Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: joshwyatt on 20 June 2009, 19:07:33
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As some of you may know Roger Budden specialises in Omega's albeit it high priced one's. And more recently Chrysler 300c's. So I was suprised when I saw this on his site...
http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/vehicle.cfm?Account=AETA40921&Style=2&Id=AETV93350349&Make=FORD&Model=SIERRA&City=Sandhurst
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In good condition, unusual to see one of them not rusted away. Actually, just unusual to see one now precisely because they have all rusted away!
When I was in Spain a couple of weeks back, I was surprised by the number of old Fords in immaculate condition - Sierras, Escort Mk3, even a stunningly tidy Fiesta Mk1 :o
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I'll give him 800 quid in his hand to see that ejected into a quarry-pit from one of those compressed-air ram things!
Try and outsell the Cavalier Mk II will ya??? Grrr!!! Try and do an upmarked version to compete with the Carlton!?? NEVERRR!! 8-)
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so has Mr Budden identified the Omega replacment? Sierra! Oh yeah, we've done the omega replacement before havent we. terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired.
Still prefer the vw Phaeton to the 300c. Saw one as a taxi the other day doing the airport run. Must be getting cheaper. :-)
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so has Mr Budden identified the Omega replacment? Sierra! Oh yeah, we've done the omega replacement before havent we. terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired.
Well, given the choice between that and a modern faceless, FWD Diesel eurobox I might be tempted. Would need an engine transplant first though.
Kevin
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
I was looking at the Phaetons as a Omega replacement in a couple of years, seam well priced, maybe i know why now!
Shame, 60k car new i think they look nice as well.
Think 300c have same engines as Merc E Class (except the Hemi V8)
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
I was looking at the Phaetons as a Omega replacement in a couple of years, seam well priced, maybe i know why now!
Shame, 60k car new i think they look nice as well.
Think 300c have same engines as Merc E Class (except the Hemi V8)
Oh i really like the vw. Big and comfy, loads of toys.
Dont know enough about them though. Engine bay looks a total nightmare to work on. Base engine is a
V6 and suspect it weights more than a mig so consumption aint going to be great. I am thinking avoid the w12, imagine serviceing that. 12 plugs all hidden away, cam belt dvd anyone?
Oh, and even though it has built in tw@ nav, in the auto trader link, that looks like a tomtom charger in the centre console...?
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
I was looking at the Phaetons as a Omega replacement in a couple of years, seam well priced, maybe i know why now!
Shame, 60k car new i think they look nice as well.
Think 300c have same engines as Merc E Class (except the Hemi V8)
Oh i really like the vw. Big and comfy, loads of toys.
Dont know enough about them though. Engine bay looks a total nightmare to work on. Base engine is a
V6 and suspect it weights more than a mig so consumption aint going to be great. I am thinking avoid the w12, imagine serviceing that. 12 plugs all hidden away, cam belt dvd anyone?
Oh, and even though it has built in tw@ nav, in the auto trader link, that looks like a tomtom charger in the centre console...?
Is there a v8? :-? ::)
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Back in the day, I really wanted a 2000E Sierra Saphire, with its leather and so on, it was up on a ghia but still smoked like mad once it hit 80,000 miles. Found On Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily may be more apt. :D
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Back in the day, I really wanted a 2000E Sierra Saphire, with its leather and so on, it was up on a ghia but still smoked like mad once it hit 80,000 miles. Found On Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily may be more apt. :D
The one shown appears mint. But what to do with it? To good to scrap but wouldnt give £50 for it personally.
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
I was looking at the Phaetons as a Omega replacement in a couple of years, seam well priced, maybe i know why now!
Shame, 60k car new i think they look nice as well.
Think 300c have same engines as Merc E Class (except the Hemi V8)
Oh i really like the vw. Big and comfy, loads of toys.
Dont know enough about them though. Engine bay looks a total nightmare to work on. Base engine is a
V6 and suspect it weights more than a mig so consumption aint going to be great. I am thinking avoid the w12, imagine serviceing that. 12 plugs all hidden away, cam belt dvd anyone?
Oh, and even though it has built in tw@ nav, in the auto trader link, that looks like a tomtom charger in the centre console...?
Is there a v8? :-? ::)
Dont think so. :-(
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my W8 Passat is a nightmare, you need to take the engine out for everything, I understand the W12 owners are having the same issue. Its seems to be best avoided, although mt 275BHP passat estate 4 motion is fun until it next breaks.
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my W8 Passat is a nightmare, you need to take the engine out for everything, I understand the W12 owners are having the same issue. Its seems to be best avoided, although mt 275BHP passat estate 4 motion is fun until it next breaks.
W8? Why would they do such a thing? New Passat nice too. But the golf we had put me off, phaeton keeps pulling me back though, just seems... More?....more agro probably. :-)
T
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Not sure, I have never seen another, I think they are all broken by now! Mine needs a new toque(?) covertor and i just had a quote for £3250 ish :-/ I have owned a A8 and a S8 also, they all had far more spent on them than any Vauxhall I have ever owned!!
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The 300c comes with a 3.0 V6 or a 6.1 V8
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Not sure, I have never seen another, I think they are all broken by now! Mine needs a new toque(?) covertor and i just had a quote for £3250 ish :-/ I have owned a A8 and a S8 also, they all had far more spent on them than any Vauxhall I have ever owned!!
Dealer quote? 4 motion might complicate matters a little.
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+PHAETON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-24-50-240-4294948303-4294966886/advert.action?R=200923335772340&distance=86&postcode=Rg6+4DA&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=PHAETON&min_pr=&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=
Trouble is, crap vag forum, crap vag diagnostic system, and its had 2 new cats, do they have precat issues as well?
Kev, whats the 300c lump?
I was looking at the Phaetons as a Omega replacement in a couple of years, seam well priced, maybe i know why now!
Shame, 60k car new i think they look nice as well.
Think 300c have same engines as Merc E Class (except the Hemi V8)
Oh i really like the vw. Big and comfy, loads of toys.
Dont know enough about them though. Engine bay looks a total nightmare to work on. Base engine is a
V6 and suspect it weights more than a mig so consumption aint going to be great. I am thinking avoid the w12, imagine serviceing that. 12 plugs all hidden away, cam belt dvd anyone?
Oh, and even though it has built in tw@ nav, in the auto trader link, that looks like a tomtom charger in the centre console...?
Is there a v8? :-? ::)
Dont think so. :-(
Well then it's no good ::)