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Title: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2011, 00:27:42

The last month has seen the following motoring incidents:

1. Car gets reversed into. >:(
2. Engine swallows a spark plug core. :o
3. Car gets repaired, new bonnet and bumper etc. :y
4. Am now unable to get bonnet open, back to repairer on Monday. >:(
5. Engine pulls like a train, yet won't idle properly and intermittently runs like a bag of gutless bolts. >:(
6. Has had new plugs and coil packs to no avail. >:(
7. Lost count of the number of times the plenum has been off whilst looking for an air leak. >:(
8. Air con condenser has been replaced, just needs a re gas. :y
9. HBV just started leaking, 2nd one in 60k. :-/
10. To cap it all, o/s/f wishbone is getting soft after 6k. >:(

Could I ever forgive myself if I gave up and chopped it in?  :-/

Thinking either a white VXR8 manual, insurance permitting, or a 4x4 Insignia. :-/

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: Grrrrrr on 04 April 2011, 00:30:05

Yeah, sounds like it needs feeding!

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: Miggylover on 04 April 2011, 16:51:32

vxr8 are awesome cars for the money at the moment, but then again so are omegas  :)

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: bigegg on 05 April 2011, 21:20:48

36k for a vxr8?
that's bluddy cheap for what you get.

I'd want an estate version tho ::)

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 April 2011, 00:54:48

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I'd want an estate version tho

Likewise, esp for work. ::)

I think I heard that the estate was going to be available when the updated one comes out... 8-)

Might have been dreaming though. :-/

Ex demo/pre reg Insignia VXRs are tidy value at £26k. :-/

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: MICHELINMAN on 06 April 2011, 07:34:36

Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 April 2011, 08:37:58

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: o-meg-a on 06 April 2011, 15:44:15

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)

this guy is on a mission to get omegas off the road!!
said same thing to me....

Think you're on the wrong forum EMU  :D :y

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: MICHELINMAN on 06 April 2011, 16:33:25

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: jonnycool on 06 April 2011, 17:50:30

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?

Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: MICHELINMAN on 06 April 2011, 17:55:39

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?

Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)

or Desmond Dekker...???? :y

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 April 2011, 19:06:08

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall. :-[
Bin it. ;)

Warning Sent.

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: Mr Gav on 07 April 2011, 18:42:50

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Sounds like another clapped out vauxhall.

Perhaps Emu, but even on five cylinders, it's closer to having a proper engine than a desmond. ;)

Desmond who?
Lynam.....?  :-?

Tutu mate (2.2)  ::)

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: twiglet on 07 April 2011, 19:14:57

Certainly seems like you have had more than your fair share of problems Al! I think you should be commended on your patience!  :y

Title: Re: Is my car trying to tell me something?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2011, 06:51:38

All the frustrations melt away on a good piece of road when everything is just right. 8-)

Trouble with that is that not all the punters are appreciative. One chap yesterday said that it was a very smooth and comfortable car, and for a diesel it's alot quieter than most of the cabs he'd been in. :-/

I hope he was p!55ed.  ::)