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Newbie Welcome Area / New Member

« on: 17 May 2009, 18:41:43 »

Hi All
I must say this is a very informative forum for Omega owners.

I am just about to buy the 03 Estate with LPG but is a Cat C write off from fleabay.
I went to look at the car and it only needs a new bonnet, bumper bar and drivers side headlight, the bumper can be repaired but would probably get another one, all used of course - lol.
Never having owned a Vauxhall before I was hoping that I might get some feedback as to what else to look for apart from the normal things I have seen on here. The radio needs the code so I have to trust it is working. It is the CDX version, It is advertised as having electric seats but I did not see any buttons on the seat, also heated, not that I like heated seats, so I might knock him down if they are not there. I couldn't drive it when I went to view it as the bumper was off of it and the power steering pipe was fractured, so will do so before I part with the readies.
I'm sure the first question will be - how much, he wants £1000

Apologies for the length of my first post.
Roger

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 18 May 2009, 10:07:07 »

Thanks for all of the advice, I have told him I'll offer £600 for it so we will see if he ever gets back to me.
I shall carry on looking for one as they do seem like very underrated cars.  

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 18 May 2009, 06:45:37 »

I noticed that plate when I was loading the picture as well, first time I have noticed it, I know it wasn't on the car when I viewed it. I think a phone call is in order, although the chap is Polish and somewhat difficult to understand.  Thanks for the insights, I think a fair bit of haggling is in order.

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 17 May 2009, 22:18:15 »

Didn't know about the wheels, it has 16in fitted, all the tyres are good..

If most people think it is too much money, what would be a sensible price to offer him?

While I am asking questions, would a pre facelift rear load cover fit it as I tend to leave the golf clubs in the back, mind you the way I play some days, it might be doing me a favour to have them lifted.  

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 17 May 2009, 22:01:29 »

This is the link on photobucket - http://s641.photobucket.com/albums/uu138/rogthedodge100/

I forgot to write down the name of the LPG conversion but it does look very neat and professional, he hasn't got the certification so I will have to have it checked out anyway.

Cheers Roger

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 17 May 2009, 21:29:49 »

That is why I want an Omega they do seem very well appointed, hope they handle as well as my BM though - lol
How do you load pictures up on here or do I have to put them somewhere else and then put the link here??

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General Discussion Area / Re: All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 17 May 2009, 20:52:01 »

It's got 74600 on the clock, I am attracted to it as it also has an LPG conversion kit on it, hence cheaper fuel costs. It's a 2.2, the options listed are :-
Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags, Xenon headlights
AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player
      
Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel  

I can source the parts locally for about £200 plus the cost of spraying, I must admit I'm surprised how much the main beam xenon bulbs cost when I was checking on the web, but I do like to see where I'm going.

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General Discussion Area / All advice welcome, try and keep it clean !!

« on: 17 May 2009, 20:13:21 »

Hi all
I have just joined the forum as I am am about to buy an Omega and after reading quite a lot of posts and tech articles you do seem like a great bunch of people.
I posted this in the newbies but it was suggested I post it here.

I am just about to buy the 03 Estate with LPG but is a Cat C write off from fleabay.
I went to look at the car and it only needs a new bonnet, bumper bar and drivers side headlight, the bumper can be repaired but will probably get another one, all used of course - lol.
Never having owned a Vauxhall before I was hoping that I might get some feedback as to what else to look for apart from the normal things I have seen on here. The radio needs the code so I have to trust it is working. It is the CDX version, It is advertised as having electric seats but I did not see any buttons on the seat, also heated, not that I like heated seats, so I might knock him down if they are not there. I couldn't drive it when I went to view it as the bumper was off of it and the power steering pipe was fractured, so will do so before I part with the readies.
I'm sure the first question will be - how much, he wants £1000

Thanks Roger