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Title: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 February 2011, 20:16:34

Just wanted an idea on what value i could put on my car. At its only a GLS i am either considering selling,upgrade to a higher spec Mig or if its worth peanuts just keep it.


What would you pay?

2000 X plate 2.5 V6 GLS 41552 miles MOT December 2011

Full VX service history 9 stamps. Cambelt, tensioners, waterpump, front pads and discs, new osr / nsr brake pipes, oil change, filter change, air filter in the last 1500 miles.

4 nearly new tyres with CD alloys ( near mint except 1 ding on bonnet and small scuff on front bumper)

Only fault is passenger door intermittantly not locking with key.


Starting to fancy an Elite ;)

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 12 February 2011, 20:18:40

With a years MOT and tax, probably around the £800 mark at most I'm afraid :P :P ;)

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 February 2011, 20:23:08

ill give you 50 quid. cash. hehehehehehe

seriously mate i would like to know how much people would pay. thats seriously low mileage and the cambelt being done is a big plus.  :y :y :y

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 February 2011, 20:24:35

If it was a cd or above id have a fairly good idea but gls models are not as popular.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 February 2011, 20:48:59

how come theyre not so popular? is it the smaller engine or is there something in the 'toy' spec thats missing?

cheers.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 February 2011, 20:52:07

Spec wise all the basics are covered but gls has rear manual windows, no trip computer, no front fogs, no cruise.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 February 2011, 20:55:30

arrr i get ya ;)

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Varche on 12 February 2011, 21:06:46

So why not just upgrade yours.?

How many times do you "need" electric windows in the back?. Hardly never.

Cruise control. I couldn't be without. Great for giving your feet a rest and sticking to the speed limits on long journeys. There is a how to. Get one from a breaker or me when I scrap my red car.

Front fogs I would presume are easy to fit.

xenons? More trouble than they are worth.

self levelling suspension. More things to go wrong.

Wider tyres. Look good but I'm not convinced that most people would notice any improvement. Cost more to replace.

Trip computer. Nice thing to fiddle about with. Can that be retrofitted? Don't know. 

Do you have variable delay windscreen wipe? Now that is a useful gizmo.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 February 2011, 21:16:02

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So why not just upgrade yours.?

How many times do you "need" electric windows in the back?. Hardly never.

Cruise control. I couldn't be without. Great for giving your feet a rest and sticking to the speed limits on long journeys. There is a how to. Get one from a breaker or me when I scrap my red car.

Front fogs I would presume are easy to fit.

xenons? More trouble than they are worth.

self levelling suspension. More things to go wrong.

Wider tyres. Look good but I'm not convinced that most people would notice any improvement. Cost more to replace.

Trip computer. Nice thing to fiddle about with. Can that be retrofitted? Don't know. 

Do you have variable delay windscreen wipe? Now that is a useful gizmo.

Yes i have variable delay wipers. Like i says it an idea at the moment. Would prefer a elite with everything on it rather that adding everything on my gls.

If the right elite came along thats the way i would like to go.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Agemo on 12 February 2011, 22:39:05

That car is worth a fortune to you, but not to a buyer, I agree with the idea of "spec'ing" it up a bit. (rear blind, cruise etc.)

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 February 2011, 23:27:19

With mileage that low I'd be adding the toys to it rather than selling and upgrading ;)

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 13 February 2011, 05:24:51

Cheers guys. Think ill spend the money on a few extras for her.


Dan :y

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: dad1uk on 13 February 2011, 08:34:57

It is fairly easy to upgrade with some of the toys.
Most electrical items are a case of fitting and finding the connection and plugging it in.
The standard wiring harness seems to have all the plugs but mostly tied away out of harm.

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 February 2011, 10:33:43

yeah the low mileage is a big winner for your car mate :) thats one of the lowest ive seen on an omega these days  :y :y :y

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: tunnie on 13 February 2011, 11:24:53

trouble with GLS is big chunks of the loom won't be there to plug new toys in, like a blind ect, but anything is possible. Considering sub 80/90k mileage ones are rare I would keep yours...

HID's you can plug in
Bose? Well Dave DND can step in here, set of decent modern speakers, better headunit, as the CDR2005 is shite! Could make a big difference to sound.
Alloys? Thats easily sorted.
leccy seats, do you need them? really?
Self dipping mirror, can be easily added
Lip spoiler? Might take a while to source one, but again, easy to fit....

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: omegabsw on 13 February 2011, 11:27:09

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Cheers guys. Think ill spend the money on a few extras for her.


Dan :y

Dan my CDX v6 aint gonna make it back on the road, let me know what you need

Title: Re: Just an idea needed
Post by: Omega_Dan on 13 February 2011, 20:12:42

Tunnie - Cheers for the advise :y


BSW - Wont be until march till i have some mig money but i will PM you ;)