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Chat Area => Omega Gallery => Topic started by: JiMbOb789 on 26 July 2007, 13:46:48
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Hey, i was thinking the other day about the last ever omega made. Does anyone know how fast it was or have any pictures of it. i heard that the last car made of any model is always something special and fast. i have had a look but i couldn't find anything.
Does anyone know anything or have any pictures?
Jamie :) ;) ;) :) 8-) :y
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Very likely to be a plod machine! 3.2 I expect!?! Seriously, the latest registered cars I have seen are '54 cars. Anybody on here got a late registered motor?
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The lastest i've ever seen is a 53 and that was white with the blue light option.
Rich
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I saw an 04 one for sale not too long ago, and there's one on trader now for £8k
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I saw an 04 one for sale not too long ago, and there's one on trader now for £8k
Sound like a good buy for some one. Bruce mentioned that he thought that Grampian Plitzie had some un-reg in storage. £.2 auto's I seem to remember. :o
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DaveL
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as a plod member the last cars we have are 54 plate 3.2's we orderd loads of them as they went out of production as there was no alternative car they just sat at our workshops unregistered for over a year
only a few left on the fleet :'(
ended up with bloody vectras and now diesel vectras >:(
whats the world coming too?
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as a plod member the last cars we have are 54 plate 3.2's we orderd loads of them as they went out of production as there was no alternative car they just sat at our workshops unregistered for over a year
only a few left on the fleet :'(
ended up with bloody vectras and now diesel vectras >:(
whats the world coming too?
Do you have the 3.2 vectra and if so what do you think of it?
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The newer diesel Vectras are quite fast though :-/
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The newer diesel Vectras are quite fast though :-/
I see you're joking - and every reason to. They're the biggest pile of sh1te. Total embarassment! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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;D ;D ;D
Oooh eck, what have I said now!?! And I wasn't even here to defend meself!?!
Fast as in, for a diesel! There's a 3.0V6 Diesel, and the 150hp 1.9 is pretty pokey (at least it is in an astra!) !?! Surely :-?
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Do you have the 3.2 vectra and if so what do you think of it?[/quote]
We do have a few of them, they are not brilliant, use much more fuel than the omega and break down a lot more often clutches go and they tramline badly in first and second.
the VXR is much better in terms of performance and roadholding but when driven hard they warp manifolds and you cannot get the parts for them. my car was off the road for almost 2 months waiting for the bits!
and the 3.0 diesel is bloody awful! good for caravaning not much use catching the baddies
a new diesel is due apparently thank god
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The problem with Vectras is that they've got bloody awful handling, I've been on passenger ferries that can turn quicker.
Clarkson summed it up perfectly when test driving the 2.7 turbo versions -- "I don't know why they fit a steering wheel to this thing, it doesn't do anything!".
Hideous car IMO, I wouldn't mind a 4-door Vectra B GSi as a runaround as they're quite cheap and look pretty decent, but the Vectra C is just a joke of a car that's also hideously ugly to boot -- if it weren't for hugely discounted fleet purchases, GM Europe would be out of business peddling junk like that.
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hi guys, in answer to late cars ,,, ive got a 2.2 auto cdx saloon on a march -03 reg plate it was the official "mayor of chester"s car with blacked out rear glass ,extra tinted fronts and fitted rear parks ,looks as cool as ice, and drives as smooth as a belly dancers navel, emmm
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Is it black Joe? Would be great to see some pictures :y
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Don't know about the last ever Omega, although wouldn't be surprised if, as posted further up, they were indeed all bought up by plod (they did the same when the Rover SD1 went out of production), but have seen the last ever Ford Cortina made, it used to be kept in the Ford heritage museum next door to the Dagenham plant, and despite only having 17 miles on the clock and having spent all it's life indoors, it still had rust on the edge of the bootlid ;D
Drove a 3.2 Elite Vectra for a long w/e when Vx were doing 48 hour test drives...when doing 80-ish on the m/way the car had a strange, slow, back-and-forth pitching motion, a bit like a boat in a storm... :-X
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Very likely to be a plod machine! 3.2 I expect!?! Seriously, the latest registered cars I have seen are '54 cars. Anybody on here got a late registered motor?
Just coming out of work last night and coming towards me as an 04 plate looked like a CDX 2.6 looked nice in sliver. :y
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I spotted an 04 plated Omega yesterday. Graphite grey colour, and probably on the M4.
Maybe we should gatehr up VINs and see who's got the latest one?
Kevin
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Do you think that police still use them anywhere. I have not seen any later ones around cov by the warwickshire forces.
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i year or two ago, i saw 10 unmarked elites in town in bristol in a row, there were a few 04's.
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still using marked ones in Liverpool
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Do you think that police still use them anywhere. I have not seen any later ones around cov by the warwickshire forces.
You still see a lot of Police Omegas in the Met in London
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Hi all - Mines a 3.2 manual ex Thames Valley - as seen in Road Wars. Bought it Sept 06, was registered July 03 on an 03 plate so might be one of the last ones... smoothe as velvet all the way up to ...70 ...ahem!
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Police mainly drive Massey Ferguson or John Deere down here. ::) I had one with blue lights flashing behind me today, I pulled over to let him pass and it took five minutes for him to get by (Slight exaggeration). I was still behind him over a mile later (No exaggeration). Quite good I suppose if you were getting chased though, which would never happen.
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
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I seen an 04 green elite this morning, the front windscreen had a purple tint!
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CITY OF LONDON FORCE STILL USE A COUPLE OF 03 OMEGAS. :y
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
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Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
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Jimbob, there's video's of quite a number of 3.0/3.2's travelling faster than that (officer :y) :o
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Jimbob, there's video's of quite a number of 3.0/3.2's travelling faster than that (officer :y) :o
Where are they too?
Jamie
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
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Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
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The Met have loads of 3.2 omegas, because they were being replaced by BMW 530TD's (auto) which weren't as good, and there were a few C class mercedes (again 3.0ltr diesels) coming in, which were not as good either! Now it's all new shape vectras which aren't very popular at all, especially as they're front wheel drive.
I've asked a few of the older police drivers in the met what they preferred and it was unanimous- the 3.0ltr Senators. ;D A very good car :y
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yeah i like the 3.0 senaters, never had one but they have a good reputation!
Jamie
:) ;) 8-) :y
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
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Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
8-) :) ;) ::)
Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
Long suffering plod! Yeah right!
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I say 3 Police Omega's today on the A40 around oxfordshire all 03 plates, 1 saloon & 2 estate's full battenburg the saloon was making someone's day when I passed ;D ;D
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
8-) :) ;) ::)
Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?
Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself? ::)
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I wouldnt because after seeing some pictures, they look damaged but saying that, i have seen an estate ex police car that he has restored so it looks brand new.
Good Job!
Thanks,
Jamie
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
8-) :) ;) ::)
Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
i'm guessing the Veccy 3.2 V6
since you're a plod, pay regular visits to the Legal Questions thread now and again, it's been made for people who need to ask those that are in the know.. ie plod :y
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On the way home last night seen an 53 plate police car near Burton on Trent.
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On the way home last night seen an 53 plate police car near Burton on Trent.
I hope you pulled him over and plastered the car with OOF flyers!
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Hi VXL
Would have but he looked busy. I have seen it for the past 3 day so next time i will be readly for him. :y.
ps how,s it going it the light?.
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...you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac...
And so does my 3.0 Auto, very easily in fact, verified by GPS. Eh.....Apparently. ;)
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just saw a white Ex-police car in the Asda car park, it was an 04 reg, it was hanging!!!!
Jamie
:) ;) 8-) :y
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
8-) :) ;) ::)
Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?
Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself? ::)
i have got one it was my car before she was put out to pasture, an 03 plate 3.2 manual with 130k on it, not quite a minter in the looks department but the important bits are fine only cost just over £1600 including auction fees. its a bit sad but i am quite attached to her
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when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie
8-) :) ;) ::)
Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now ::)
Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.
you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently ::)
only two left on the force now. >:(
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year
Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?
Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself? ::)
i have got one it was my car before she was put out to pasture, an 03 plate 3.2 manual with 130k on it, not quite a minter in the looks department but the important bits are fine only cost just over £1600 including auction fees. its a bit sad but i am quite attached to her
how fast does the 3.2 manual go. is it faster than a 3.2 automatic because manuals are always faster.
Jamie
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here we are thames valley have a load of em.
take a peek at this.
http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news_info/departments/transport/transport2.htm
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So then... what do police-spec brakes entail, over regular Omegas?
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i havent seen a police omega in a very long time.
Jamie
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Hi folks , i have a 53 plate 2.2dti dec 2003 reg new, loads of miles now but still runs like new! 169,000 miles its my special wee taxi! :y
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i don't know about the last, but i think i may have the first :y
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The brakes are up graded by fitting police pads and are avalible to the gen public, ask your dealer for police pads. they are softer pads but they do give better brake feel and stopping , but need changing sooner than std.
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yeah same as on the ambo response cars, i think thats all the difference, dont think they have any bigger disc's fitted(can you get much bigger than they are at the moment???)police use "sport" rated tires aparently, however round here they been using p9000's which are extremly good once they been worn in a bit, will take corners with ease at 90. suspension is useually just fitted with stiffer springs for stability. other than that most of it is standard.
cheers
nathan
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i don't know about the last, but i think i may have the first :y
Really, what year is it and how do you know its the first?
Thats pretty cool!
Jamie
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i don't know about the last, but i think i may have the first :y
Really, what year is it and how do you know its the first?
Thats pretty cool!
Jamie
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well first MV6 anyway, its a N plate so 93/94. Supposedly my car was the car vauxhall made to sell the omega to the police. I was told it has a few updated bits such as a tigher diff, better brakes, remapped etc. but that was all taken with a pinch of salt.
it would be interesting to find out if it was true though, i know for a fact it then spend the rest of its life (with the po po) as a training vehicle in fife.
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i don't know about the last, but i think i may have the first :y
Really, what year is it and how do you know its the first?
Thats pretty cool!
Jamie
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well first MV6 anyway, its a N plate so 93/94. Supposedly my car was the car vauxhall made to sell the omega to the police. I was told it has a few updated bits such as a tigher diff, better brakes, remapped etc. but that was all taken with a pinch of salt.
it would be interesting to find out if it was true though, i know for a fact it then spend the rest of its life (with the po po) as a training vehicle in fife.
Do you have any pictures?
Jamie
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i don't know about the last, but i think i may have the first :y
Really, what year is it and how do you know its the first?
Thats pretty cool!
Jamie
:) ;) 8-) :y
well first MV6 anyway, its a N plate so 93/94. Supposedly my car was the car vauxhall made to sell the omega to the police. I was told it has a few updated bits such as a tigher diff, better brakes, remapped etc. but that was all taken with a pinch of salt.
it would be interesting to find out if it was true though, i know for a fact it then spend the rest of its life (with the po po) as a training vehicle in fife.
if it had any of the following in the reg plate then it is possible...
YVS, VVS, HVS, RBH, TPP
there were a few more but these were the last three letters that were generally on cars that were registered by the factory, and if it was the sort of car you are talking about then it would have been reg'd by vaux at luton and they would be the first owners as well
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I had and operated 2 brand new Police spec MV6's both P reg, New direct from vauxhall and the Number Plate's ended in TUY, and I seen a lot of police vauxhalls not just omega which end in TUY.
If anyone know is these cars are still kicking around anywhere, I'd like to know the blue one on the right of the photo was mine, did 120,000 miles in 27 months and never let me down once :y
THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN 1997
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_100_full.jpg)
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VS, BH and PP were the registration mark identifiers for Luton - as was KX, UR, BM, VD, MJ, NK, NM, GS, RO and TM, hence why you see a lot of Vauxhalls with that letter combination within as Vauxhall would pre-register some to boost 'second hand' sales....
http://www.ukcar.com/dvla/car_reg.html
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interesting ;)
Jamie
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There is an Ex - Police car who lives in bristol and parks at the back of asda car park. it's an estate.
is it anyone on here?
is anyone on here from bristol or near?
Jamie
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On autotrader, there are 2004's registered as a 53.
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Driving through amersham area last night and saw a 54 plate battenberg
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look at this guys, a 54 plate omega estate ex police. 3.2 aswell! :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ESTATE-3-2-V6-SPECIAL-54-REG-NO-SWAP-P-X_W0QQitemZ120232059961QQihZ002QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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not to mention Miggy's wife has an 04 plate now too
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not to mention Miggy's wife has an 04 plate now too
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1205081804
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Some time ago now but on autotrader there was an 05 reg 4pot petrol saloon GLS in gold.
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Some time ago now but on autotrader there was an 05 reg 4pot petrol saloon GLS in gold.
cant be many of them about :o
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Some time ago now but on autotrader there was an 05 reg 4pot petrol saloon GLS in gold.
I know what HNO3 is, (Nitric Acid), but what does the GOH mean? sorry for being nosey, , but it's bugging me :y
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Some time ago now but on autotrader there was an 05 reg 4pot petrol saloon GLS in gold.
I know what HNO3 is, (Nitric Acid), but what does the GOH mean? sorry for being nosey, , but it's bugging me :y
would also appear to be a number plate?
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Some time ago now but on autotrader there was an 05 reg 4pot petrol saloon GLS in gold.
I know what HNO3 is, (Nitric Acid), but what does the GOH mean? sorry for being nosey, , but it's bugging me :y
would also appear to be a number plate?
good idea for a username, would never have thought of that :y
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Yes, it's the number plate for my 03 DTI ELITE.
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and lo, with the information to the left of your posts, we have enough to go on to steal your identity!
People hide the reg plates on their cars in pics on tinternet for a reason!
There's a thread I saw on one of the honda forums a while back (I'll dig it out if I remember) whereby a user came on and started throwing around insults etc.
just to scare him a few of them got their heads together and just with a reg plate and an ip address within about 2 hrs they had a name, next of kin, address, place of work and bank details.