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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Emma_W on 01 September 2011, 19:32:13
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Hi Guys!
New to the forum, sorry if this is in the wrong place.
I'm thinking of buying an Omega. I'd like a non facelift one if possible. Looking around the site it seems they can be quite expensive to own. :-[
There are a few on eBay right now. There is a black one and a silver one which both look ok but the silver one has a gearbox problem. I'm not sure what the seller means when he says the selector switch is broken.
Any advice or tips on buying one would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
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hi,
follow this section closely
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?board=CarsSale
and I recommend you buy from here, owners generally mention all details according to rules..
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
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Emma , personally I would go for a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing.. :y
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Hi Emma,
Don't do it!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaahhh!! :D :D :D A quick peruse of the forum and you'll soon realise that we're all slightly off our trolleys...... If you've any sense you'll be off like a scalded cat and you'll go out and buy a Skoda Superb!! :o :o :o
Still here ? Good! I've owned my Omega for about 5 years and I can honestly say it's the best car I've ever had!! :y :y :y and you've arrived when it comes to all things Omega.......
See if you can find one with a LPG conversion. Mines a 2.5 ltr V6 and I run it on Fiesta money Happy Days!! ;) 8-)
Good luck in your quest!! and don't be afraid to ask questions :y You might get the odd daft answer tho ::) ::) ::)
PS The colour of cars is very important, and I'm glad you have this as a priority! :y :)
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37).. I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
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i would check first....i am 38 and i pay circa £ 700 and i only have a 2.2 (clean license) :y
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Thats a bit steep.
I pay £475 fully comp including business use/unlimited annual mileage/hire car/and most of the other "bells,n, whistles.
Closer to pension age than you !!! but thats with Direct Line so sure you could get better than that.
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hi ya,
just a quick check of autotrader shows they're dirt cheap but thats cos they're expensive to run and old.
i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but i would say get the youngest car with as low mileage as possible.
make sure there is proof that the cambelt's been done and that it's not due otherwise you'll be shelling out £430 to vaux straight off for a cambelt. (of course you can get it done a lot better and cheaper from the ''wizards of OOF'')
check for rust. mine's only got a little bit on one wheel arch luckily.
Other than that enjoy spending all your money on the car the car as it's nice to drive and comfy :)
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i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but .....
That's easy to answer. They look nicer on the outside & the interior is nicer & more durable. ;) ;) ;)
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i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but .....
That's easy to answer. They look nicer on the outside & the interior is nicer & more durable. ;) ;) ;)
+1 ;)
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
:-/
Emma , personally I would go for a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing.. :y
Hello Emma, welcome... :y Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck............. :y :y
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Looking around the site it seems they can be quite expensive to own. :-[
I guess your on about the cost of maintaining/fixing an Omega rather than the cost of petrol, if so you shouldn't be put off by all the tales of woe in 'General Help' as people rarely post if their Omega is running fine.
They are generally a good car and if looked after can attain very high mileages, only real problems are to do with corrosion to the rear arches and doors...
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
:-/
Emma , personally I would go for a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing.. :y
Hello Emma, welcome... :y Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck............. :y :y
;D ;D
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Hello Emma.
Welcome to the forum :y
Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs. Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion. One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.
Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.
Regards :y
lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!
I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.
Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread
:-/
Emma , personally I would go for a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing.. :y
Hello Emma, welcome... :y Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck............. :y :y
;D ;D
:P :P ;)
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Cambelt and tensioners must be changed every 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first.If there isnt proof that this has been followe, either walk away or reduce your offer by at least£300.
Check for oil in the coolant expansion tank. If its present, probably best to walk away. Its fixeable, but if the car has been driven like that for a while the resultant overheating could have cooked the engine.
Pull as many plugleads as you can get at - 5 out of 6 hopefully and check for oil in there - if present, reduce your offer by at least £150.
Check all the buttons/switches/aircon etc. work as they should.
Check the autobox functions as it should.
Check the front tyres for scrubbing,particularily on the edges.If they are worn unevenly knock off the price off new tyres (say£100 each) plus the cost of wheel alignment - £75.
If you post your approximate location, there may be an OOFer nearby who could help you when viewing cars etc. :y
If you buy one which has been maintained properly it will probably be very reliable and a joy to own and drive.If you get one which has been neglected it could be a moneypit and give you many headaches. ;)
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check
the wheel arches for rust.. and check down the car and exhaust system for rust.. these will show the expenses involved quickly..
gaps between parts to be similiar and parallel..
engine idle for both hot and cold.. irregular idles sometimes easy to solve, sometimes not :-X
bottom of engine for oil and coolant leaks..
listen the engine noise for irregular noises
ac function, sunroof, window switches, lights etc..
if sweet coolant smell when heater is on, there is another problem..
and test drive the car , also check steering and brakes..
there are many well looked , good examples around .. so dont hurry..
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Hi Emma_W, welcome to OOF :y
Petrol aside, my 1998 3.0l MV6 that I bought nearly 8yrs ago with 88k on the clock, has probably been the cheapest car to run I've ever owned.
BUT, and its a big but, if you have to rely on dealers/garages, you may find it expensive. Many jobs, esp on the V6, seem to scare garages away, so they overquote, or just charge the earth.
If you are able to do most of the jobs yourself (or without meaning to sound in any way sexist, husband/dad/son etc do it for you), then with the help of this site, you should be able to keep it running quite cheaply. Sadly, there isn't much we can do about the price of petrol though ;D
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Hi Emma, I have had a TD Estate for 12 years, and the only problem I've had is having to change the wishbones. I like the car so much I've recently bought a 3.2 Elite saloon. Of course both mine are autos, as they should be.
Best wishes with your purchase, and there is an excellent 2.5 Estate for sale on the OOF site at present. :y :y :y
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Hi Emma I hope you do decide to go ahead with buying an Omega we have had 3 manual MV6 models 2 pre-facelift and our latest one is a facelift and we love them. :) If you go for a higher spec level eg Elite it will come with enough toys to rival much newer cars.As the guys have mentioned check for rust especially on the rear arches and doors.We have had our latest one for approx 18months and it hadn't let us down or cost us any money until a couple of weeks ago but with the help from the members on here and having a trade card for our local Vauxhall dealers my husband fit the parts and we must have saved at least a £1000 in garage costs :) I dont think you would go far wrong if you purchased one from a member :) If you go to a decent garage for one you should get a least 3 months warranty so you will have some sort of comeback if anything major happened..Anyway I will stop babbling now keep us posted on if/when you buy one they are fabulous cars and very underrated :)
Angie x
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Hi Emma.
If you want a good mini facelift Omega this has got to be one of the best out there. Its had all the right upgrades, all the Omega niggles have been sorted and its well looked after. ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1310508738