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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: owl10 on 20 July 2011, 13:06:51

Title: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: owl10 on 20 July 2011, 13:06:51

Hi all.

Been looking at buying an omega for a while now, and as prices seem almost insultingly cheap I cant think of a reason not to.

Been looking at a 3.0 v6 elite on ebay, and tempted to go have a look in person, the only concern I have is mileage. The car has 160,000 on the clock. Although Im not to concerned about the engine having done that much (as long as serviced correctly, the car allegedly has a recent cambelt)what sort of problems should I expect suspension, rust, electrical etc wise from a car having done this much?

Id probably be looking to change to MV6 suspension anyway.

Also I know its hard to say, but for an average condition omega of this mileage, what would you guys consider a good price?


Cheers all and thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Varche on 20 July 2011, 15:18:14

Ola! Welcome to the forum  :y

You will get a better response by asking your question in "General Help" section. Just cut and paste it.

Also have a look at the maintenance guides. They give a good idea of the issues.

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Osprey on 20 July 2011, 16:00:12

Welcome aboard!

160K is high but not astronomical - all depends how well it has been looked after. 

As Varche says, repeat your question in General Help - most of us hardly ever look in here
 :-[

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: dbug on 20 July 2011, 18:58:31

Welcome to OOF mate  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: The Red Baron on 20 July 2011, 19:25:37

welcome to the forum.  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: symes on 20 July 2011, 21:20:55

Welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: dazzerM on 20 July 2011, 21:45:42

Welcome along  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: sandune on 20 July 2011, 22:01:19

Hiya welcome to OOF :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Entwood on 20 July 2011, 22:14:17

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Stallion on 20 July 2011, 22:23:42

Hello And welcome To OOF Matey!  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: rbrueford on 20 July 2011, 23:27:41

Hi and welcome :) To be honest, as per everyone else, high miles are nothing if its been looked after. I bought one ages ago that had over 200k on the clock and ran like a dream :)

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 21 July 2011, 00:13:57

Welcome from a fellow newbie

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2011, 07:59:16

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Doc281272 on 22 July 2011, 19:54:57

Welcome to the OOF  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: F1 9LFG on 22 July 2011, 20:03:29

welcome matey!  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: saltyone on 22 July 2011, 23:54:31

welcome to the forum. :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: noel on 23 July 2011, 14:21:52

hi & welcome  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Elitenut on 24 July 2011, 06:20:20

Hi and welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Nick27 on 25 July 2011, 09:29:55

Hello & welcome to OOF Mate  :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: edwardmickey on 26 July 2011, 22:57:16

welcome to the forum mate!
As with any used car, it depends on how it's been looked after!  200k with full servicing and receipts looked after well would easily be my preference over one with 50k miles, no history and neglectful signs! 

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 July 2011, 10:04:49

Hi and welcome :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: mkirky on 27 July 2011, 13:41:16

Welcome to oof :y

Title: Re: Potential Omega Owner - Buying Q?
Post by: x25dt on 27 July 2011, 20:58:02

Hi and welcome to the forum :y