemble that remark....
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2007, 15:32:46
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cantankerous [kan tángk[ch601]r[ch601]ss]
adjective

bad-tempered: easily angered and difficult to get on with


[Mid-18th century. Probably alteration of rancorous]


-cantankerously, adverb
-cantankerousness, noun



I resemble that remark....

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Admin on 22 April 2007, 18:26:32
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Well i am after a 2 or 2.2 cdx, auto preferably facelift, i did debate diesel but they dont sound so great, i need a auto, and like toys, but dont want to pay loads on insurance, and bad fuel economy, especially as the drunk driver that wrote my vectra off, had no insurance or full license, so i am loosing no claims, so v6 is a no go, which seems to really curb what i have found on ebay and autotrader..

Getting back on to the original thread subject..... >:(

http://www.mib.org.uk/MIB/en/Claims/Default.htm
They may be able to help.

Facelift 2.2 is common enough. You could try ebay. Just ask advice if you find an interesting one

You could try an lpg converted 2.5V6?

Also, shop around on insurance, the quotes can vary massively.

If you want to post a wanted ad, simply put it on here and one of us will move it to the correct area. :)
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 April 2007, 18:35:07
PM James V6CDX he will have a 2.0 GLS soon with quite a few toys
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: declan on 23 April 2007, 09:57:55
Thanks for the replies..
I am locked with my insurance company, though 2.5 and 3.0 v6's sound nice, i am more after the comfort and gadgets, after spending loads on my vectra, adding everything from half leather to trip computer, then seeing it written off, i am going the easy route this time, and fancy a change, hence omega.
So ideally CDX, 2 or 2.2, must be auto too.
I want the rear heated seats but i see elite is needed, and was tempted by a CD model but want cruise control.
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2007, 10:58:56
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Thanks for the replies..
I am locked with my insurance company, though 2.5 and 3.0 v6's sound nice, i am more after the comfort and gadgets, after spending loads on my vectra, adding everything from half leather to trip computer, then seeing it written off, i am going the easy route this time, and fancy a change, hence omega.
So ideally CDX, 2 or 2.2, must be auto too.
I want the rear heated seats but i see elite is needed, and was tempted by a CD model but want cruise control.
Cruise easy enough to retrofit on all models. 2.2/2.6/3.2 need it enabling in ECU though.
Title: Re: Catch 22
Post by: Ronald_McBurger on 23 April 2007, 14:02:43
Now. What you really want is a top of the range Omega, say an ELITE. Then you will probably want a facelift one, because they look better. Oh and low mileage would be a plus, then I suppose a full history would go a long way. Ideally, with everything working, alloys and electric rear blind etc. But then they do cost a fair bit in petrol..... Unless of course you were lucky enough to find one with LPG already fitted.

Now, I wonder who may have one of those sitting on his driveway? ::)

Looking for Ł2750 all serviced and ready to go with MoT and 6 months tax. PM me if interested.