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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: John Slavin on 16 November 2010, 16:03:43

Title: Hello
Post by: John Slavin on 16 November 2010, 16:03:43

Hello folks.
 Just popping in to say hello. Looking at a big, comfy motorway cruiser come early 2011, and Omega is a top candidate, bang for buck seems to be the name of the game with them!

I think 2.2 suits, because insurance is still a concern. Cruise control a bonus but not a necessity, so far I've looked at CD and CDX trim, post facelift. Budget will probably be £1200ish, can perhaps push a little higher if needs must.

Any tips appreciated, and anyone with suitable, well looked after examples can contact me if they wish, though it's unlikely I'll buy at the moment!

Perhaps I'll become a resident of this forum properly shortly, it depends how convincing the Omega's case is ;)

John

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Jimbob on 16 November 2010, 16:08:18

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: John Slavin on 16 November 2010, 16:12:21

Thanks! A good friendly community like this one always helps inspire a bit of confidence in me when looking at cars.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: mindaz on 16 November 2010, 16:16:32

good idea to buy Omega , John  :y
and welcome here  ;)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: The Red Baron on 16 November 2010, 16:24:54

welcome to the forum john. :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 November 2010, 16:54:46

How do you do John, welcome along. :y :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 November 2010, 16:57:57

Hello John and a warm welcome to you! :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 November 2010, 17:02:40

Hi John and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: sandune on 16 November 2010, 17:10:45

Hiya John welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Entwood on 16 November 2010, 17:17:28

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: John Slavin on 16 November 2010, 17:28:13

What a nice warm welcome! Thanks guys. I suppose you all think that Omega is a good choice!?

At this price there is little else. 1.8 Mondeos, which shred their engines at high miles because of an inlet manifold problem, and Rover 75s, but the 2.0 V6 is underpowered, the 2.5 is a bit expensive to insure, and the 1.8 K-series. Well... do I need to say any more?

I know that Omegas sometimes have issues, but by all accounts repairs and maintenance are cheaper than similar cars from other makers. Rover still seems a reasonable option though...

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: wingman on 16 November 2010, 17:40:44

Hiya John and I'm sure that you will love owning an Omega

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Seth on 16 November 2010, 17:42:48

Welcome bud! :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Kneepad on 16 November 2010, 18:09:19

Hello John, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cav9_4 on 16 November 2010, 18:38:53

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: dbug on 16 November 2010, 19:01:52

Welcome to OOF mate  :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: waspy on 16 November 2010, 19:35:21

How do John. Welcome to the OOF :y :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Welung666 on 16 November 2010, 19:42:25

Welcome to OOF John :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: PhilRich on 16 November 2010, 19:59:51

Hello & welcome  :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: philnohair on 16 November 2010, 20:14:21

Hi John,

I've had mine for six and a half years and love it more now than when I bought it. Quality and comfort for seriously little money. Do it!

Phil.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: John Slavin on 17 November 2010, 10:15:18

It's leading at the moment - I'll keep you updated. Not sure when to change just yet though.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Omega_Dan on 17 November 2010, 10:31:24

Hi John and welcome :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cliffo B on 17 November 2010, 10:57:16

Hello John,welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Elitenut on 17 November 2010, 19:04:26

Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: jonnycool on 18 November 2010, 22:49:27

Hi John, welcome to the forum  :y

Jon

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 19 November 2010, 01:01:52

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Jusme on 19 November 2010, 20:02:06

Hi John, Welcome to the OOF..  ;)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: idwal on 21 November 2010, 14:19:24

Hi and welcome :y

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: maria on 23 November 2010, 13:41:18

Hello and welcome to the forum :y