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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 12 January 2008, 11:39:26
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I really need an estate to cart my dogs around. I'm fed up with the Facelift being made dirty and the interior being knocked about.
How about this? And what do you rekon it's worth?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150203488637&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005
I'm sure I could repair it no probs, but would need to take transport costs into consideration.
Views welcome. I'm thinking less than £200....
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Looks as if it fits the bill.....
HG not too bad on 2.0. Know anyone with a car trailer?
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Looks as if it fits the bill.....
I wonder how bad the HG is, and if it will drive home ::)
Message to the seller due, me thinks...
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Is it manual or auto?
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Is it manual or auto?
Auto, which is what I want. :)
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I suppose you could always disconnect the prop and tow it. Really need a cradle though to lift the front wheels off the ground.
Isn't there a nearby OOfer who could loan you a driveway for a day?
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I suppose you could always disconnect the prop and tow it. Really need a cradle though to lift the front wheels off the ground.
Isn't there a nearby OOfer who could loan you a driveway for a day?
Brighton... in the Region of Mr Wood ::) ;D
I've emailed the seller to see if it drives at all. If so, may try and limp it home in stages like I did the Elite.
I'd prefer to do a proper head off - valve out job on it...
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I suppose you could always disconnect the prop and tow it. Really need a cradle though to lift the front wheels off the ground.
Isn't there a nearby OOfer who could loan you a driveway for a day?
Brighton... in the Region of Mr Wood ::) ;D
I've emailed the seller to see if it drives at all. If so, may try and limp it home in stages like I did the Elite.
I'd prefer to do a proper head off - valve out job on it...
Probably still 50 miles or so from me. You'd be welcome to bring it here and we'll sort the HGF, if that helps :y
Kevin
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I'd prefer to do a proper head off - valve out job on it...
Don't suppose there's a spare head knocking about that you could prep in advance?
Kevin
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Trouble is its been around for a long while, and its very early (I thought the early 94 select ones were the 8V engine ?). The miles are very low, which suggests its been doing lots of short journeys, or been laid up for several years, so chassis rust may be a problem, and things will tend to be worn out. You may do a cracking job on the engine (as you do!), but at the end of the day, you've got an old car that will not be worth a lot if you sell it. Suppose you spent 5 days working on it, sorting out all the niggly faults. If you spent the time earning (overtime?), you could put a chunk more towards a newer car and get something a lot better. There seem to be a lot of 1998 - 2000 cars about at very good money, plus the forthcoming road tax rise may further knock back prices. You could always put a rug on the back seat to save damage.
Ken
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Pretty much said already James. Mileage is good but nearly no MOT. Take £200 purchase price, HG fix, Test fee + any work transportation fees etc you could be up to £4/500. Sorry to be negative, could turn out to be a genuine find. I'd be tempted to go & look at it first. If you see it & do'nt want it you can have fish'n'chips & run the dogs on the beach!!!!!!!! :y
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its too old!!
I could have had a 98 Elite for £200 off eBay if i had the room...
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i would say no as well......costs looking more like £400 - £500 when completed and mot`d.
Also.....look at that mileage for an old car..is it genuine.
And HGF is down to poor maintinance - so what else is about to go.
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I suppose it is a cheap way of solving a problem but it's also another car that's got to be taxed, insured and tested every year. :-/
Kevin
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Maybe chop in the Facelift for an estate then?
Maybe I should have put more thought into this before I gassed it :-/
It's all very well covering the seats, but muddy dogs scratch doorcards, and all sorts :'(
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Maybe chop in the Facelift for an estate then?
Maybe I should have put more thought into this before I gassed it :-/
It's all very well covering the seats, but muddy dogs scratch doorcards, and all sorts :'(
After a period of time, hairs get everywhere, and I mean everywhere.
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Maybe chop in the Facelift for an estate then?
Maybe I should have put more thought into this before I gassed it :-/
It's all very well covering the seats, but muddy dogs scratch doorcards, and all sorts :'(
After a period of time, hairs get everywhere, and I mean everywhere.
Ohhhhhhhh yes.
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Shouldn't animals be restrained in the back? I thought that there was a law covering this now?
I believe that there are restraints that can be fitted. When restrained, the animals shouldn't be able to jump around and damage the car.
Seems quite dangerous to me to have animals jumping around in a car which could distract the driver, or worse in the event of an accident, to injure others in the car. :-? :-? :-?
James, I think you need to consider an estate very carefully, and without delay, if you are going to continue carrying animals in your car.
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Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really
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no law on dogs or other animals being restrained, although the frequency of people harnessing dogs into seats is increasing.
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Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really
They might be the best dogs in the world, but they'll make a right mess of the back of your head in a head on collision.
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Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really
They might be the best dogs in the world, but they'll make a right mess of the back of your head in a head on collision.
Absolutely, they become a projectile if you have an impact at any speed.
I like the item that Broocie posted up, the doggie harnesses that clip on the seat belts.
An estate seems sooo much more practical though..
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Seems quite dangerous to me to have animals jumping around in a car which could distract the driver,
they don't jump around or cause any distractions. It's the safety factor, along with my car getting ruined, that concerns me.
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When restrained, the animals shouldn't be able to jump around and damage the car.
I have had Lucy harnessed in the back before, and whilst she's safe, she can still reach over and "paw" at the doorcard.
I am thinking about the total dog closure kit from halfords!
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Just worried about your safety guys. You know, loud noise etc, the animal panics and you don't know what could happen to you or to other motorists.
Most owners say that their animals never cause any trouble and are always well behaved. Be that as it may, it only takes one incident and it's all over. :'(
Keep safe guys, it's a dangerous out there. :y
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Totally agree Martin...
I think I'm going to get some Harnesses for now, and a protection kit, and get an Estate in September :)
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If you're looking for a really cheap estate to buy and run then perhaps a big heavy Omega isn't going to meet that criterea.
You've waited ages to get your facelift so don't sell it, I know you would regret it.
There are loads of Astra / Escort size estate cars that will be a hell of a lot cheaper to run and can be picked up for peanuts at auction. If you run a second car it helps if you can insure and run it for as little as possible.
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If you're looking for a really cheap estate to buy and run then perhaps a big heavy Omega isn't going to meet that criterea.
You've waited ages to get your facelift so don't sell it, I know you would regret it.
There are loads of Astra / Escort size estate cars that will be a hell of a lot cheaper to run and can be picked up for peanuts at auction. If you run a second car it helps if you can insure and run it for as little as possible.
Ast..ast.. ast.. esc.. esc ... OMEGA!! ;D
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Well if it has to be an Omega how about.....
Wait for it.......
Fitting a.......
Shin Killer TOWBAR......
Then towing an Ifor Williams trailer for the doggies!
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Select is too crap - you could get a CD for similar money.
No more than £100 for that
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Well if it has to be an Omega how about.....
Wait for it.......
Fitting a.......
Shin Killer TOWBAR......
Then towing an Ifor Williams trailer for the doggies!
ANd the caravan Maria wants ;D
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Astra is is, then ;D
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Astra is is, then ;D
:o :o
I'd rather have the select steels no air con and all