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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Alex on 01 December 2007, 06:46:21

Title: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Alex on 01 December 2007, 06:46:21

Hi there - buying Omega in the next few days.  Got a choice of Y reg 2.5 CD (60,000 miles) or 03 reg 3.2 Elite (110,000 miles) for an extra £1400. Both cars seem about the same mechanical & bodily condition.  Any advice on what to look out for and which might be the better buy would be much appreciated.  Not too bothered about fuel consumption (currently running a 3.1 Isuzu Trooper tank), but don't want to be silly about it.

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 December 2007, 06:51:13

Welcome to the forum :y

The most important thing to find out is when was the cam belt and tensioners replaced.

They must have been replaced every 40,000 miles or 4 years.

You also need documented proof.

If they haven't been done to the schedule, you may be able to negotiate the price downwards.

Look also for oil leaks around the cam covers, a sure sign that the breathers need cleaning, not a big job.

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: MikeDundee on 01 December 2007, 07:22:33

Welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 December 2007, 10:56:56

Welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Crazydad on 01 December 2007, 15:37:57

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2007, 16:14:35

welcome :)

i concur with Auto Addicts advice above :)

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Elite Pete on 01 December 2007, 16:38:24

Hi Alex and welcome to the forum ;)

I would go for the Elite, top car with all the toys and it should have the colour sat nav :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Dazzler on 01 December 2007, 21:08:30

Welcome, enjoy the forum.

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: amigov6 on 01 December 2007, 21:12:30

 :)Welcome aboard Alex. AA answered the main question about FULL cambelt kit, we've all done it. Highest garage/dealer price is £450ish so argue that with the seller. Some can do thier own, i can't but got mine done for £235 all in. It IS important on these engines so do'nt be tempted to leave it.
   As regards which car to choose, the Y reg with low mileage sounds good but then so does the 3.2 Elite.
  Only you can decide whether the newer higher specced car is worth £1400 more with nearly twice the mileage is worth it. They both have thier merits. 8-)

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: ffcgary1 on 02 December 2007, 00:03:06

Welcome to the forum alex,  :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: thewelshman on 02 December 2007, 00:45:24

Hi Alex and welcome.
I've a 3.2 elite ( bought of Elite Pete ) and she's a cracking motor comfortable, all the toys & leather seats. I call her my little pocket rocket, cos if I drive her like a rocket, it will empty my pocket, but drive sensible, I average 24.2 mpg around the valleys and 29 mpg on a mix of local and dual carrage roads. There's plenty of power under the bonnet and very smooth to drive, even with 172,000 miles on the clock. I had a 2.5 cd which was a very nice drive and comfy, but the 3.2 is a different beast altogether. Personnaly i'd go for the 3.2 elite, and make sure you get a full up to date service book with it. HTH  :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Entwood on 02 December 2007, 20:09:23

"Hello" and welcome :)

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: A380 Elite on 02 December 2007, 20:25:10

 :) Hiya Alex, good luck with your choice

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Jimbob on 03 December 2007, 08:07:51

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: raximax on 03 December 2007, 20:49:03

welcome mate :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: hotel21 on 03 December 2007, 23:18:09

Howdoo and welcome to OOF!   :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Tafty on 04 December 2007, 05:14:13

Welcome to the site   :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: bob.dent on 04 December 2007, 09:46:17

Hi Alex and welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Golfbuddy on 04 December 2007, 13:34:42

Welcome to the forum. :)

Title: Re: Newbie buying - advice needed
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 December 2007, 12:11:55

Hello & Welcome :y