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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 23 June 2007, 15:18:53
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I'm pleased to announce that after a long train ride, I have now collected and paid for my new 3.0 Elite Estate. Thanks to R Welfare on here. Here she is:
(http://freespace.virgin.net/r.welfare/omega.jpg)
What can I say - this is an absolutely stunning car, and for the £250 I paid, must be the bargain of the month :y
And... even more.... it's a 3.0 Engine, with a MANUAL GEARBOX!!
The black leather is pristine, as it the whole condition of the car. The only thing that lets it down is 2 rusty doors, but that's certainly reflected in the price I paid. If they were fixed / replaced, it would be mint through and through. It's JUST had £400 spent on it before I picked up, including genuine GM camcover gaskets, new cambelt kit, new water pump, new aux belt and tensioner..
It's got all the Elite Toys, a big dog guard (useful), CD changer, and everything I can find works.
A 3.0 manual should be very fast.. this one feels a tad flat at low revs. However, a local garage did the timing belt, so I suspect it's not timed up perfectly. I will be looking at that this afternoon, when the engine cools down a bit.
As far as the oil leak goes - well, I've done 147 miles, and the level hasn't dropped. It is sitting on the sump though, so I will need to investigate.
Economy - WOW - I didn't know a manual would make such a considerable difference. I put £15 in from the red light when I got it... then Normal driving, from Newbury, to Swindon, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newent, Ross on Wye, Newport and then cardiff - total 147 miles.. the red light came on just as I came into Cardiff. that's an average of almost 40mpg!!! MID read 39.
I was thinking initially of breaking or profiting from this car, but it's beaten my expectations, so I may consider keeping it...SWMBO would appreciate it's carrying space too ::)
It's insured till Tuesday, so I'll run it until then, and then make my decision.
My Elite Saloon may be up for sale soon!
Looking forwards to going out and having a play, in a min ;D ;D
Cheers Rich, Top car, thanks very much :y 8-)
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Check the multirams if a little flat off the line....
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Check the multirams if a little flat off the line....
Aye... I'll be going for a poke about very soon!
I'm taking cambelt off anyway though.. to look for the crankshaft seal leak...
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Well personally I would keep it. :)
Estates are very handy (all the car kit you can carry!) and in manual form, even more so. :)
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I've seen Richard's (ex) car and agree its a splendid example. Quite low miles as I recall for its advanced years.
Would be a shame to break it for sure.
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Ideal car for a mobile mechanic :y
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Envious or what......sell..sell..sell..to me...once you have cured the oil leak of course ;)
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Envious or what......sell..sell..sell..to me...once you have cured the oil leak of course ;)
The oil leak should be rectified tomorrow...
Make me an offer, maybe I won't be able to refuse...
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How bad are the rusty bits?????
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How bad are the rusty bits?????
Bad enough to want a couple of new doors unfortunately.
Otherwise, the car is a minter...
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I've seen Richard's (ex) car and agree its a splendid example. Quite low miles as I recall for its advanced years.
Would be a shame to break it for sure.
You could always sell me one of yours Ian, when I need another Omega estate fix :D