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Title: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omega?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:11:02
I'm looking at the possibility of buying an Omega. Needs to be a V6, pref estate and LPG.

I also know of where a couple of suitable cars may be going, depending on negotiations  ::) , and the depending on the value of the veccy.

So, should I do it?
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: smoothomega on 26 August 2007, 22:15:44
Go for it James, and welcome back into the fold  :y
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 22:17:33
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I'm looking at the possibility of buying an Omega. Needs to be a V6, pref estate and LPG.

I also know of where a couple of suitable cars may be going, depending on negotiations  ::) , and the depending on the value of the veccy.

So, should I do it?
but the veccy suits your current needs?
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: tunnie on 26 August 2007, 22:18:19
yes, and yes!

Ermm Fin is selling a V6 facelift, but its a saloon and not lpg so nothing what your looking for really!  ;D

whats you millage like James? unless its big miles no point paying the premium for LPG, unless you can get it cheap like i did  ::)

You must come and check out my LPG Elite  :)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:18:37
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I'm looking at the possibility of buying an Omega. Needs to be a V6, pref estate and LPG.

I also know of where a couple of suitable cars may be going, depending on negotiations  ::) , and the depending on the value of the veccy.

So, should I do it?
but the veccy suits your current needs?

So would an LPG Estate Omega Elite V6 ;)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 22:20:11
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I'm looking at the possibility of buying an Omega. Needs to be a V6, pref estate and LPG.

I also know of where a couple of suitable cars may be going, depending on negotiations  ::) , and the depending on the value of the veccy.

So, should I do it?
but the veccy suits your current needs?

So would an LPG Estate Omega Elite V6 ;)
But its yet another to fix up, when veccy works ok...

plenty of peeps on here will let you play with their omegas, and give you cash ;)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:21:53
What makes you think it'll need fixing up if I get an Omega?
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: smoothomega on 26 August 2007, 22:21:56
Is the veccy a v6? i cant remember, if it is would it make any sence to swap the lpg system over to a nice miggy estate?
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: familyman on 26 August 2007, 22:27:03
Must admit after driving a veccy and a 'mega got to love that 'meega.  Has veccy got any advantage like a bigger load area etc... If not and you can bag an LPG, Watching for obvious pit falls and you'll know them go for it mate
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: tunnie on 26 August 2007, 22:30:11
his veccy is a 1.8 i believe....

A V6 LPG Omega in your price range will need attention, i got mine for a cracking price, but it still needs a new gearbox, oil cooler and possibly new tappets.

It has already cost me £120 in bits, with a replacement cambelt it will cost another £100, with loads of flushing for the oil cooler and other treatments. Air-con re-gas and few other odds and sods it will be around £300-400 to fix up.

As i recall you just sorted the sump on the veccy, and spent a fair few quid getting it running right.

I'd get your moneys worth, the veccy is an Estate, can take the dog around easily, take loads of tools to fix cars.

If in your position i would keep the veccy....
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:34:07
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his veccy is a 1.8 i believe....

A V6 LPG Omega in your price range will need attention, i got mine for a cracking price, but it still needs a new gearbox, oil cooler and possibly new tappets.

It has already cost me £120 in bits, with a replacement cambelt it will cost another £100, with loads of flushing for the oil cooler and other treatments. Air-con re-gas and few other odds and sods it will be around £300-400 to fix up.

As i recall you just sorted the sump on the veccy, and spent a fair few quid getting it running right.

I'd get your moneys worth, the veccy is an Estate, can take the dog around easily, take loads of tools to fix cars.

If in your position i would keep the veccy....

How do you know my price range? :P
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 22:44:28
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What makes you think it'll need fixing up if I get an Omega?
Because you only buy cars that need fixing, as you don't like to pay more than £3.50 for a car ;D
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:49:02
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What makes you think it'll need fixing up if I get an Omega?
Because you only buy cars that need fixing, as you don't like to pay more than £3.50 for a car ;D

Did you know, I once paid £1250, for a P reg CDX that had knackered wishbones, half a cambelt, buggered climate, no brakes.....

I'm deadly serious too...
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: familyman on 26 August 2007, 22:51:02
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What makes you think it'll need fixing up if I get an Omega?
Because you only buy cars that need fixing, as you don't like to pay more than £3.50 for a car ;D

Did you know, I once paid £1250, for a P reg CDX that had knackered wishbones, half a cambelt, buggered climate, no brakes.....

I'm deadly serious too...

But when was that 1997 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: miggy on 26 August 2007, 22:53:16
Go for it James, you must have made a good little sum breaking the other.


 >:( :y
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 22:53:47
2 years ago..
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 22:56:33
I paid just over £3k for a 1998 MV6 nearly 4 yrs ago....
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 22:57:41
Cheapest I've ever paid is £175 for an N reg CD last year....
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Markie on 26 August 2007, 22:58:46
As possibly the forums only veccy estate and omega estate owner.....punt the vectra and go Omega  :y

Good to see you back  ;)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: STMO123 on 26 August 2007, 23:01:38
Keep your veccy James until you see something you really fancy. You are in the enviable position of not needing a car immediately. Trawl through the usual sites and take your time. You'll know when you see the right one.
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 August 2007, 23:17:39
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Keep your veccy James until you see something you really fancy. You are in the enviable position of not needing a car immediately. Trawl through the usual sites and take your time. You'll know when you see the right one.

I've already seen the one I fancy.. hence considering some semi fast action! ;)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: STMO123 on 26 August 2007, 23:23:35
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Keep your veccy James until you see something you really fancy. You are in the enviable position of not needing a car immediately. Trawl through the usual sites and take your time. You'll know when you see the right one.

I've already seen the one I fancy.. hence considering some semi fast action! ;)


Sounds as if you've made your mind up, so do it, before someone else does.
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Nickbat on 26 August 2007, 23:25:42
Go for it, James....and good to see you around again!  :y

Nick
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Danny on 27 August 2007, 00:36:02
instantly voted yes :y

omegas are so much nicer to drive!
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: davlad22 on 27 August 2007, 06:26:54
Omega Estate is just MAHOOOSIVE!

....and massively comfy :) Vectra is neither of those things!  ;D
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 August 2007, 07:43:50
I know... I've had an Omega Estate to compare it with too.... I want one  ;D
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 August 2007, 10:31:47
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Is the veccy a v6? i cant remember, if it is would it make any sence to swap the lpg system over to a nice miggy estate?

Pre sales fitted 1.8 so would not fit an Omega even if the kit is very similar to the 2.0 kit
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 August 2007, 10:34:26
So what are the specs. of the possible new Omega?
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Golfbuddy on 27 August 2007, 14:51:14
Err, YES!!!!
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 August 2007, 17:45:18
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So what are the specs. of the possible new Omega?

3.0 V6 Elite
Very expensive certified SGI LPG
Leather / all toys

That's what I really want :D
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Markie on 27 August 2007, 17:48:20
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Omega Estate is just MAHOOOSIVE!

....and massively comfy :) Vectra is neither of those things!  ;D


Yep i moved a 6 foot pool table in mine.....easily  ;)
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 August 2007, 18:33:40
I recall you spoke of your insurance getting the hump last time you swapped cars. Is this now resolved or is it worth sticking with the veccy for a while?

A mate of mine was speaking of maybe getting a dual fuel VX estate of some sort. Not sure if he'll be put off by the mileage but I'll put a word in.

Kevin
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 August 2007, 19:03:46
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So what are the specs. of the possible new Omega?

3.0 V6 Elite
Very expensive certified SGI LPG
Leather / all toys

That's what I really want :D

Does installed and certified mean anything?

After doing one I now prefer to study at my leisure and do it myself
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 August 2007, 20:10:35
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I recall you spoke of your insurance getting the hump last time you swapped cars. Is this now resolved or is it worth sticking with the veccy for a while?

A mate of mine was speaking of maybe getting a dual fuel VX estate of some sort. Not sure if he'll be put off by the mileage but I'll put a word in.

Kevin

My insurance can go to hell...

I've got my proof of 4 yrs no claims now, and it's due for renewal in 2 weeks.

They'll have to be VERY competitive, if they want me to stay with them..
Title: Re: Shall I sell the Veccy to fund a nice new Omeg
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2007, 20:49:57
Sure you wouldn't rather swap it for a dysfunctional tractor?