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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance - is this a first?

« on: 12 November 2006, 21:59:15 »

Just paid £206 fully comp with business use for myself and wife through RAC. Thats on a 1999 2.5 Omega Estate . About £60 less than i paid last year with Norwich Union Direct.
Darryl

Just checked my documents and sure enough the above is correct.
I got the quote via confused . com and took the policy out on the 20th October. 9 years NCB , No convictions, Police advanced driver and parking on the drive. I also have 1000 miles per year business use for myself and wife as i sometimes need to use the car for travelling around at work.

Sometimes being a Sagalout does have it's advantages ( NOT OFTEN )  

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance - is this a first?

« on: 12 November 2006, 16:09:51 »

Nope, otherwise i wouldn't need business use. I am a Sagalout, but still working

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance - is this a first?

« on: 12 November 2006, 16:00:30 »

Just paid £206 fully comp with business use for myself and wife through RAC. Thats on a 1999 2.5 Omega Estate . About £60 less than i paid last year with Norwich Union Direct.

Darryl

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General Discussion Area / General advice please re 2.2 Petrol

« on: 13 November 2006, 19:24:49 »

Hi,
    i currently have a 99 2.5 V6 auto Estate but have been looking at a 2.2 petrol auto facelift which is in

good nick, locally.

Performance is not an issue but is the 2.2 4 pot much better if at all , on fuel than my current car.

Seeing as i do my own maintenance i would think it would be a load easier to work on seeing as it a simple in line four.

Cheers Darryl

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General Discussion Area / Re: How many miles has your meega done?

« on: 12 November 2006, 16:04:41 »

108K for me

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General Discussion Area / Re: I Love my Omega Estate  BUT !!!!!!

« on: 12 November 2006, 16:43:41 »

Yes but SAABs are FWD... as are all modern Volvos... putting power to the road through the front wheels is no fun!

Since the demise of the Granada, the Omega was the only real player unless you wanted to pay silly money for a Bimmer or a Merc (or a Jag)....

Now that the Omega has gone, I don't know what to buy - Holdens are too expensive, the Monaro is only too doors.

Cadillac STS or Chrysler 300C...?

Yep, BMW and Merc are in my opinion vastly overated especiually the 3 series. I might be in the minority but i really like the look of the 300c especially the estate.

As for value for money currently the old Omega would take some beating.

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General Discussion Area / I Love my Omega Estate  BUT !!!!!!

« on: 12 November 2006, 15:28:25 »

If i wanted another  fast car i would go back to a Saab 9000 Aero. Very quick to start with and soooooo  tuneable Get a look at this link.  Drool  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ7sQxw8_YI



Cheers Darryl

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General Discussion Area / Re: They say old man cars !

« on: 24 October 2006, 17:43:31 »

No, sorry mate. I am only 18.

Fin,
Let's leave IQ out of it  

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General Discussion Area / MOT   without heartache !

« on: 28 September 2006, 19:42:41 »

Well the "auld barge" has just sailed through the MOT today without a penny required.

A nice result for a comfy pipe and slippers drive. It will never set the world on fire but i really do like this motor. Chuck the dog in the back or a wardrobe , makes no difference. CHEAPO MOTORING ! 8-)

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General Discussion Area / Re: Santa Pod

« on: 09 September 2006, 11:17:31 »

Hi,
        i like the sound of this but can someone tell me whereabouts Santa Pod is ?  I want to work out the distance from Durham to see if it is feasible.


Thanks Darryl

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General Discussion Area / Re: What annoys you most about other drivers

« on: 07 September 2006, 20:12:12 »

I selected all of them as i am a grumpy barsteward so there huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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General Discussion Area / Re: Omega insurance renewal

« on: 06 September 2006, 19:21:56 »

Points remain active for 3 years and can be removed after 4 years.

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General Discussion Area / Re: How high will it rev before changing gear?

« on: 05 September 2006, 19:49:02 »

I know Birdlip Hill well, super climb, overtaking in the centre lane.

Anyway, since I fitted my Acme Rubber Crankshaft, mine now revs to 25,000. :-?

It's also improved the petrol consumption, 84 mpg!

0-60 in minus 3 secs.

Had to fit a parachute on the back to help with the braking. 8-)

These sound great !!!!!!!

Is it possible to use them in conjuction with the self retracting pistons and valves that automatically kick in when the cam belt assembly fails?

My company" Bodgit Reckit and Shagit" are developing a total concept engine that will get newer the more miles that you put on it. Yes a very similar system to that altready employed on most of the Vauxhall range. :-/

Yours faithfully Timothy F***WIT

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General Discussion Area / Re: What footie teams do u guys and gals support ?

« on: 04 September 2006, 06:35:23 »

Thankfully NONE!

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General Discussion Area / Re: NO WHINGING!!!

« on: 02 September 2006, 21:38:44 »

Each to their own but I KNOW that there is far easier money to be made by buying late model ex company cars from the auction ( IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING) for around 4-6k and do no more than a bloody good valet.

£500-£1000 profit without too much hassle