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Title: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 April 2010, 22:29:14
Trawling fleabay tonight and saw this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-CD-DTI-WHITE_W0QQitemZ170472694895QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item27b0f6e46f

I know it will need work doing to it but I am looking for something more economical to drag my caravan with.I haven't got unlimited resources either so it's over to the forum for opinions and I will not be offended by your pikey/tractor comments either  ;D
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Andy B on 14 April 2010, 22:31:30
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... so it's over to the forum for opinions and I will not be offended by your pikey/tractor comments either  ;D

Too many pedals for towing IMHO  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 April 2010, 22:52:29
diesel repairs are costly and complex.. and with the listed problems cost can easly go over a normal working car.. personally I wouldnt try..
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Entwood on 14 April 2010, 22:54:08
I'm sure you can get better for your money than something as risky as that .. :(
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Andy B on 14 April 2010, 22:55:23
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diesel repairs are costly and complex.. ....

Elite Pete can confirm that!   ::)  ::) ;)  :y
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 April 2010, 22:57:43
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diesel repairs are costly and complex.. ....

Elite Pete can confirm that!   ::)  ::) ;)  :y
And take a while ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Andy B on 14 April 2010, 23:02:37
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diesel repairs are costly and complex.. ....

Elite Pete can confirm that!   ::)  ::) ;)  :y
And take a while ;D ;D ;D

Don't they have a rediculously priced fuel pump .... loke my crappy Astra TD?  :-?
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 April 2010, 08:48:25
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diesel repairs are costly and complex.. ....

Elite Pete can confirm that!   ::)  ::) ;)  :y
And take a while ;D ;D ;D

Don't they have a rediculously priced fuel pump .... loke my crappy Astra TD?  :-?

yep.. here in repair shops that are working on diesel pump/injector makes the top profit and use the most expensive cars ;D
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: MickAP on 15 April 2010, 17:45:32
White estates, usually crop up as ex cop cars, but a diesel? :-/

Would they have used diesels?

Mick
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Del Boy on 15 April 2010, 17:50:34
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White estates, usually crop up as ex cop cars, but a diesel? :-/

Would they have used diesels?

Mick
No I highly doubt it  :y
Title: Re: Is it worth getting this ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 19 April 2010, 13:54:50
Well it ended up going for £621,how long before it is back on Egay again?  ;D