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Title: Cheap Elite...
Post by: twiglet on 23 February 2011, 13:01:03
Anyone got any thoughts on this one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-3-2-V6-AUTO-METALLIC-BLACK-/270709919251?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f07918e13
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: henryd on 23 February 2011, 13:08:44
I am sure that car has been mentioned here before but could be wrong,the one I am thinking about was also a black elite but there was some discrepancy with the recorded milage
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: PhilRich on 23 February 2011, 13:12:38
Certainly looks worth a Punt? Valve guides & seals are probably worn causing the smoking but may have poisoned  the cats, although the seller does not mention eml is on? Could be a lot of car for little money allowing scope for any work that needs doing. :-/                        
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: twiglet on 23 February 2011, 13:21:46
One of the pics shows the dash with engine idling, and no EML on, but thats not to say the bulbs haven't been removed...

I recon the Cats are fried, which mean big bucks! Probably only good for spares in that case...
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: zirk on 23 February 2011, 13:23:46
Still got another five days to run, got a funny feeling it want end up that cheap for a high end mileage Car.
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2011, 15:12:02
If it was closer I'd chuck £5-600 at it for a punt... May be an easy fix, may not. The mileage isn't really a concern although I expect the servicing has been to Vx recommendation so will want a few quick oil changes and the breather cleaning ;)

I wouldn't say the smoke in the pictures was excessive myself :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 February 2011, 19:07:02
Just to remind, this is the "Help Section" so if you have a problem with you car this is the place to post.

General Car Chat would be the section this needed posting in as its about a car but not a problem you have with it.

Disscussion Section is for posting anything other than the above.

Hope that helps  :y
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: twiglet on 23 February 2011, 21:12:46
Sorry Darth, that will be my fault.

Perhaps one of the mods can move it if they get a chance?  :y
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: albitz on 23 February 2011, 23:57:33
Has been in my watchlist for a few days. Might have a bid on it. :-/
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: feeutfo on 24 February 2011, 00:49:10
Oil over filled by almost double!  Bloody hell!

Tunnie may be able to describe the ringer advertised on here by Charlie 3.2(iirc :-/)
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: henryd on 24 February 2011, 00:54:31
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Oil over filled by almost double!  Bloody hell!

Tunnie may be able to describe the ringer advertised on here by Charlie 3.2(iirc :-/)

thats the one I was thinking about in my earlier post :y
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: twiglet on 24 February 2011, 11:57:58
I take it Charlie 3.2 isn't around any more then?
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: Del Boy on 24 February 2011, 12:40:28
That doesn't look nothing like a 248k car, it's immaculate  :o
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: joshwyatt on 24 February 2011, 16:41:47
VK53 *** was the black 3.2 Elite that had done in excess of 226,000 miles, and was then sold on here with circa 94k miles. Although I can't remember the sellers name, I think it's somewhere on here.
Charlie 3.2 was selling VA03 OOG, which has now been on ebay loads of times and is now on it's third attempt at being sold at Belle Vue.

I was also contemplating having a bid on this particular Omega. Selling my 2.6 Elite and using this as a cheap run around for a bit.
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2011, 16:45:21
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I was also contemplating having a bid on this particular Omega. Selling my 2.6 Elite and using this as a cheap run around for a bit.

If you do, Josh, you can have a day or two of my time to help you with any issues it may have, as a thankyou for your recent kindness  :y
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: tunnie on 24 February 2011, 18:06:31
Not sure if its the same 3.2  :-/

Its same age/spec/colour, but the one on here that was advertised at 94k but had 200k+ had tinted rear windows and LPG  :-/
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: henryd on 24 February 2011, 19:12:38
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Not sure if its the same 3.2  :-/

Its same age/spec/colour, but the one on here that was advertised at 94k but had 200k+ had tinted rear windows and LPG  :-/

Ah, not the same one then :y
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: albitz on 28 February 2011, 19:35:51
Went for £426. I was willing to pay £400 - had to factor in trailer hire and fuel to collect it.Probably worth what it went for if only to break it.
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: Danny on 28 February 2011, 19:45:59
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VK53 *** was the black 3.2 Elite that had done in excess of 226,000 miles, and was then sold on here with circa 94k miles. Although I can't remember the sellers name, I think it's somewhere on here.
Charlie 3.2 was selling VA03 OOG, which has now been on ebay loads of times and is now on it's third attempt at being sold at Belle Vue.

I was also contemplating having a bid on this particular Omega. Selling my 2.6 Elite and using this as a cheap run around for a bit.

i think this is the one that was for sale near me, where he went quiet when i asked for v5 ref to check mot history
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: twiglet on 28 February 2011, 19:55:41
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Went for £426. I was willing to pay £400 - had to factor in trailer hire and fuel to collect it.Probably worth what it went for if only to break it.

Definately worth that I would have thought! I wonder who bagged it, and how long it will be before the new owner discovers the forum...
Title: Re: Cheap Elite...
Post by: albitz on 28 February 2011, 20:52:34
Might already be a member ? Its never going to be worth what you would expect an 03 Elite to be worth,even if fixed, due to the galactic miles. Still well worth the winning bid though imo. :y